NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??

I am greatful that others have reservations about the use of this old Western Electric wire.
And it is fine by me if some believe the wire is suitable for any purpose they choose. With a proper understanding of the problems and dangers involved I agree EVERYONE has the right to make an informed decision. Some want to use these wires, that is a right they have. As long as they understand the problems and dangers involved I am happy.
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One other point I was looking at was silk with mineral oil insulation. The insulation is actually quite good high voltage insulation. The problem comes in contamination of the silk. IF the silk becomes dirty, the areas of contamination are far more likely to self distruct (burn) in use. The contamination causes hot spots and progressive insulation failure.
And, finally, copper oxydation: if someone believes oxydation is no problem, well sorry for you. folks are paying hundreds for something that is supposed to be 'high quality' to some extent. fifty years of oxydation nowithstanding.
As for fires, if the cable fails and starts a fire, the seller will be liable. i wonder what his liability isurance looks like? He may need it. One fire could cost a million bucks after all the various injuries and damages are counted up. Perhaps a warning notice: "Use at your own risk" would be appropriate. Though it would NOT absolve the seller of damage claims caused by his product.

Whats hidden in your antique power cord?

Hi Everyone. My name is Benjamin and I'm the owner of Mojo Audio (Mojo-Audio.com) and one of the leaders in professionally manufactured NOS wire cords and cables.

To start with, there are MANY different vintage wires. Some are safe for a specific end use and some are not. Some sound amazing, some sound OK, and some sound terrible.

Just like with anything else in this world, you need to either know what you are doing or know someone that knows what they are doing.

As for the wire I use, it is mil spec and of the highest quality. There is nothing worn or degraded about it nor will it become worn or degraded with DECADES of use.

The 10AWG wire has a MINIMUM rating of 15A and the 8AWG has a MINIMUM rating of 24A. In lengths used in power cords you could CONSERVATIVELY double those ratings.

The pure copper plug sets I use have a CONSERVATIVE rating of 15A.

In all the time I've been making and selling these power cords I have not had ONE single failure in a cord let alone ONE cord that has tripped a circuit breaker let alone caught fire.

When it comes to "fire hazards" they are usually caused by people using wiring with too low of a current rating. This is often done when people do stupid things like plug too many high current items into an extension cord or an octopus wall adapter.

The concept of a NOS wire power cord that is as OVER-RATED as the ones I make being a fire hazard is INCONCEIVABLE.

I suggest that those of you that are making comments on this or that get your FACTS straight and stop throwing around generalized and misleading information that is likely mislead the naive and make you look foolish to anyone with experience.

As for copper and oxidation, that is completely correct. Pure copper will oxidize over time. The R-copper that my plug sets are made from will not oxidize quickly and using a common contact cleaner like Caig a few times a year will keep them looking and working like new for a lifetime.

For those of you audiophiles that are too lazy to clean your connectors, I would be happy to make you power cords using the same R-copper plugs with gold plating. Granted they won't sound as good as the un-plated pure copper, but that is your choice.

If pure copper plug sets weren't a reasonable option then why would HUGE companies such as Furutech, LeGo, and Yarbo that are WORLD LEADERS in connectors make and sell pure copper plug sets? Ask any Furutech dealer what's the most popular plug set they sell and they will tell you it's the FI-11 Cu (pure copper).

I have DOZENS of customers that replaced their "whose who" Stereophile class A rated $2K+ power cords with mine. The same is true of my interconnects and digital cables.

Don't take my word for it. Don't take their word for it. I suggest you try my (or any other companies) products first hand, for yourself, in your system.

Everything I sell comes with a 30-day unconditional money back guaranty. All you risk is the cost of shipping. There is not even a re-stocking fee.

BTW, I am also "Fuzzbutt17" on eBay if you want to see HUNDREDS of positive feedbacks.

I welcome any questions or comments.

Benjamin

I currently own four of Ben's power cord. Two are currently not in use( These are the original, unshielded versions). The other two are Ben's newest cross-helixed shielded with copper connectors. In a word, these new power cords are amazing. A bargain for their price. I have one on my Pilot tube amp and the sound is as pure and dynamic as one can get. I have the 2nd cord cooking on my fridge and will be experimenting with it on my preamp and amps this weekend. Both cords are the 10 gauge models. Ben offers a lengthy return policy if you're not satisfied with his cords. I have found Ben to be very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and professional in our transactions.

Elizabeth

And, finally, copper oxydation: if someone believes oxydation is no problem, well sorry for you.

Why sorry? It isn't a problem, your misinformation notwithstanding.

Also, most all of that wire is tin plated, not bare copper.

folks are paying hundreds for something that is supposed to be 'high quality' to some extent. fifty years of oxydation nowithstanding.

I guess it depends how you define "quality." Much of the marketing of "high end" wares focuses on inventing "problems" for which the manufacture just happens to have a "cure."

Most of that old Western Electric wire was high quality when it was made, and unless it's been overly used and/or abused, it's still of high quality.