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Building a Power Strip, any advise?

I plan on building a power strip to be used with my Audience aR2p-TO power conditioner.
What I would like to do is try different outlets. Right now, the outlets I have ordered are, an Audience Hospital grade cryoed , a Maestro cryoed, Hubble cryoed and a SR Teslaplex and a Furetech IEC.
I also ordered a 8 outlet chassis.

Any additional comments on the type of wire to use, or the wiring configuration?
Or some other helpful hints...
ozzy
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ozzy OP
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Thanks for the comments. I am not too sure about dealing with Alan Maher though, let’s leave it at that.

Right now, I have found some Military spec wiring that is 12 gauge silver coated over copper multi strand. But, I am open to suggestions on other wire type or wiring techniques.
buconero117
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Look for 'hospital' grade outlets and wiring. If you are up to it build in a surge protector, and that is a challenge.
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ozzy OP
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Buconero117 , Thanks, The Audience power conditioner that will be feeding the power strip does have surge protection.
br3098
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Not to sound negative, but why in heaven's name would you build your own power strip? They aren't that expensive, and unless you are going to submit your device for UL certification you could have some issues collecting from your insurance company in the event of a fire. Just sayin'...
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ozzy OP
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Br3098, Most power strips have some sort of cheap wiring, filtering, surge surpression,outlets and or IEC.
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