Roland Rock Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I have a bit of a thing about my cables being flexible. You know, the type which bend really easily, and stay that way when you let go. Not stiff plastic, but nice bendy rubber. I'm sorted for speaker/instrument cables, but really want a nice bendy mains 'kettle' lead. Any recommendations? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 How about making one from the mains lead to an old clothes iron? They have to be pretty flexible because of the way they are used. Maybe, using that criteria, someone might be able to think of something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planer Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Yep, iron 'flex' is about as flexible as you're gonna get for mains cable. Loads of replacement iron cables available on eBay, some with mains plugs fitted. I searched 'iron cable' and found lots. You may have to put your own kettle plug on though, but that's easy enough. Edited May 25, 2014 by planer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Good call, thanks chaps. I've got a 2.5m iron cable and plug, and a separate 'kettle' plug. Should be just the ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muri Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 guys, are you talking about the guitar lead? if so, what good quality, yet affordable brand would you recommend? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I was talking about mains power lead. For a quality guitar lead, I go to Rock Wire. Dave will make you a top notch cable for a reasonable price. http://www.rock-wire.uk.com Edited May 27, 2014 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I managed to confuse my wife when I asked her to pass me her hair straightener while she was doing her barnet. It has a very flexible lead, felt like neoprene, and it is black. I meant to have a look to see if her hair dryer had a similar lead but I couldn't find it, it might still be packed from her holiday, but it makes sense that such things would have flexible leads, to make wielding them easier. If you can't find a broken hair dryer to nick the lead from, I happen to know that you can "make" a broken one by trying to turn it into a super powered bong... I also know that the owner won't be very happy about it, but it is too late by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planer Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1401201843' post='2461113']If you can't find a broken hair dryer to nick the lead from, I happen to know that you can "make" a broken one...[/quote] I'm liking your concept of 'making' things broken. I'll file that away under 'useful excuses when stuff gets trashed' - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muri Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1401201067' post='2461090'] I was talking about mains power lead. For a quality guitar lead, I go to Rock Wire. Dave will make you a top notch cable for a reasonable price. [url="http://www.rock-wire.uk.com"]http://www.rock-wire.uk.com[/url] [/quote] Thanks, will check it out — sorry for misunderstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOD2 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 If you're happy to make up your own cables then you could look into "Arctic PVC" cables. It is designed to stay flexible down to -20 C which means that at "normal" temperatures it has a soft and very flexible feel. http://www.canford.co.uk/Products/33-320_FLEXIBLE-MAINS-3-core-0.75-sq.mm-Black-Arctic-PVC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Get one of these http://www.russandrews.com/product.asp?lookup=1®ion=UK¤cy=GBP&pf_id=1564&customer_id=PAA0323052614563GNCHLEKURJGYHPRT A 2m one is only £5K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 [quote name='BOD2' timestamp='1401204003' post='2461150'] If you're happy to make up your own cables then you could look into "Arctic PVC" cables. It is designed to stay flexible down to -20 C which means that at "normal" temperatures it has a soft and very flexible feel. http://www.canford.co.uk/Products/33-320_FLEXIBLE-MAINS-3-core-0.75-sq.mm-Black-Arctic-PVC [/quote] That looks spot on, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Anyone know of good flexible power cable with fine multi core copper wire that does not work harden like all these we get via China on our appliances. I feel it is the quality of copper and the strands per core that are the problem more than the insulation although this does not help the flexibility either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizzzy Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Take a look at this old thread - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/193495-good-quality-power-cable/page__p__1889442__hl__h07__fromsearch__1#entry1889442"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/193495-good-quality-power-cable/page__p__1889442__hl__h07__fromsearch__1#entry1889442[/url] It is essentially H07 cable that fits the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I thought that "arctic" cable simply [u]retains [/u]its flexibility at low temperatures, which is a different thing to being more flexible at room temperature. I think whizzzy has it right about H07. It's specifically recommended for stage applications. http://www.h07rnfcable.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1401213685' post='2461324'] I thought that "arctic" cable simply [u]retains [/u]its flexibility at low temperatures, which is a different thing to being more flexible at room temperature. I think whizzzy has it right about H07. It's specifically recommended for stage applications. http://www.h07rnfcable.co.uk/ [/quote] Cheers for that. In this instance, Canford say that this arctic cable "at normal temperatures ...are very limp and flexible" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Fair enough, but 'arctic' cables are really intended for applications below 5C (generally outdoors) and H07 are specifically recommended for stage and other flexibility applications. Arctic cable: http://www.electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/33/arctic-cables.cfm?type=pdf Flexible cable: http://www.electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/31/cables.cfm?type=pdf From the second reference: [i][b]The Use of Arctic Cable[/b][/i] [i]. . . . The cable can often be seen supplying caravans or used at live musical events, it can even be purchased from DIY shops in the form of a readymade extension reel with BS 1363 13 A accessories for use at 230 V 1Ø. As can be seen from Table 7B of BS 7540, the cable was not designed for and is not suitable for these purposes.[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Whoops Edited June 4, 2014 by Count Bassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just order everything i need and more to replace old work hardened leads for my bass amps and active PA. so thanks for H07 tip. Top marks for http://www.10outof10.co.uk Who not only had everything in stock but good quality too and it arrived in just over 24 hours. So they live up to their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handwired Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Make up your own lead using cable with a rubber insulation. It's available at electrical outlets such as CEF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westie9 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 As all the above. I did it for my rack gear as I wanted the flexibility of a lead that could be stored inside the case. There's not much room in there and this worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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