Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Has anybody used a push in wire connector to connect all the hot leads from the receptacles to the transformer, and one for the neutral for their 1800/1200? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Contractor-s-Choice-Black-8-Port-Push-In-Wire-Connector-40-Pack-67255-0/... |
Hi Ozzy. You meant to type Wago. They make the 221 line which actually does a good job clamping tightly onto the wire leads. They make ones that hold 2,3, and 5 separate wire runs. Here they are... https://www.amazon.com/Wago-221-415-LEVER-NUTS-Conductor-Connectors/dp/B0107SYYGU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=... Mark used them in his CPT products. This one is also interesting and can connect up to 8 wires. These could be used to run all the hot leads (two per outlet) to the output of the tranny. You could homerun wire three outlets. Same is done for neutral and ground. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CN6WR26/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You will need some sort of terminal block or the above products for such a project. Terminal blocks are readily available everywhere! Well, unless you decide to direct solder each homerun lead to the output. Can be done with some good soldering and a plan. One could even terminate each run with a round spade and use a brass screw and nut to tightly clamp down all the O spades. Be sure to use a nice double wall adhesive lined heat shrink to cover up these bundle so tney don’t touch the chassis or anything else. |
Well I only have a 150 and 300. I soldered and used the O spade with brass screw and nut method. I am upgrading my BPT Balanced conditioner which is much like the CPT. I am using these more reasonably priced outlets. I use them a lot and like them. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis980b8-porter-port-porter-port-outlets-cryo-various-colors-ac-di... I am also adding a DC blocking circuit as shared in an earlier post. You will need to use two 33,000 uf caps to populate the board for those of you with a CPT1200 or 1800. I will use the new Duelund 600v 12 gauge Polycast wire to do all the internal homerun wiring. I am also going to ditch the IEC and hard wire a nice Duelund power cord to the unit. I am still deciding wether I use my O spade with brass screw and nut system for connectors or the Wago products. Not sure just yet. I am also going to ground ground all outlets and the unit to a Grounding box. Fun project! |
