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Old 11-20-2020, 07:24 PM
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Default Keeping the IEC connector snug (US)..

Ok, so twice now I've had the IEC power connection come lose from just barley touching the associated cable behind my system while dusting off the area around the connection... Seems like with the stock "cheap" cables, the IEC remains connected much better than with the much heavier after market cables, and the actual IEC connector (big well known brand) is made of a relatively hard plastic that just slides out too easily.

Is there a trick to keeping these snug and fit on the power supply of the associated component?
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Old 11-20-2020, 07:34 PM
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Ok, so twice now I've had the IEC power connection come lose from just barley touching the associated cable behind my system while dusting off the area around the connection... Seems like with the stock "cheap" cables, the IEC remains connected much better than with the much heavier after market cables, and the actual IEC connector (big well known brand) is made of a relatively hard plastic that just slides out too easily.

Is there a trick to keeping these snug and fit on the power supply of the associated component?
Prop them up and ensure they are going straight into the wall. Also sounds like your duplex may need to be replaced as it should grip the aftermarket cord better.
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Old 11-20-2020, 07:40 PM
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Also sounds like your duplex may need to be replaced as it should grip the aftermarket cord better.
Can you explain what you mean by that? the components are brand new... or are you saying use a very different IEC input on all my stuff?
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Can you explain what you mean by that? the components are brand new... or are you saying use a very different IEC input on all my stuff?
Over time, duplexes loosen their grip with successive use.

What type of duplex do you have if you are talking the plug into the wall?

Some also have tighter tolerances than others...

If I misunderstood and you literally mean the IEC into your component, your only recourse could be propping the cable up as tolerances can vary.

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Old 11-20-2020, 07:55 PM
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Over time, duplexes loosen their grip with successive use.

What type of duplex do you have?

Some also have tighter tolerances than others...
If I understand your question correctly... I have the Furtech FI-28 Gold ... on my Gutwire B10 and SV12 power cables. Everything is practically brand new... so wear isn't the issue. My theory is the combination of harder plastics used in the Furtch FI-28 IEC and the additional mass makes it difficult to create enough friction to stay put...

https://www.thecableco.com/sv-12-power-cord.html

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Old 11-20-2020, 08:01 PM
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If I remember correctly, the recommendation I'd read in the past is to wrap Teflon tape around the plug on the IEC (female) end of the cord to make the connection more snug.
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Old 11-20-2020, 08:02 PM
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If I remember correctly, the recommendation I'd read in the past is to wrap Teflon tape around the plug on the IEC (female) end of the cord to make the connection more snug.
that makes sense... that would create a friction that is similar to rubber on rubber.
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If I understand your question correctly... I have the Furtech FI-28 Gold ... on my Gutwire B10 and SV12 power cables. Everything is practically brand new... so wear isn't the issue. My theory is the combination of harder plastics used in the Furtch FI-28 IEC and the additional mass makes it difficult to create enough friction to stay put...

https://www.thecableco.com/sv-12-power-cord.html
Yes, and tolerances on both male and female are often off by microns enough to make things loose. Best bet, suggest propping them up so they go in straight and are supported somehow.
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I use Furutech NCF Boosters to support the IEC end connecting to the gear. Not too expensive, and works like a champ.

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Old 11-20-2020, 08:13 PM
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I use Furutech NCF Boosters to support the IEC end connecting to the gear. Not too expensive, and works like a champ.

now we're cooking with crisco... I think I'm gonna order a few of these.
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