Question about using scrimping cable ends when making AC power cord
Hello!
I have read often Audiogon forum and find lot of useful information, thanks for forum members. Now I have two question for members who have made AC power cords. Do you use scrimp cable ends with multicore cables? If the cable is silver plated and plugs are also silver plated is it better to use silver plated copper cable ends also. Thanks.
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I am not clear what you are referring to by "scrimping cable ends." Can you provide an image? I mostly use bare wire tightly clamped directly to the (mostly Furutech) ac plug or IEC. I have done this with up to 7awg wire. I have also tried using a BAR spade to make the final connection with the plug easier to accomplish when using large wires - but which also puts another connection in the path. |
@rait44 - I have made many power cables and I CRIMP and solder small spade connectors to the wires in the cables.
I have compared a bare wire approach, but preferred the sound of the crimp/soldered spade connectors The spade connectors can be bought form any automotive supplies outlet or electronics hobby stores See here for construction details Hope that helps - Steve
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