Ethereal ESO-1 Power Strip

Mr. Sharpe

Before starting this thread I'm going to post where I got the inspiration for this project from.

http://www.hometheaterequipment.com/ac-power-products-80/diy-ps-power-soloist-power-strip-1938/

After looking online for several hours trying to figure out how to use these Ethereal super outlets, I finally had a revelation coming across said thread, to build a power strip instead of sticking them in the wall. The vision was finally realized after a time. Pictures are attached, and are terrible quality due to use of cell phone camera:(

The original idea was to make 2 separated strips, one for my DVD player and AVR and one for my TV and Subwoofer but after considering just a single strip since everything will be close I went with that instead.

For the IEC Inlet I used some A&B SYSTEMS Gaofei Copper sockets, they're on Ebay and I might add that the person I got them from is a nice seller. On the inside I used solid strand 12 Gauge to connect everything together. When I move the tower to it's new permanent location I will take a picture of it and where the TV is now and post it, shouldn't be too far off, or maybe it will be? Our Christmas tree is in front of the window and would be right in front of the tower so, maybe after Christmas, maybe even new years.

DMara

So how much did you spend?

Mr. Sharpe

Roughly $200. the first two outlets I got were $60 each with free shipping, but the third was $66 plus shipping, don't know why it was more. It actually wasn't one of those free shipping over $100 either:(

EndersShadow

Nice. Gives me some ideas!

Mr. Sharpe

This wasn't my idea:) ask that guy

Systems

Very cool!

JFYI: Do not let your insurance agent see that!:redface:
That is one thing about AC power you might consider, just saying.....
You might be better off putting the 3 receptacles in a 3 gang electrical box, with a 3 receptacle cover.



Very, very cool project though!

Systems

pepster wrote: »

Very cool!

JFYI: Do not let your insurance agent see that!:redface:
That is one thing about AC power you might consider, just saying.....
You might be better off putting the 3 receptacles in a 3 gang electrical box, with a 3 receptacle cover.



Very, very cool project though!

Oops, after looking at them again I see you might need a 6 gang receptacle box.:redface:

Very cool none the less!

I think I have tried most of the IEC input cups, and the Oyaide is far and away my fav.

I tried 1 and bought 5 more!:cheesygrin:

Best I have heard to date.

No affiliation, but excellent company, I have dealt with Ken for about 3 years and it is the best customer service I have ever experienced.
Cheap enough to try, and I think you will be hooked IMHO.

Oyaide silver/rhodium IEC input cup:

http://www.revolutionpower.com/p/Oyaide+IEC-CM+174-R+IEC+Silver+Rhodium+Chassis+Inlet/94/

Systems

I have yet to build one, but this is prolly my next project.
Should (hopefully) be excellent for digital sources.

Again, no affiliation, just a cool/cheap project to try:

http://www.10audio.com/diy_power_conditioner.htm

Combined with a couple of good receptacles, I expect a pretty good elimination of AC "grunge" for digital sources at least.
Would allow you to build a different system for amps/pre's.
That is how I build, digital is always different than analog sources.
Makes for a marked difference to my ears, YMMV.

Mr. Sharpe

I was actually thinking of using the boxes that came with these outlets but that would've made the box deeper, and Oh it will be in a corner behind the tower, and subwoofer:)

I read the that DIY hydra thing, looks interesting, I may end up building one just for my TV lol. A&B also makes copper receptacles too. Ken is a nice guy though I've only spoken with him a few times, I just go straight to ordering, I have several copper plugs etc. as well, very useful stuff he's got.

I'm glad ya'll like this, I really like the way it looks, it's big, nice and heavy just the way it needs to be to hold up those Pangea AC9 cables, what a mess:)

Mr. Sharpe

pepster wrote: »

Oops, after looking at them again I see you might need a 6 gang receptacle box.:redface:

Very cool none the less!

I think I have tried most of the IEC input cups, and the Oyaide is far and away my fav.

I tried 1 and bought 5 more!:cheesygrin:

Best I have heard to date.

No affiliation, but excellent company, I have dealt with Ken for about 3 years and it is the best customer service I have ever experienced.
Cheap enough to try, and I think you will be hooked IMHO.

Oyaide silver/rhodium IEC input cup:

http://www.revolutionpower.com/p/Oyaide+IEC-CM+174-R+IEC+Silver+Rhodium+Chassis+Inlet/94/

I read up on the Rhodium and what I got from it is this: electrical conductivity, copper being 100, Rhodium is around the 30's:( so yeah, I"ll take copper:)

Systems

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

I was actually thinking of using the boxes that came with these outlets but that would've made the box deeper, and Oh it will be in a corner behind the tower, and subwoofer:)

I read the that DIY hydra thing, looks interesting, I may end up building one just for my TV lol. A&B also makes copper receptacles too. Ken is a nice guy though I've only spoken with him a few times, I just go straight to ordering, I have several copper plugs etc. as well, very useful stuff he's got.

I'm glad ya'll like this, I really like the way it looks, it's big, nice and heavy just the way it needs to be to hold up those Pangea AC9 cables, what a mess:)

When it comes down to it, if you should have a fire of any kind (god forbid), they WILL be looking at your DIY box.
Just saying.........
A UL listed box helps, MUCHO in any argument you may have with anyone concerning such things.
Just my .02 cents.

I might add, I have built a "FEW" myself.

Just something to think about, nothing more.......

Systems

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

I read up on the Rhodium and what I got from it is this: electrical conductivity, copper being 100, Rhodium is around the 30's:( so yeah, I"ll take copper:)

Pretty much tried them all to this point, silver/rhodium will SMOKE the copper.
Not saying the Copper is bad, but the Furutech gold will also handily SMOKE the A&B copper input.

Been there done that.:cool:

No contest IMHO!

Oyaide wins hands down.

Mr. Sharpe

I'm just one for Copper, I know rhodium doesn't oxidize as much. Furutech seems to me to have a high opinion of itself just IMO, isn't it them who makes that $270 receptacle? seems a little high at the moment. I just feel like Copper is the way to go, But Silver yeah! it's the best conductor of electricity so of course:D Rhodium is way down the list even below gold conductivity so I like Copper... plus it's pretty

Mr. Sharpe

Oh and Oyaide, they have a $270 receptacle, I think it's crazy when you get a copper one for $12 for A&B but that's just me, I won't ever try one cus' don't feel like spending that for it.

Systems

But then again, I have only made 30 or 40 of them, so I may not be the one to talk too, having tried most IEC inputs on the market today!
There are members here with ALOT more experience than me.
Oh, and bye the way, with the A&B input, you surely meant to say "high copper content BRASS" right?

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maximillian

pepster wrote: »

http://www.10audio.com/diy_power_conditioner.htm

Combined with a couple of good receptacles, I expect a pretty good elimination of AC "grunge" for digital sources at least.

I purchased a few of those Vishay noise suppression capacitors (exact PN) and put one in my Accurian DIY converted amp. The sucker had a noticeable hum afterwards so I removed it. MMDV (my mileage did vary)

Systems

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

I'm just one for Copper, I know rhodium doesn't oxidize as much. Furutech seems to me to have a high opinion of itself just IMO, isn't it them who makes that $270 receptacle? seems a little high at the moment. I just feel like Copper is the way to go, But Silver yeah! it's the best conductor of electricity so of course:D Rhodium is way down the list even below gold conductivity so I like Copper... plus it's pretty

Sorry man, no disrespect and I posted after you for some reason.
To each his own, but I am almost willing to send you a brand new Oyaide to try, for free if you like.
Just to see how you like it.
You willing?

Systems

maximillian wrote: »

I purchased a few of those Vishay noise suppression capacitors (exact PN) and put one in my Accurian DIY converted amp. The sucker had a noticeable hum afterwards so I removed it. MMDV (my mileage did vary)

It was just humming because it did not know the words the the song!

My thoughts are, it does not have to be the Vishay's (and I am sure most people reading would believe you over the other well know people who have tried it), but a better built cap, the sky is the limit when it comes to caps (do your research before posting).

ViperZ

Tell me you're getting a new camera for Christmas please!

Systems

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

Oh and Oyaide, they have a $270 receptacle, I think it's crazy when you get a copper one for $12 for A&B but that's just me, I won't ever try one cus' don't feel like spending that for it.

You want to try an Oyaide, freebie?
I ship it to you, you ship it back to me, you can prolly put it in a envelope and ship it for like .55 cents.

Want to try it?

Mr. Sharpe

ViperZ wrote: »

Tell me you're getting a new camera for Christmas please!

I am not lol I am sorry, our real camera is a Nikon and lost who knows where

Mr. Sharpe

pepster wrote: »

You want to try an Oyaide, freebie?
I ship it to you, you ship it back to me, you can prolly put it in a envelope and ship it for like .55 cents.

Want to try it?

ah why not? send it on, I'll pm you.

Systems

PM replied.

BlueFox

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

I am not lol I am sorry, our real camera is a Nikon and lost who knows where

Then get a better cell phone.

Mr. Sharpe

BlueFox wrote: »

Then get a better cell phone.

well mine usually takes good pictures:( stinks.

barthenson

In the modern times, cell phones have become an essential part of our life. You will be out of fashion if you have no cell phone. One hand, you can send massages and make phones to your friends or your colleagues with phones at any time in any places. On the other hand, we will enjoy our life with it, such as listening to music, playing games, taking photos, recording a vedio, suffering the internet, etc. But more and more people are using cell phones at the expense of public interest. They talk aloud over the cell phones, the endless ringtones sounded everywhere. How to cope with the noises of cell phones in public has drawn public attentions in many places of the world. Do we have to force ourselves to listen to the noise generated by cell phones? Of course not, cell phone jammer is a useful tool for us to deal with the noise pollution.I have bought one for my convenient life, so if you have the same problem with me, you can come to get one. You will find the cool of it.

Systems

barthenson wrote: »

In the modern times, cell phones have become an essential part of our life. You will be out of fashion if you have no cell phone. One hand, you can send massages and make phones to your friends or your colleagues with phones at any time in any places. On the other hand, we will enjoy our life with it, such as listening to music, playing games, taking photos, recording a vedio, suffering the internet, etc. But more and more people are using cell phones at the expense of public interest. They talk aloud over the cell phones, the endless ringtones sounded everywhere. How to cope with the noises of cell phones in public has drawn public attentions in many places of the world. Do we have to force ourselves to listen to the noise generated by cell phones? Of course not, cell phone jammer is a useful tool for us to deal with the noise pollution.I have bought one for my convenient life, so if you have the same problem with me, you can come to get one. You will find the cool of it.

Great thread to bump!:cheesygrin:

But this whole "Cell Phone" thing, never heard of that?:eek:
We are a little behind up here in the mountains?

"I did not know man could build such things" - Gladiator Movie :razz:

Speedskater

a] As "pepster" pointed out a UL box would be good, or at least a large soft steel enclosure.
b] If you have 20 Amp receptacles, then you need a 20 Amp IEC chassis connector (not easy to find) and a 20 Amp source cord.
c] Each outlet's Hot & Neutral wires should be a twisted pair.

Mr. Sharpe

barthenson wrote: »

In the modern times, cell phones have become an essential part of our life. You will be out of fashion if you have no cell phone. One hand, you can send massages and make phones to your friends or your colleagues with phones at any time in any places. On the other hand, we will enjoy our life with it, such as listening to music, playing games, taking photos, recording a vedio, suffering the internet, etc. But more and more people are using cell phones at the expense of public interest. They talk aloud over the cell phones, the endless ringtones sounded everywhere. How to cope with the noises of cell phones in public has drawn public attentions in many places of the world. Do we have to force ourselves to listen to the noise generated by cell phones? Of course not, cell phone jammer is a useful tool for us to deal with the noise pollution.I have bought one for my convenient life, so if you have the same problem with me, you can come to get one. You will find the cool of it.

I could live without a cell phone. I'm not the type that you see hanging on it all the time like 90% of people. I am not the type to be conformed to the next fad, especially cell phones. I have one, it works, I text and call, i don't play games, have music, go online or use blue tooth on it. that's me, not changing. thanks for the info though.

Speedskater wrote: »

a] As "pepster" pointed out a UL box would be good, or at least a large soft steel enclosure.
b] If you have 20 Amp receptacles, then you need a 20 Amp IEC chassis connector (not easy to find) and a 20 Amp source cord.
c] Each outlet's Hot & Neutral wires should be a twisted pair.

I thought of using the UL boxes that came with them, all I'd have to do is add another slab of Birch where the outlets are attached, make the holes a little bigger to fit the boxes then stick them in.
I use 20 amp receptacles probably, but Don't see a need for them or 20 amp cords/iec inlets etc. because I added the max of everything I'm using and it adds up to be 13.8 amps AT MAX. and that's with my huge Tube TV at 2.5 amps max. I'm getting an LCD for christmas so that fixes that.
I did rewire this so I have two outlets tied together, solid core Romex going from there to the third outlet, that outlet wired with more Romex to the IEC.
If I get around to putting in the boxes I will do it, but if not then not. Like I said, this now is only running 7 amps at max through receiver and 33 watts for dvd player so far. and will end up being 13 when everything is hooked up, I may even build another box for the tv. don't know yet:)

Mr. Sharpe

I was going to tell Speedskater that the grey plastic boxes on the back of these outlets have UL listed stickers on them. Could the two gang boxes that came with them just be for in wall installation and not much more since they already have their own ul boxes??

Systems

I had a guy that wanted one of the 2 outlet types with a blue digital lcd display showing amperage.
I never built it though, thought it might be a little "gawdy looking" but still consider the idea occasionally.:cheesygrin: