Pedalboard power sockets

[liquid_strat]

I have been looking for power sockets similar to those found on Trailer Trash Pedalboards (Black round 110v with the round flange). I am looking to install one of these on a DIY pedalboard for use with a DC power unit under the board. I like the idea of plugging into the side of the pedalboard itself and not a power cord hanging from the DC power unit.

It has been very easy to find the rectangular ac sockets, like those used on a computer power supplies and those found on the back of guitar amps. The other version, round with a flange to allow attachment to a panel, has been impossible to find. Perhaps there is a specific name for these that I am not aware of.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[walterw]

i wanted one for my pedalboard, and they are indeed friggin' hard to find.

you're talking about this (http://yhst-88735371697771.stores.yahoo.net/le525flinrec.html), i believe?
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/walterw2/70f5_1.jpg
google "flanged inlet", and you'll find stuff.

[treeuh]

not to hijack, but I've been looking for the same thing and ran across Neutrik's Power-Con plug... anybody have any experience with this?

[walterw]

not to hijack, but I've been looking for the same thing and ran across Neutrik's Power-Con plug... anybody have any experience with this?
big-league sound companies are starting to use them, and big-league touring power amps are starting to come with them. i think there is an issue with UL approval or something, but once that's sorted out, i'll bet we begin to see them everywhere.

[Mr. SD-1]

http://www.drillspot.com/products/128234/Hubbell_HBL5278C_Flanged_Nylon_Inlet

[bkd_guitarist]

I used this. Not black, but it works great. Might be worth checking to see if they make it in black.

http://www.levitonproducts.com/catalog/model_5278-C.htm?sid=F24C14C4468983494F1C58E7113DFBBF&pid=1208

[Reverieband]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! this has been the most frustrating search.

[forum_crawler]

I have also been looking for something like this for my board. Can someone take it a step further and point me to some info on how to solder this to a power cable so that I don't:

1. Kill myself.
2. Fry my pedals.
3. Set my house on fire.

Thanks again!

[bbrunskill]

I saw a pedalboard the other day with a powercon and thought 'why the hell does that boad have a speakon output'?

Cool idea, I might look into putting one into my board.

[walterw]

I saw a pedalboard the other day with a powercon and thought 'why the hell does that boad have a speakon output'?

Cool idea, I might look into putting one into my board.
seems like overkill considering the amperage a powercon is made to handle, and good luck finding a replacement on the road if you lose the cable.

[this1smyne]

you won't kill yourself. the back of the flanged inlet has green/black/white color coded. if you splice a power cable (grounded of course) you will see the wires inside are the same color code. than just bare some wire on the end (1/4") and put it into the holes, tighten with a screwdriver and yer done. i was surprised how easy it actually was to do.

[aaronweits]

I have a socket on my Showcase board, a white one I got from a hardware store--a smaller shop, like Ace, not like Home Depot or anything.

I had to splice my PP2+'s cable, which was relatively easy. The socket I had connected with screws under some little plates (similar to connecting a stereo-system's speakers I guess).

It's a clean look, and works great for me. The only problem is if you don't have an extension cord... ;)

[kludge]

Hijacking the thread slightly... I recently got a Furman PlugLok power strip for my PT2 board. I just velcro'd it to the front - perfect fit. Any AC on/near the board gets plugged into the Furman now. No loose wall-warts off the pedalboard anymore! It's a nice, elegant solution.