Caps for unused daisy chain powersupplies....

[stevetdunn]

Hi folks, I use a Diago PowerStation to power my effects pedals. I'm thinking of refining pedals and just wondered if anyone knew where to get rubber caps for unused male barrels? I know a bit of insulation tape will do the trick, just wanted something a bit "tidier".

Saw [url="http://www.godlyke.com/power-all/godlyke-power-all-accessories/insulator-caps-for-daisy-chain"]these [/url]from the States, but haven't sourced anything for the UK. Any ideas?

[Thunderbird]

I have also been looking for these they seem really hard to get

[Wooks79]

Also want some of these!

[SubsonicSimpleton]

What about just drilling some 5.5mm holes into a bit of wood/plastic/rubber then plugging the unused connectors into it - saves cleaning the sticky adhesive that insulating tape leaves behind at a later date, and much faster/cheaper than mail ordering those caps from the states.

[Bassnut62]

Powerall do these.....call Hot Rox in Nottingham

[JapanAxe]

Wickes sell pre-cut lengths of electrical cable that have soft plastic caps over the ends to stop people stabbing themselves on them and then calling AmbulanceChasers4U. Sometimes these might fall on the floor...

[stevetdunn]

Thanks BassNut62 - will give them a call. And thanks Subsonic Simpleton - an eminently sensible suggestion :-)

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

Make some out of sugru? http://sugru.com

[mikegatward]

Surely the best solution is to buy another pedal (or 2)

[ahpook]

My solution is to cut an inch or so off some twin and earth mains cable, remove the conductors and use the outer sleeve as a 'boot' to slip over the unused connector.

[chrismuzz]

[quote name='mikegatward' timestamp='1396520767' post='2414539']
Surely the best solution is to buy another pedal (or 2)
[/quote]

Problem solved!

[BigRedX]

Why not just order a daisy chain with the correct number of connectors from OBBM?

[Roland Rock]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1396540049' post='2414873']
Why not just order a daisy chain with the correct number of connectors from OBBM?
[/quote]

As soon as you do that, you get GAS for the latest Chakra FudMincer (or whatever) and you're suddenly a connector short.

[Dad3353]

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1396543636' post='2414943']
As soon as you do that, you get GAS for the latest Chakra FudMincer (or whatever) and you're suddenly a connector short.
[/quote]

Then call up OBBM again..! Solved..!

[Westie9]

How about cutting down a felt tip pen cap?

[barneyg42]

Old thread, bumping in self interest! Got this problem now with unused ends, anyone found a uk based solution? Only seem to find stateside shops selling Godlyke caps!

[obbm]

I've just checked and the outer that I cut from Sommer LLX cable and throw away slips nicely over a 2.1mm plug.

If you are passing anytime Colin you can have a few.

[barneyg42]

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1484746983' post='3218016']
I've just checked and the outer that I cut from Sommer LLX cable and throw away slips nicely over a 2.1mm plug.

If you are passing anytime Colin you can have a few.
[/quote]
Thanks Dave, if I'm your way will take you up on that!!

[linear]

I use heatshrink tubing for this. Cut off a 1 cm length, place on jack so it's halfway on, shrink with heat source, Couple of quid for a lifetime supply, and it comes in bright colours.

[markstuk]

[quote name='linear' timestamp='1484754134' post='3218122']
I use heatshrink tubing for this. Cut off a 1 cm length, place on jack so it's halfway on, shrink with heat source, Couple of quid for a lifetime supply, and it comes in bright colours.
[/quote]

Yup.. job done +1