Mykesbass Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Can anyone recommend a decent source for some heavy duty black extension leads please? I have a great one but it is only 2 gang, and realised last night that as a band we need some more. Tried both trade suppliers and B&Q locally but they only have white or really cheap and nasty. I want black so they aren't so obvious on stage, and heavy duty so they don't shatter the first time the drummer stamps on one! Online searches have left me unsure as to the quality on offer, hence the request for recommendations. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BSTS8B.html?ad_position=1o1&source=adwords&ad_id=45425533757&placement=&kw=&network=g&matchtype=&ad_type=pla&product_id=BSTS8B&product_partition_id=74608394227&test=finalurl_v2&gclid=CPfu9rnlwMoCFSQTwwod7N0NXw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Or this one: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AARS4slashL.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 [quote name='five-string.co.uk' timestamp='1453581929' post='2960854'] Or this one: [url="https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AARS4slashL.html"]https://www.tlc-dire...ARS4slashL.html[/url] [/quote] These are my local suppliers, brilliant company and my first point of call, but they only had a limited range in black, and they are all very short (2 metres). Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1453584051' post='2960879'] These are my local suppliers, brilliant company and my first point of call, but they only had a limited range in black, and they are all very short (2 metres). Thanks though. [/quote] Why not get some 2.5-sq.mm. rubber covered cable and make them longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I see Argos have some too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 [quote name='five-string.co.uk' timestamp='1453584525' post='2960883'] I see Argos have some too... [/quote] Worried about their quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1453584324' post='2960880'] Why not get some 2.5-sq.mm. rubber covered cable and make them longer? [/quote] That probably is the sensible option - sort of got out of the habit with everything being moulded these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 3 mtrs? https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-408753/sealey-el34usbb.html?gclid=CLn-vOX2wMoCFQbnwgodWeAGHw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 or 4 mtr https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-354681/sealey-el5-1-5-4r-230v-4mtr-industrial-extension-cable-4-outlet-sockets-fused.html Sealy seem to be a fairly reputable brand nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) screwfix [url="http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-heavy-duty-13a-4g-rewirable-fused-socket-with-neon-black/76584"]http://www.screwfix....eon-black/76584[/url] you have to wire it yourself, choose you own length Edited January 23, 2016 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 [quote name='five-string.co.uk' timestamp='1453586506' post='2960907'] or 4 mtr [url="https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-354681/sealey-el5-1-5-4r-230v-4mtr-industrial-extension-cable-4-outlet-sockets-fused.html"]https://www.tool-net...kets-fused.html[/url] Sealy seem to be a fairly reputable brand nowadays [/quote] Now that's the sort, thanks. Although the make your own option is so ridiculously obvious now it has been suggested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 CPC. Free postage over £5 and they do "bulk deals". Only issue is their search facility is a bit OTT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1453587061' post='2960918'] Although the make your own option is so ridiculously obvious now it has been suggested! [/quote] Unfortunately this is not always possible. Some multi-way blocks can be opened with a screwdriver, so you can fit your own cable, but some are sealed up to prevent tampering (and presumably liability claims!). Edited January 24, 2016 by JapanAxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Our solution is to have short-lead multi-plugs, and a variety of extension cable lengths to fit any venue. A mix of 5m, 10m, 20m leads and a 100m reel give us enough flexibility, and are easier to store than long-lead multi-plugs, which are never the optimum length, anyway. Keep 'em short, I say (well, 2-3m or so...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1453632678' post='2961135'] Our solution is to have short-lead multi-plugs, and a variety of extension cable lengths to fit any venue. A mix of 5m, 10m, 20m leads and a 100m reel give us enough flexibility, and are easier to store than long-lead multi-plugs, which are never the optimum length, anyway. Keep 'em short, I say (well, 2-3m or so...) [/quote] Another eminently sensible suggestion, I'm glad I asked now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Maplin have, or had, them. I got mine a year or so back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 On a different route, I decided seeing as everyone had black (so loads on stage at any one time), I`d get an orange one. Easily identified on stage, easy to see where it`s plugged into, and I got one with a surge protector as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1453759613' post='2962589'] On a different route, I decided seeing as everyone had black (so loads on stage at any one time), I`d get an orange one. Easily identified on stage, easy to see where it`s plugged into, and I got one with a surge protector as well. [/quote] I can see the sense in that, especially late, when ALL the cables (speakers, mics, instruments) are black, but I want them to be unseen on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Masterplug 4 gang trailing sockets are a fiver on Amazon with free delivery if you're on Prime, proper rugged hardwearing ones. A couple of them, a couple of 13a plugs and as much 2.5mm mains cable as you need will give you some top quality, repairable mains extensions for buttons. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0085HXFXY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0085HXFXY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Many people seem to use domestic white cables these days, which looks a bit Micky Mouse, IMO. Waitrose do a 5mtr, 13amp, 4 way, roll up casing, with a trip switch for £9.99. It has some red on the casing but everything else is black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1455205396' post='2977040'] Many people seem to use domestic white cables these days, which looks a bit Micky Mouse, IMO. Waitrose do a 5mtr, 13amp, 4 way, roll up casing, with a trip switch for £9.99. It has some red on the casing but everything else is black. [/quote] I've still got the odd one hanging on in my cable trunk, we probably all have! Most of my stage power cable for my PA stuff is on 16a ceeform now, I'm replacing all the tacky stuff as and when there's a few quid spare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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