Sagging power plugs in wall outlet, diy


Does anyone have any diy advice on how to support heavy power plugs that sag from the wall outlet? I have Shunyata cords and I also have Shunyata's SR-Z1 outlet. However the power plugs still sag. Shunyata sells the Cable Cradle, which is the perfect fix, but I feel like there must be some diy alternative. 

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I'm inclined to use multi gang power strips with over currant protection. There are many different ones available and they can be mounted on the baseboard with the floor supporting the cables, others sit on the floor, some with covers to duct multiple feeds.

Common residential receptacles are fed from a 15 or 20 amp circuit so be careful of the load multiple devices connect to each circuit. Most sound systems will not require more than one or two 20 amp circuits. Remember, in a residence there are usually multiple, up to 8, receptacle outlets per room that may also add load to the receptacle circuit you are using. Another option might be to replace the plugs with side wired plugs that will allow the cord to run in various directions close to the wall.

Commercial applications can be designed to provide multiple circuits adapted to heavy load requirements and cable support doesn't have to be as aesthetically pleasing.

I used free Chinese to-go chopsticks. Cut 1 to 3 inches long and super glue it on top of a long one as a T shape…voa-la.

I guess your pics got removed. I am building a few! Thanks!

@fastfreight

If you are referring to the pictures I posted maybe the manufacturer asked Admin to take them down. I did copy their plate. ???

If you are going to build some like the one I made and are going to use a Miter Saw to make the three cuts to the repair coupling I used a blade made to cut plastic and PVC. I already had the blade.

FYI, I used a 24" piece of PVC pipe to hold the coupling when making the cuts. Safety first. My Miter Saw has a 12" blade. A lot of damage to fingers and hands with any rotating blade.

Do not use super glue. For a another test I doubled the downward pressure force on the cup and the glue failed. I did push down pretty hard, but... I would try a clear 2 part epoxy made for plastic and PVC. the duplex plate is only around 40 cents. Start out making just one to make sure the epoxy holds.

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