Re McMaster or HomeDepot DIY cords - any gauge or specifications recommended?
Wound love to try something in that $10-$30 range to see if I notice improvements.
Wound love to try something in that $10-$30 range to see if I notice improvements.
Best DIY power cable. Why not make?
Ok perhaps I don't get it. You have hot, neutral, ground and connectors. I am looking for advise from those that have found the secret sauce in making power cables or at least those that have had great success. With all the quality cable and connectors why not make your own? I refuse to pay $2,000 plus for a power cable that would take a hour to build. I am seeking your guidance and suggestions. Thanks!
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@Leezmaze - $10-30 may get you a 12 gauge extension cord - then you have to add plugs Like these https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vanguard-For-Audio-24K-Gold-Plated-IEC-connector-US-plug-C-120G-P-120G/1813... or these https://www.ebay.com/itm/pair-Rhodium-Plated-C-037-IEC-plug-P-037-US-mains-connector-for-power-cable... I just used a standard 12 gauge extension cords - good for Source components and smaller amps. The connectors actually make a significant difference Make sure you strip the outer sleeve and braid the three conductors. If you like you can finish off with some expandable nylon sleeve - it protects the conductors and looks a little nicer Straight 12 gauge with the sleeve intact will not yield much of an improvement (if any) over stock cables. Make sure you get the polarity correct. Regards |
@leexmaze - I will try :-) My Braiding is simply a criss-cross affair... - Take the three conductors and attach them to the IEC plug - plug the connector into an unused component (if you have one) - or hold it in a vice - you can even wedge it in a drawer or tape it to an table top if all else fails - allow the live conductor to hang free - take the ground and neutral conductors and cross them over the top of the live conductor - then pass them to the back of the live conductor and cross them again. - bring them to the front again and cross them - repeat until finished Each time the neutral and ground conductors cross the signal conductor - alternate the conductor position i.e.... - place the neutral next to the live conductor for one crossing and then the ground next to the live conductor for the next crossing The braiding needs to be "reasonably tight" - about 1.5 inches between crossings You may find the live conductor ends up being a bit longer than the ground and neutral - just trim to the same length. I have tried a more normal braid i.e. criss-cross alternating conductors - but this method seems to work better. Hope that helps - steve |
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