need some help with power cables..

beyondhairy · #1 02-20-2008, 02:59 PM

hey fellas... i want to be able to plug this....

into this....

how do i go about doing so?

iamlowsound · #2 02-20-2008, 03:03 PM

Adapter? Why do you have to plug into that one? Can't you just buy a different extension cord?

lowsound

beyondhairy · #3 02-20-2008, 03:05 PM

actually i was just thinking that...

it's for my pedalboard, i want to be able to plug a power cord into it because i don't want cables dangling from it.

do you have any other way to put a power outlet on my board?

Diggler · #4 02-20-2008, 03:18 PM

I'd go out on a limb and post something but it seems like I'm missing something...

iamlowsound · #5 02-20-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by beyondhairy

actually i was just thinking that...

it's for my pedalboard, i want to be able to plug a power cord into it because i don't want cables dangling from it.

do you have any other way to put a power outlet on my board?

Ok, now I understand what this is for. I suggest some sort of adapter. Or maybe a regular powerbar for plugging your pedals into.

lowsound

beyondhairy · #6 02-20-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by iamlowsound

Ok, now I understand what this is for. I suggest some sort of adapter. Or maybe a regular powerbar for plugging your pedals into.

lowsound

well the pedalboard has a power strip on it....or in it rather, but the reason for this, i dont want any cables dangeling off of the pedalboard because its a case also so when i take it out for transport, i cant have cables dangling

so what i want to do is be able to plug a power cable into the board, just like on the back of an amp does that make sense?

Diggler · #7 02-20-2008, 03:35 PM

OK so you want something like this:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=090-442

beyondhairy · #8 02-20-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Diggler

OK so you want something like this:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=090-442

that is exactly what i would need, but it looks like it has prongs on the back side too, hmmmm do you know if they have the "prong recievers" lol

Diggler · #9 02-20-2008, 03:45 PM

You'd solder your cables to those prongs.

beyondhairy · #10 02-20-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Diggler

You'd solder your cables to those prongs.

ah ok, thanks a lot

i_got_a_mohawk · #11 02-20-2008, 03:51 PM

Why not just strip the end off and stick a new (and right) plug on?

(Its an IEC Male socket your looking for)

eedre · #12 02-20-2008, 03:56 PM

Those cables aren't really meant to be extended - you're supposed to buy a longer one.
They're meant to go directly from AC wall to load.

I've had the same problem as you before...

Diggler · #13 02-20-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eedre

Those cables aren't really meant to be extended - you're supposed to buy a longer one.
They're meant to go directly from AC wall to load.

I've had the same problem as you before...

Nah, he's trying to make a 'pro' looking connection on his box... I think.

To cover your prongs, you might want to get a small project box from Radio Shack or something so you don't have exposed wires when you're done.

beyondhairy · #14 02-20-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eedre

I've had the same problem as you before...

how did u solve it? lol

beyondhairy · #15 02-20-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Diggler

OK so you want something like this:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=090-442

i couldnt find it on that site, but do u know if they have something similar to that, but somethat has a jack for a reguler power cable?

so what i want to know is, if this exsists... this jack

but with these prongs..

http://www.supplierlist.com/photo_im...power_cord.jpg