Flexible IEC mains cables, where?

[ossyrocks]

Every IEC mains cable I have is as stiff as a board, doesn't uncoil, and lies kinked and spiraling from the amp to the socket.

 

Where can I get some nice slinky flexible ones from?

 

First world problems!

 

Rob

[tayste_2000]

And if anyone knows where I can get one there the pins fold in like this https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/product/MHJF3ZP/A/20w-usb-c-power-adapter please also chip in.

[Bigguy2017]

Stage Electric do StageFlex rubber covered flexible mains cable by the metre

 

https://www.stage-electrics.co.uk/View/20532/stageflex-37029-metre-x-bs6500-h07rn-f-rubber-cable-3core-2-5mm-black

 

Also Screwfix

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/time-3183p-black-3-core-0-75mm-flexible-cable-25m-drum/61627

 

 

 

 

[KK Jale]

The H07F cable Bigguy links to above is 3 x 2.5mm which sounds more than a touch hefty to me. I have a trailing mains cable in the same stuff but 3 x 1.5mm and while it's great for the job I'd want something more flexible in an IEC cable. Custom Lynx use H07F but in a 3 x 1mm and my guess is it'll be pretty good.  No affiliation yadda yadda. https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product-category/power-mains-cables/iec-cables/

[Frank Blank]

1 hour ago, KK Jale said:

No affiliation yadda yadda. https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product-category/power-mains-cables/iec-cables/

This is great. I've been looking (for time) for a flexible mains lead with angled head for the back of the QSC.

[ossyrocks]

1 hour ago, KK Jale said:

The H07F cable Bigguy links to above is 3 x 2.5mm which sounds more than a touch hefty to me. I have a trailing mains cable in the same stuff but 3 x 1.5mm and while it's great for the job I'd want something more flexible in an IEC cable. Custom Lynx use H07F but in a 3 x 1mm and my guess is it'll be pretty good.  No affiliation yadda yadda. https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product-category/power-mains-cables/iec-cables/

They are exactly what I’m looking for, cheers.

[tauzero]

StageFlex do a 3x1.0 too: https://www.stage-electrics.co.uk/View/21675/stageflex-37027-metre-x-bs6500-h07rn-f-rubber-cable-3core-1mm-black (and in white also).

[jimmyb625]

You could make one up yourself for not much money, although if I'm ever feeling lazy, I'll usually go to CPC. 1mm cable will do you for up to 10 amps (there may be a smaller fuse in the plug)

 

Here's one:

https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pe01085/lead-uk-5a-to-iec-socket-c13-blk/dp/PL13278

[ossyrocks]

There are some great suggestions here, thanks all.

I went to custom-lynx and ended up ordering quite a bit of stuff! Damn internet shopping! 
 

Cheers,

Rob

[Frank Blank]

On 09/04/2023 at 09:07, ossyrocks said:

I went to custom-lynx and ended up ordering quite a bit of stuff! Damn internet shopping! 

 

I did exactly the same, that's a wallet drainer that one!

[fleabag]

Late to the party but i went to Kenable for the same reason.  My 2 x PA cab mains leads were stiff as a local councillor, and i needed 6 metres x 2.

The Kenable cables that turned up were fabulous and cheaper than  Lynx

[KK Jale]

On 14/04/2023 at 06:14, fleabag said:

The Kenable cables that turned up were fabulous and cheaper than  Lynx

Good to know that Chinese cables can feel like quality, I've saved 'em for a future try-out. 👍

Edited April 15, 2023 by KK Jale

[fleabag]

They're not Chinese cables.  It's Kenable's own production line, so spec is per Kenable's requirement.  They're just built by the Chinese labour.