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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 14, 2021 16:00:51 GMT -5
I have a few older Emotiva X-Series power cords that I'm looking to cutting down their lengths to make specific length power cords, thus ridding myself of the excess lengths behind my home theater console. I'm finding that the outer cover of the Emotiva plugs are splintering and cracking over time and that the screw holes that keep the plug together are stripping and not holding the plug body together. Anyhow, I'm looking for plug connectors for both ends so I can replace the old connectors, but I'm finding it hard to find the C13 end. The Nema 5-15 plug is readily available at HomeDepot/Lowes, but the C13 plug isn't and I can't seem to find a good source of these on-line, I'm sure they must be available from on-line sources but I'm apparently not using the right search phrase. Anyhow can someone/anyone point me in the right direction?
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Post by DYohn on Aug 14, 2021 16:09:37 GMT -5
There are all kinds of them on Amazon ranging in price from a couple bucks up to $50 for "audiophile grade" connectors. Just search for C13 connector
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 14, 2021 16:22:37 GMT -5
I'm finding a few sets of pairs like:  but I'm not finding just the C13 connector plug for sale. Yes I'm finding these:  but was hoping to find something more along the lines of the first picture above without having the buy the Nema5-15 plug as well. |
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Post by RichGuy on Aug 14, 2021 16:46:56 GMT -5
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 14, 2021 16:53:22 GMT -5
Thanks RichGuy, I completely forgot about Parts-Express.
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Post by ttocs on Aug 14, 2021 17:25:05 GMT -5
Amazon. Bought several of these pairs that work well.  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 14, 2021 17:35:13 GMT -5
I ended up buying two sets of these as the Parts-Express C13 plugs are out-of-stock. Thanks for everyone's help. |
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Post by donh50 on Aug 14, 2021 18:13:59 GMT -5
I think the female plug is actually C14? The male is C13... Distributors like Allied, Digikey, Mouser, Newark, etc. should carry them as well as Parts Express and Amazon. I actually don't care for the pure copper versions as they tend to oxidize over time and lose conductivity as well as get more prone to micro-arcing and pitting. I look for nickel-plated versions.
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Post by ttocs on Aug 14, 2021 18:57:11 GMT -5
I actually don't care for the pure copper versions as they tend to oxidize over time and lose conductivity as well as get more prone to micro-arcing and pitting. I look for nickel-plated versions. I just took a look at my oldest plugs which were labeled HiFi King from Amazon, no longer sold as such as far as I can find, they still look shiny so far and the grip is still very good. They are only 3 years old, but I'll pay more attention to when these aging problems begin to show. |
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Post by RichGuy on Aug 14, 2021 20:34:48 GMT -5
I actually don't care for the pure copper versions as they tend to oxidize over time and lose conductivity as well as get more prone to micro-arcing and pitting. I look for nickel-plated versions. Pure copper is very good but the copper should have a plating to protect it against corrosion since copper has a high corrosion rate. But pure copper is very good since a lot of connectors are copper alloys, which may be less corrosive but are not as conductive as pure copper. Many people think gold has good conductivity since it is so often used for plating connectors but actually gold is just used to prevent corrosion since it has one of the best tolerances to corrosion. Whereas copper has the 2nd best conductivity of metals, second only to silver. But copper and silver both corrode easily so they usually get a gold plating to protect them. |
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Post by donh50 on Aug 14, 2021 20:40:35 GMT -5
I actually don't care for the pure copper versions as they tend to oxidize over time and lose conductivity as well as get more prone to micro-arcing and pitting. I look for nickel-plated versions. Pure copper is very good but the copper should have a plating to protect it against corrosion since copper has a high corrosion rate. But pure copper is very good since a lot of connectors are copper alloys, which may be less corrosive but are not as conductive as pure copper. Many people think gold has good conductivity since it is so often used for plating connectors but actually gold is just used to prevent corrosion since it has one of the best tolerances to corrosion. Whereas copper has the 2nd best conductivity of metals, second only to silver. But copper and silver both corrode easily so they usually get a gold plating to protect them. Nickle plating is common over copper (or brass) to provide a hard surface, then gold over that. Copper is too soft for reliable plugs, though in a home environment with few insert/removal cycles it is fine. Copper oxide is not conductive but silver sulfide is conductive, so silver tarnish is not the problem copper oxide is for conductivity. The main problem with gold is that it is soft so tends to wear away after a few insertion/removal cycles unless very thick (and thus expensive). Gold alloys will reduce wear, so 14K or 18K is probably better than "pure" gold for plugs and sockets. IME/IMO - Don |
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Post by leonski on Sept 8, 2021 0:42:32 GMT -5
There are all kinds of them on Amazon ranging in price from a couple bucks up to $50 for "audiophile grade" connectors. Just search for C13 connector I'd give EVEN money that over 1/2 the 'brand name' stuff on Amazon is FAKE. Pay more from a real vendor........ Just my 0.02$ For DOH50? Copper Oxide is a SEMICONDUCTOR and was once used to manufacture rectifiers, along with Selenium. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_rectifierLink for those who find my claim a little ......weird. |
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 9, 2021 8:33:38 GMT -5
There are all kinds of them on Amazon ranging in price from a couple bucks up to $50 for "audiophile grade" connectors. Just search for C13 connector “I'd give EVEN money that over 1/2 the 'brand name' stuff on Amazon is FAKE” I disagree with your Amazon assessment. Sellers that use Amazon can be evaluated just like Ebay or other places and from my experience, Amazon is very accommodating if things don’t go the way you were planning. |
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Post by leonski on Sept 9, 2021 14:39:42 GMT -5
I've looked at a number of items......most recently Spark Plugs for m Japanese vehicle. It comes with NGK as the OEM....I looked at a couple sellers. The One Star reviews, which are IMO the only ones that matter were highly biased to be 'fake'. A few people had
plugs wear out / go South at some ridiculous low mleage (supposed to go 80,000 or more) and THAN take a chunk of head out when removed. Real NGK plugs are multi-plated and do NOT require anti-sieze.
Electronic items are also suspect. Rebranded or factory 'seconds'. Semiconductors are EASY ot fake and you may be buying stuff that Failed Test / Probe.
Even dumb stuff like an Antenna for your Ham Radio Handheld? FAKEs abound. And do NOT perform or have the durability of the 'brand' names
If you buy 'fashion', you can bet that the 'name' stuff is either (one of 3) fake, 2nd line, or factory reject.
I'd only say to BE CAREFUL on Amazon or EPray. And PROVING something is fake when the seller insists otherwise? That's gonna be a trick. Sometimes the packaging is so subtly different as to requrie the FBI Crime Lab.
Caveat Emptor
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 9, 2021 15:23:57 GMT -5
I've looked at a number of items......most recently Spark Plugs for m Japanese vehicle. It comes with NGK as the OEM....I looked at a couple sellers. The One Star reviews, which are IMO the only ones that matter were highly biased to be 'fake'. A few people had plugs wear out / go South at some ridiculous low mleage (supposed to go 80,000 or more) and THAN take a chunk of head out when removed. Real NGK plugs are multi-plated and do NOT require anti-sieze. Electronic items are also suspect. Rebranded or factory 'seconds'. Semiconductors are EASY ot fake and you may be buying stuff that Failed Test / Probe. Even dumb stuff like an Antenna for your Ham Radio Handheld? FAKEs abound. And do NOT perform or have the durability of the 'brand' names If you buy 'fashion', you can bet that the 'name' stuff is either (one of 3) fake, 2nd line, or factory reject. I'd only say to BE CAREFUL on Amazon or EPray. And PROVING something is fake when the seller insists otherwise? That's gonna be a trick. Sometimes the packaging is so subtly different as to requrie the FBI Crime Lab. Caveat Emptor A GLOWING example of overthinking and/or dreaming at it’s very best |
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Post by leonski on Sept 9, 2021 17:19:55 GMT -5
Reviews of various 'things' sold on Amazon tend to support the large (too much, anyway) fake stuff sold thru them.... #405? Don't be naive......you're better than that..... www.businessinsider.com/how-to-spot-fake-products-on-amazonPatents are NO protection unless litigated. Small changes can render a patent Moot, anyway. Just do a Google. NYTimes has an article, as does Wirecutter....both fake news sources at their best. Due Dilligence goes a LONG way in these matters. Be informed. And Don't listen to $405, regarless of his ability to spell and construct a valid sentence.... |
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Post by leonski on Sept 10, 2021 0:24:12 GMT -5
Gee, 405, I was hoping for something a little more.......pithy?
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Post by quattroll on Sept 10, 2021 13:19:43 GMT -5
I did the same thing several months ago. The ones I went with aren’t currently available, but it was Amazon and they were around $7.50 for a pair (both ends). I found them to be very sturdy and nicely made. I had some relatively heavy duty cords hanging around, possibly from power conditioners, not sure, but they were shielded and that is what makes this task worthwhile I think. Most purpose made power cords for audio have this, from reasonable cost to insane.
Another way to go is to get Pangea’s cheapest offering at .5 meter, and I think it’s $30. $35 for 1m and $40 for 2 etc (Amazon). I have bought a bunch of these and I think they are worth it. They will last forever and I even think you would hear a difference! Try one with Prime and see for yourself.
Making my own was fun too, and getting rid of the extra wires probably cuts down on cords interfering with each other.
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 10, 2021 13:36:46 GMT -5
“They will last forever and I even think you would hear a difference!” Mann…..You were doing GREAT…..until you went THERE LOL |
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Post by cawgijoe on Sept 10, 2021 13:41:02 GMT -5
I've made several power cords using the Marinco plugs and power cable purchased off the spool at Lowes or Home Depot. The rubberized power cable. They work and look great. Bought the Marinco from Parts Express.
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