Best thing to use for plugs?

[mcangeli]

Got my first le built this week, grabbed two power cords from lowest for the input power, trying to figure out the best/cheapest route to go for the 16 plugs needed for the output channels.

Any suggestions?

[Jeffl]

Here is what I use for the output plugs.  I always buy enough to get the best price.  Some think they are overkill but I tie the grounds together with ring connectors and I think this is the best.  For me this is the best and cheapest as a plain white or brown 2 conductor cord from the big box stores will cost the same or more.

You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

[Jeffl]

Post #33 has some pictures of my controller setup using these cords.

You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

[jnealand]

I purchased 64 brown 6ft cords from Home Depot and will be using those for my new LEs.

[mcangeli]

Jim, are those the 'indoor' kind with the multiple outlets that are rated indoor only?

I canabalized two last night to use as makeshift plugs so I could mess with the le I have together... want something a little more polished looking...

[budude]

Yep - they are indoor rated but they work fine for the short time they are outside for the show. I think you'll find at least half of everyone uses these for their plugs. Other alternatives are complete DIY using SPT-1/2 cord and slide-on or 'vampire' style plugs/recepticles.

[inzeos]

The walmart 0.97 6' cords are your best bet.  Monoprice is also good; however, don't forget to factor in shipping and additional time cutting up cord molding.

I plan on using a mix of spt and previously purchased outdoor seasonal cords to extend the connections from the expresses.

[hbomb341]

Here is what I use for the output plugs.  I always buy enough to get the best price.  Some think they are overkill but I tie the grounds together with ring connectors and I think this is the best.  For me this is the best and cheapest as a plain white or brown 2 conductor cord from the big box stores will cost the same or more.

You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

I use these too from Monoprice - for input and output with cord labels - VERY nice polished look.

Harrison

[mcangeli]

Ok, bit it and went with the monoprice.... I had a bunch of old PC power cords to use for power in....

[diceman3807]

Glad to know I'm not the only one abusing old server power cords....

[lineman]

Heres what the mono price cords look like installed. I also like a polished look

[JDM1oc]

That looks great lineman!  Very polished.  What are you using for the grommets on the cords?

Josh

[mokeefe]

And where did you pick up the weather tight RJ45 connectors?

-Mike

[bisquit476]

Very polished. 

I agree.

[JDM1oc]

They appear to be these: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

I've used these for a few things in the past and they work very well.

Josh