guyl Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Need a new extension reel and a couple of 4-ways. Obvs decent quality to avoid unnecessary earth buzz and black for stage. Thought it should be the easiest thing ever, but bought a couple off Amazon that have been rubbish - cheap as you like. In frustration I went to B&Q today, but every extension cable was bright yellow/orange/green. (Which I understand for health and safety, but not gigging!). Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I ended up with the brighter coloured ones as seeking out black cables on after gig poorly lit stages is a ball ache at the best of times. The B&Q ones are good, I’ve got an orange one with an inbuilt surge protection thingy, very good quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I opted for a few 5 meter 6 way extension leads in black and put them around the band in a sort of ring so there's plenty of power sockets all around us for pedal boards, lights, PA and amps. So far so good, no blow outs yet and that's after quite a few gigs in dodgy pubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, skidder652003 said: I opted for a few 5 meter 6 way extension leads in black and put them around the band in a sort of ring so there's plenty of power sockets all around us for pedal boards, lights, PA and amps. So far so good, no blow outs yet and that's after quite a few gigs in dodgy pubs. Each extension plugged into the previous, with only one into the wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) Try CPC Farnell They deliver next day (if in stock) - remember the VAT + delivery charges 😉 https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pel01274/extension-reel-mini-2-way-15m/dp/PL16098 https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electrical-lighting/extension-leads-cable-reels I use their 8 ways and they are robust. https://cpc.farnell.com/brennenstuhl/1150613318/extension-skt-surge-8-way-anthracite/dp/PL13410 Edited December 6, 2021 by Bigguy2017 additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, warwickhunt said: Each extension plugged into the previous, with only one into the wall? not usually, there's 2 or 3 sockets in the walls, although we have done that on a couple of occasions with no problem. nothing gets switched on all at once! Edited December 6, 2021 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Vote for the Hugo 8 way here - https://cpc.farnell.com/brennenstuhl/1150613318/extension-skt-surge-8-way-anthracite/dp/PL13410 Daisy chaining them is fine - there's nothing really in a modern band that draws enough power to worry about (unless you are still using old school lighting) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, EBS_freak said: Vote for the Hugo 8 way here - https://cpc.farnell.com/brennenstuhl/1150613318/extension-skt-surge-8-way-anthracite/dp/PL13410 Daisy chaining them is fine - there's nothing really in a modern band that draws enough power to worry about (unless you are still using old school lighting) Yes, they're made of polycarbonate, have proper tight sockets and chunky cable. They're rated at 16Amps too. I use the funky coloured ones for segregating AV and studio stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwinbass Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Another vote for Hugo 8 way - absolute top quality, never had a problem with mine. I also use several of CPC's Pro-Elec cable reels - again, great value. In the end I opened an account with them as they sell a whole load of other useful stuff and their service is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 23 hours ago, guyl said: Need a new extension reel and a couple of 4-ways. Obvs decent quality to avoid unnecessary earth buzz and black for stage. Thought it should be the easiest thing ever, but bought a couple off Amazon that have been rubbish - cheap as you like. In frustration I went to B&Q today, but every extension cable was bright yellow/orange/green. (Which I understand for health and safety, but not gigging!). Any suggestions? Given that on gigs, you are often playing in poorly lit venues, brightly coloured ones might not be a bad idea. I have a couple I bought from a builders merchant. I run them to where they need to go and plug a couple of 6 way Lindy boards into them. They work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I get the safety thing - but nothing looks worse than a load of white multigangs or brightly coloured cables sprawling across the stage. Yes for the lawnmower. No for the stage. Although @stingrayPete1977has a valid point - nobody is in a rush to nick bright orange cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) I like the ones from Designacable with black Permaplug sockets and plugs, and mega tufty cable. They do one, two and four-gang and the quality is fab. https://www.designacable.com/site/mains-power-cables.html/h07rn-f-uk-plug-to-4-gang-socket.html Edited December 7, 2021 by KK Jale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 You need a long extension cable, to stretch around the corner to a socket that's not on the sound metering system. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 7 hours ago, chris_b said: You need a long extension cable, to stretch around the corner to a socket that's not on the sound metering system. This reminds me of a pub at Newlands Corner near Guildford. First time we played there we fell foul of the sound meter. Second time we went prepared and plugged into the kitchen. 😀 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Hi use Custom Lynx, and although a little more expensive than off-the-shelf ones, are really well made and fully customizable (name lables etc). Scroll down the page for standard 3 pin ones: https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product-category/digita-lighting-power/mains-power/trailing-sockets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 For those that don't know, Titanex HO7RN-Fn as used in the Custom Lynx solution, is mega. It's cable that is rubber to the touch, super, super flexible - and lies flat and doesn't kink up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlefeeder Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) On 06/12/2021 at 12:43, EBS_freak said: ...Daisy chaining them is fine - there's nothing really in a modern band that draws enough power to worry about (unless you are still using old school lighting) With respect, I strongly disagree. Daisy chaining adds extra connections into the earth path, which needs to be low impedance to blow a fuse quickly under fault conditions. Also, a faulty earth connection will not show up under normal operation, only when tested, or when it fails to protect you. There is an argument that the pub RCD will protect you, but most of those are tested for sensitivity, and not speed of operation, so I wouldn't rely on them. David Edited December 7, 2021 by Mottlefeeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 06/12/2021 at 19:31, baldwinbass said: Another vote for Hugo 8 way - absolute top quality, never had a problem with mine. I also use several of CPC's Pro-Elec cable reels - again, great value. In the end I opened an account with them as they sell a whole load of other useful stuff and their service is excellent. Minor tangent but I ordered one based on these recommendations and this was the only box they could find for it apparently. If anyone needs a bunch of air filled packing material... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 06/12/2021 at 22:04, EBS_freak said: Although @stingrayPete1977has a valid point - nobody is in a rush to nick bright orange cables. Probably shouldn't be using orange cables, they aren't earthed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 42 minutes ago, chris_b said: Probably shouldn't be using orange cables, they aren't earthed. 3 core orange mains flex is readily available! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 8 hours ago, EBS_freak said: 3 core orange mains flex is readily available! OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Cable GAS ... God help us all! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) On 10/12/2021 at 09:44, Happy Jack said: Cable GAS ... God help us all! Indeed. The hi-fi world is already awash with such nonsense. Some spend hundreds, even thousands, on phono and loudspeaker cables woven from virgin's hair and butterflies' wings. There are attempts to persuade musicians to waste their hard earned on "tone cables", but most of us appear too skint or sensible to fall it. Edited December 13, 2021 by Dan Dare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 06/12/2021 at 12:43, EBS_freak said: Vote for the Hugo 8 way here - https://cpc.farnell.com/brennenstuhl/1150613318/extension-skt-surge-8-way-anthracite/dp/PL13410 Daisy chaining them is fine - there's nothing really in a modern band that draws enough power to worry about (unless you are still using old school lighting) That shows Shuko power sockets as used don la continong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said: That shows Shuko power sockets as used don la continong. ??? Not here - shows 8 x 13A UK sockets and 13A UK plug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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