Heavy Power Cords

Albert P

I used zip ties too. String is just cheaper and allows a bit more creative applications, eg., slings, supports, or just simple tie offs, rather than looping/stringing the nylon ties together... and it's less abrasive on the cord and rack, if things need to be slid about.

In fact I got pointed to this idea from past rigging exp. in the service. Another sure fire way is to tie off the cord just behind the connectors shrink wrap, and then run the line in a loop towards the face of the component and secure the 'loop to one of the front footers' or both in a triangle sort of affair, underneath the component so as to hide the string mo betta. Violin! ...and all just for pennies!

Teflon tape would I imagine be way better than electrical tape in terms of not leaving any goo, better heat resistance, and better "adjustability" since its so thin. The down side would be many more wraps and more patience necessary because its so thin. No free lunch.

Most after market powercords have Iec plug designed with interference fit in mind. They should work if you do plug once and forget about it. But I guess interference fit does 'wear out' over time.

Like the Fpeel's teflon tape idea the best.

So far from reading this thread, sounds like there is money that could be made here....

A simple cable support bracket that does not connect directly to the equipment and does not harm or damage the equipment or after market PC in any way.....

Seems to me in the case of power amps and preamps, even some CDPs,... the weight of the equipment coupled with leverage could be used to support and hold a cable support bracket in place.

The support bracket could be made from steel or aluminum.
One end of the support bracket would have a flat surface, say about, 2" wide and around 6" to 8" in length. This end of the support would fit under the audio equipment. This part of the support bracket would have a heat resistant rubber covering to protect the bottom of the equipment as well as the platform or audio stand shelf from any chance of damage. (Maybe simply heat shrink tubing)

The other end of the support would be narrower, say around 1" to 1 1/4" wide, and would extent outward from the back of the audio equipment for the cable support.

Some type of height adjustment would have to be incorporated into this part of the support bracket for proper cord IEC connector/equipment alignment. If made of steel maybe just firmly bending shaping the bracket.

To protect the PC from damage a soft material covered cradle support for the cable to rest on. (Maybe cover the entire support bracket with heat shrink tubing)

A simple 1" or 1 1/2" wide Velcro strap could be used to hold the PC to the cable support cradle.

My amps are on 7" amp stands and had the same problem. I just made some cable lifters the same height as the iec and used rubber bands to hold the cords in place. I still had to use the teflon tape on the cord ends but now it is straight with the iec with no sag at all. After that I did the same for the ic so there would be no sag also.

Not that hard to do and cost about 20-25 bucks for four.