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how do you deal with heavy power cords?

I have some very heavy power cords that won't stay in a wall socket correctly, the weight pulls them down too much. It's even a problem in the IEC receptacle on the back of seveal components (I have used a foam support underneath, but that is suboptimal for obvious reasons). Has anyone developed a clamp or other kluge to hold these things in a socket? Is the only real solution to find lighter cords (and reasonable flexibility would be nice too!).
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aggielaw
267 posts
 
I made a taller version of Ridge Street Audio Design's "Cable risers" (http://home.comcast.net/~ridgestreetaudio/CableStand.html)
to keep my DCCA cord in the wall/power conditioner socket. Works well.
michaelhwolff
112 posts
 
Make one that is not so heavy and use good IEC's
jylee
306 posts
 
I second Oyaide R-1 receptacles. I have three of them for my audio gears. They provide amazing amount of grip. I now need to use both hands and shift my weight in order to pull the power cables from Oyaide.
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ozzy
7,497 posts
 
Attach a L bracket to the stud above the wall outlet.Thenuse a large cable tie around L bracket and power cord plug.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
if you can raise the line cord off the floor , up to the hight of your lowest outlet, that may help as well. if the cable is very heavy, it may be wise to have equal distribution of elevation materials, rather than just near the outlet. if the power cord is 6 feet, 3 lifting devices may be sufficient. wood, styrofoam, or other substances are suitable.
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