Supporting Heavy Virtual Dynamics Power Cords
I have the same problem with Synergistic's Master Power Couplings. Very stiff, and heavy. My rack has a u-shape grill at the back-center, which I tie a dowel wrapped in wire-loom covering to. I then tie the power cord to the dowel. This works very well for me. Without doing something along these lines, there is trouble indeed. Regards, Dan |
Here's a retain clip that may work This doesn't fit all types (round vs square) type male IEC plugs ... but I'm sure you can fudge something together |
The VD cords do pose quite a bit of a problem. Firstly, they need to be pre-bent into shape so that the female end can roughly fit into the socket of the equipment. To secure the female connector, I use CD cases and folded paper sheets to support the connector. I know it's little unprofessional but that is the only way I can think of to prevent the connector from sliding off the socket. I have tried blu-tack at first but without any form of supports beneath it's virtually impossible to secure the connector to the socket of the equipment, not to mention the cord was actually pulling the whole preamp off the rack without the support! |
A couple of other folks have e-mailed me their suggestions and like I said earlier it will be a combination of ideas. I like the idea of wrapping some quality electrical tape around the IEC. This will make the connection a lot tighter. Bending the cords is also important as this decreases the weight in specific areas. I also believe the IEC end of the cable needs to be elevated. I may look for some matching (color) foam pipe insulation from my local hardware store. I am thinking of cutting a section that would run underneath the PC from the back of the device to the edge of the rack. The last thing I need is a damaged receptacle on expensive piece of equipment. |
