Ethereal ESO-1 Power Strip

Mr. Sharpe

Lol wow, I actually saw a Macintosh Watt gauge set on Ebay a while back, looked cool but other than replacing an existing one what else would you use it for? I guess you could do that with it

Systems

It would prolly be pretty cool if you are into that.
Not so sure I am at this point.:cool:

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Systems

One of the advantages to using an IEC input and receptacles (not pre-wired) is that you can buy a few feet of excellent power cable (DH Labs, VH Audio, XLO ect), and strip the wire out of the power cable to wire the receptacle to the IEC input.
Good wire does make a difference.
And the fact that you can re-purpose the shielding if needed is just an extra benefit.
VH Audio has the best shielding in the business for example.
Hard to work with at first, but once you understand it, simple!

Speedskater

Mr. Sharpe wrote: »

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??

The NEC & UL people are very specific about how each part is used (some might say it's A_something). The plastic boxes appear to be for in-wall use. The wire nuts (splices) need to be in something. In any case I favor soft steel enclosures over plastic or aluminum boxes.

Remember to twist your Hot/Neutral pairs.

Systems

Speedskater wrote: »

The NEC & UL people are very specific about how each part is used (some might say it's A_something). The plastic boxes appear to be for in-wall use. The wire nuts (splices) need to be in something. In any case I favor soft steel enclosures over plastic or aluminum boxes.

Remember to twist your Hot/Neutral pairs.

I like the aluminum boxes.
The mild steel boxes seem to corrode pretty quickly even when painted.

The plastic ones are rated for outdoors, and are the best if you need to insert a UL listed IEC input.

Love the aluminum though, because you can "roll on" some interior "sound damping" material.:cheesygrin:

The weight of the smaller boxes can be an issue when using big/stiff power cables, but once you get into the 2 receptacle boxes it becomes less of an issue due to the "width" of the box (much more stable than a single receptacle box).

Adding the sound deadening material, and even spikes can be beneficial when using said (heavy/stiff) power cables.

I strip the aluminum boxes and use truck bed liner spay on them and it is a beautimus thing.

You just have to make sure the aluminum box is pretty well "warm" before spray painting.

Systems

Speedskater wrote: »

Remember to twist your Hot/Neutral pairs.

I am not going to comment on wiring on a public forum, and you should not take such advice either.

Seek an electrician for advice on wiring.

Mr. Sharpe

Speedskater wrote: »

The NEC & UL people are very specific about how each part is used (some might say it's A_something). The plastic boxes appear to be for in-wall use. The wire nuts (splices) need to be in something. In any case I favor soft steel enclosures over plastic or aluminum boxes.

Remember to twist your Hot/Neutral pairs.

so are you the Electrical police? just curious. In any case you favor soft steel enclosures? lol funny stuff speedy:)
I do have electrical tape over what I spliced with the wire nuts, I redid that after the fact. thanks for the info.

Systems

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Can't speak for the fuse (on sale), never used one, I use Furutech, Isoclean, and Acme fuses with excellent results.:cheesygrin:
The fuse holder is better than stock (much better), to say the least (from experience).


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Mr. Sharpe

Shoot, that ain't bad, I thought you were going to show me a $400 fuse made of platinum lol

Merry Christmas to all who are subscribed to this thread btw:)

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Speedskater

The NEC Police? not me? Just because something doesn't meet code, doesn't mean that it's not safe. But then I wouldn't post projects that others might copy that weren't both safe and up to code.

Soft steel boxes and twisted pairs both reduce interference. Both are safe and cheap, so why not?

Systems

Speedskater wrote: »

The NEC Police? not me? Just because something doesn't meet code, doesn't mean that it's not safe. But then I wouldn't post projects that others might copy that weren't both safe and up to code.

Soft steel boxes and twisted pairs both reduce interference. Both are safe and cheap, so why not?

Just sooo many options to a box like that.:cheesygrin:
I would however refrain from giving wiring advice on a public forum.
Not that your wrong, I am not dogging you, instead offering some advice.
These are lethal voltages we are talking about, and taking yours, or anyones advice on an "Audio Forum" concerning wiring is not a good idea.
Don't mention NEC, if you are not following the advice of, or having the work done by a Certified Electrician.

You guys should go to pm.
There are other people reading this thread.
Just saying.:cheesygrin:

Mr. Sharpe

Speedskater wrote: »

The NEC Police? not me? Just because something doesn't meet code, doesn't mean that it's not safe. But then I wouldn't post projects that others might copy that weren't both safe and up to code.

Soft steel boxes and twisted pairs both reduce interference. Both are safe and cheap, so why not?

fella I meant absolutely nothing by that, I was just joking:)

Systems

I hope I did not come off hard on ya either speedskater, this is a discussion of something that interests all 3 of us (in this thead atleast).
Obviously you have interest in this subject which I respect 100%.
And that said would enjoy your input.
Wiring comments are left to pm though please!

Looking forward to your input, I can see that I have been alittle short in my responses, and I surely did not mean for it to sound like that.
This is a discussion, and your input is appreciated!

PM me anytime!