anybody make your own power cables?

TouchOfEvil
TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
edited August 2009 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I was tooling around on the bay and came across some bulk power wire.
Just wondering how hard is it to terminate your own? What kind of connectors are a good buy/upgrade and is it worth it?
The wire in question is some DH Labs wire...here is a link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390057427610&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2009
    very nice power cable. Use this IEC:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Wattgate-320i-IEC-Clear-Power-cord-connector_W0QQitemZ390048427138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad0b2ac82&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_485wt_1348

    and this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Wattgate-5266i-Plug-Clear-Power-cord-connector_W0QQitemZ360151729894QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53dab746e6&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_579wt_1348

    very straight forward, as long as you follow the color code/scheme.

    I built several of these DH-Lab power cords several years ago. Still using them. I like it better than SignalCable PowerCord, not by much though. DH Lab cable has nice sleeve to it that you don't really need to cover them. Have fun.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited August 2009
    Awesome, thanks for the links!!! What if i wanted to make one with multiple plug ins? Almost like a strip so to speak?
    I have 5 units that i wanna make cords for but not enough wall outlets near by.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    I made about 6 using Bob Crumps recipe',, It's not difficult,just make sure that you test them prior to use with a meter,be careful that you don't invert polarity,,if I can make em',,trust me,,anyone can.Good luck.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited August 2009
    Just did a search for Bob Crump, looks like this should be an easy DIY thanks for the help!!!
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited August 2009
    I built one with wire and plugs from soniccraft.(20% off sale)
    I used: The Furutech FP-314Ag is constructed with Silver plated OFC and shielded with a Copper braid. The three 15ga conductors have been cryogenically treated and put through a special demagnetizing process. This 3/15 construction is insulated with PE and has an overall diameter of 0.51" (12.9mm). FP-314Ag is $9.85 per foot.

    The Furutech FI-11 male AC connector is one of the best bangs for the buck. The blades are made from the purest Copper (OCC). This connector will accept 12awg wires and cabling up to 16mm. This connector features Furutech's special ground jumper system. Couple all of this with Furutech's special alpha process including cryogenic treatment, and we have a winner! FI-11M Cu $32.99 each

    The Furutech FI-11 IEC connector is one of the best bangs for the buck. The blades are made from the purest Copper (OCC). This connector will accept 12awg wires and cabling up to 16mm. This connector features Furutech's special ground jumper system. Couple all of this with Furutech's special alpha process including cryogenic treatment, and we have a winner! The FI-11 is available unplated, plated in Gold, or Silver. FI-11 Cu $32.99 each; FI-11 G $43.99 each; FI-11 Ag $49.49 each.

    And then I bought a DH labs power plus cable on ebay>>This is a new, never used Dh Labs Power Plus Reference Power Cord with Real Oyaide Cryoed P-037/C0-37 Silver/Rhodium Plugs 3ft long. I got this for $100.00 Great deal.
    Ths dh cable made a huge difference in SQ.I will spend the extra money to terminate all future power plus wire with the OYAIDE plugs.There expensive but worth it.IMO
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited August 2009
    I'm gonna have to build one of these.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited August 2009
    Thanks for the advice guys, now i gotta measure out how many feet i need and buy an extra foot or two just in case. Shouldn't be too bad all my runs are close to 2-3 feet for each. I'm excited!!!!
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2009
    yeah, you better overestimate than under, especially on power cords. buy extra length...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    yeah, you better overestimate than under, especially on power cords. buy extra length...

    +1 can't have too much.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,228
    edited August 2009
    Hi,
    I made all the PC in my system with VH Audio wire and Furutech connectors. I compared them to a PS Audio and Signal Cable and like the VH Audio stuff better. I use the shielded digital wire and the unshielded analog wire also. His website has all the info you will need. Very affordable compared to many other options.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,357
    edited August 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    I made about 6 using Bob Crumps recipe',, It's not difficult,just make sure that you test them prior to use with a meter,be careful that you don't invert polarity,,if I can make em',,trust me,,anyone can.Good luck.

    Got a reference for Bob Crump's recipe?
    Carl

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  • sir_lagzalot
    sir_lagzalot Posts: 258
    edited August 2009
    http://www.audiotweaks.com/diy/bobcrump_pc/page01.htm
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