Best cord length for Lynx Express

[Jeffl]

I'm getting ready to place and order for cords for my Lynx Express units.  I'm debating between 2' and 3' lengths.    The 2' cords are cheaper but the 3' might also be useful.  Any reason not to order the 2' cords and save a few dollars?  Or purchase the 3' cords and use the female for a channel cord and the male end for power inlet?

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[RJ]

It's all just what you want. Either works fine. The 2' will make the unit lighter and easier to store.

RJ

[meman]

As RJ said, a lot of this is personal preference. If you have a specific purpose for some of your LE's, you can even create fixed lengths right out of the LE to match the need.  Those are very nice cords indeed, and a good price too. But for my needs (low draw LEDs), I just went for the $.79 6' extensions at Lowes. Most everything I have is a two wire plug, so the extra weight and heft of grounded outlet cords just didn't justify the higher cost for me. Technically these are "indoor" cords, but I have used them outside for many years with incandescent lights (higher current draw) in the hot FL sun with no problems...they get get stiff after a couple of years, but I have never had one crack, etc.

Mike E.

[trekster]

Yea, I made my first with 6 foot cords and it is like trying to wrestle a 16 leg octopus!   The cords want to get tangled easily.  I plan to do most of the rest at about 2 foot.

Ron

[Jeffl]

Thanks for the tips .  I'm going to order the 2'.  I like the 3 wire version.  I'll wire the grounds like my LOR boxes. They do cost 20 cents more but I think the extra $5 makes them look really professional.

[meman]

Oh yeah, I guess I need to stay on topic....I bought 6' cords, but definitely cut them down. Two of my LE's have 3' tails, the other 4  have 2' tails.

[rrowan]

Thanks for the tips .  I'm going to order the 2'.  I like the 3 wire version.  I'll wire the grounds like my LOR boxes. They do cost 20 cents more but I think the extra $5 makes them look really professional.

Hi Jeff

Just to let you, The lynx hardware does not have a grounding wire on the boards.

Cheers

Rick R.

[Jeffl]

Hi Jeff

Just to let you, The lynx hardware does not have a grounding wire on the boards.

Cheers

Rick R.

Yep.  I'll put rings on the green wires and tie them all together.

[bisquit476]

Or just zip tie them to the cords

[Caliente Christmas]

bisquit476,

Compliments to your Cable managing!!



Caliente Christmas

[bisquit476]

Thank you,

Bill

[ponddude]

Or just zip tie them to the cords

Not to point fingers, as that is a very well managed setup, but what is with the cat-5 cables and the wireless module?   

Just want to guarantee that your getting a DMX signal?

[rrowan]

Or just zip tie them to the cords

Not to point fingers, as that is a very well managed setup, but what is with the cat-5 cables and the wireless module?   

Just want to guarantee that your getting a DMX signal?

Guessing Bill is/was a club scout. He is prepare for anything   

Cheers

Rick R.

[bisquit476]

Greg, I actually started using them with my LOR stuff, and didn't want to leave myself unprepared for any problems, so for $10 total cost for the 2 connectors, I like the security of knowing even if the wireless goes snafu, I've got a quick plug in with cat5 and I'm back in business. Of course, if it's going to break, it'll break at the best time like Halloween Night, Xmas Day, New Years Eve, etc... you know, times that it doesn't matter if it works, those folks watching won't mind if it quits.

Bill

[ponddude]

Greg, I actually started using them with my LOR stuff, and didn't want to leave myself unprepared for any problems, so for $10 total cost for the 2 connectors, I like the security of knowing even if the wireless goes snafu, I've got a quick plug in with cat5 and I'm back in business. Of course, if it's going to break, it'll break at the best time like Halloween Night, Xmas Day, New Years Eve, etc... you know, times that it doesn't matter if it works, those folks watching won't mind if it quits.

Bill

HAHA...fair enough!!