Hydra multi mains Silver- plug?. But...I know their was a similar higher spec! offering.Can anyone help Please??

[norsk]

<MCRU have re-introduced the hydra mains plug, this plug allows 4 mains leads to be plugged inmto 1 plug socket, effectively 4 leads in 1. We take the design further and de-oxit treat all the internal contact surfaces including the screws>

Hello Everyone,

Just thought I would ask fellow members if they new of an alternative IE HIgher Spec Multi mains plug,becuase I really like the idea.I recall reading about one, which sounded great it to had at least 4 plugged in to one?and it was higher Spec than the Hydra.

Many thanks in advance

Steve :cheers:

 

[abacus]

For those that have little electrical knowledge the write up sounds great, but in reality is absolute total nonsense, just pop down your local electrical store and pick a standard one up, then spend the rest of the money on something that does make a difference.

Bill

 

[norsk]

:quest: Hello Abucus,

Interesting reply, do you care to elaborate further?

so these Hydra type plugs are like so many thaings cnnected to HiFi snake oil :?

Best wishes Steve :cheers:

 

[CnoEvil]

so these Hydra type plugs are like so many thaings cnnected to HiFi snake oil :?

Like so many things in hifi, there is a strong difference in opinion.

I suggest you borrow some on a sale or return basis, and then make up your own mind.

IME. Some mains related devices have a positive effect in some situations, and on on some systems....it is not always predictable, and trial and error is key.

 

[norsk]

:cheers: Hello cnoevil

Good to hear from you,afraid i know of no shops here who would sell these products to let me have sale or return

and the evidence against them, seems to be quite strong,from what I have discovered to date?but always interested to receive more feedback from users

reagrds Steve :beer:

 

[camac]

Sometimes snake oil, sometimes not. ?

Best bet (I.M.O.) is to hire or purchase a "Mains Sniffer", Russ Andrews used to hire them out, don`t know if they still do.

Plug it in and see if there is any interference. if not you don`t need expensive mains equipement . To put it simply. A lot of it depends on the area where you live and the rest of the electrical appliances you have in your home.

Forgot to add I.M.O.

 

[norsk]

Hi Camac

good to hear from you

what does the following actually mean :quest: "Forgot to add I.M.O."

I live in Norway not the UK and we have few Hi fi shops and few carry such items,so I have to gain as much feedback as possible from other folk

The HYDRA is more a tidy up than a mains conditioner and it was the former I had read about not it`s ability to help with mains interfereance.The write up i ctually read was more on the line that it made sence and was a replacement for lots of plugs/ as far as I can recall.

Now if anyone thinks the above HYDRA or similar products(which was the reason for my thread/question?)are useful i would be interested to hear

all the best Steve :cheers:

 

[CnoEvil]

:cheers: Hello cnoevil

Good to hear from you,afraid i know of no shops here who would sell these products to let me have sale or return

and the evidence against them, seems to be quite strong,from what I have discovered to date?but always interested to receive more feedback from users

reagrds Steve :beer:

Steve, give MCRU a ring and arrange something - I suspect they will be accommodating, given the scepticism around their products - you've nothing to lose.

You can find " subjective evidence" both for and against, depending on who you ask. FWIW. I have done a lot of experimenting with all sorts of mains products - some made an improvement, some made no difference and some made things worse. There are no hard and fast rules.

The likes of Clearer Audio and Russ Andrews have a 60 day return policy, and anything you get over the internet is covered by the Distance Selling Regulations.

 

[norsk]

hello again

good to hear from you

I should have made it clearer I live in Norway,not the UK? so it is not so easy to do as you suggest,plus we seem to be travelling on different tracks on this.??

I originally asked for details of HYdra lke items? as I had seen a review on another with higher spec,I was more interested in the bit of the review that commented on the lack of separate plugsIE all in to one plug set up.not so much the mains benefits or not. :quest:

I am well aware that there are strong opinions on all sides re this subject

best wishes Steve :cheers:

 

[camac]

Hi Camac

good to hear from you

what does the following actually mean :quest: "Forgot to add I.M.O."

I live in Norway not the UK and we have few Hi fi shops and few carry such items,so I have to gain as much feedback as possible from other folk

The HYDRA is more a tidy up than a mains conditioner and it was the former I had read about not it`s ability to help with mains interfereance.The write up i ctually read was more on the line that it made sence and was a replacement for lots of plugs/ as far as I can recall.

Now if anyone thinks the above HYDRA or similar products(which was the reason for my thread/question?)are useful i would be interested to hear

all the best Steve :cheers:

IMO means "In my Opinion"

 

[CnoEvil]

hello again

good to hear from you

I should have made it clearer I live in Norway,not the UK? so it is not so easy to do as you suggest,plus we seem to be travelling on different tracks on this.??

Until you ring some of these companies, ask what they have that will meet your needs and find out if they will accommodate you in Norway.....you won't know for sure. Most of these companies have customers outside the UK.

Darren of Clearer Audio is most helpful and does custom work, so don't assume that you won't be able to get what you want.

Good luck with it all

Cno

 

[chebby]

From what I can see it's just a 4-way mains plug that costs £19.50.

It's half the price of my totally 'foo proof' MK Duraplug 4-way extension (with £3.50 MK Safety Plug) that has never - to my knowledge - been featured in any hi-fi review, or sold in any hi-fi shop, or been modified by any hi-fi accessory company and that I ordered through a local (trade) electrical wholesaler.

Assuming the Hydra complies with the relevant European / Norwegian electrical safety standards, then I don't see what the fuss is. It's just a four-into-one plug.

Assuming (again) that it's safe*, then get the standard (not silver-plated) version that is made for whatever sockets are used in Norway and save some space.

*I saw no Euro or British standards quoted on the web-page.

 

[norsk]

:beer: Hi Camac

many thanks for that,now I know am very wet behind the ears on all this

best wishes Steve :cheers:

 

[norsk]

:cheers: Hi Chebby

Yep! thats right and that is what I was asking about not the mains conditioning altgough this plug claims to help that,I found myself answering the wider quaetion of mains devices? which as everyone agrees solicits strong passions on all sides.

I was mainly intersted in the neatness aspect of th HYDRA? but had read another reveiw on a better option? and this is what i was looking for feedback on.

am not even sure I will need one but intersting to know about anyway

all the best Steve :cheers:

 

[norsk]

hello again CnoEvil

Good of you to hang in there and try to give me good advice , no direspect but I have a pretty good idea re the possible sending of stuff from UK?

I will explain,Norway is not in the EU so we still pay high taxes on everything(35%) including fees.. that enters the country with a value of around £18 so that is one aspect,the second point is P&P costs very high these days and from Norway (third most expensive place on the planet) IE Returning unwanted items.....it really gets scary.I could not see how it would work,but am more than open to be proved wrong,by any retailer out there who may wish to send me stuff to audition..To be honest I don`t think there will be many takers.

You say they a lot of customers abroad but how many actually send stuff on approval?

all the best Steve :cheers:

 

[CnoEvil]

hello again CnoEvil

Good of you to hang in there and try to give me good advice ,but no direspect but I have a pretty good idea re the possible sending of stuff from UK?

I will explain,Norway is not in the EU so we still pay high taxes on everything that enters the country with a value of aroung £18 so that is one aspect,the second point is P&P costs very high these days and from Norway (third most expensive place on the palnet) it really gets scary.I could not see how it would work,but am more than open to be proved wrong,by any retailer out there who may wish to send me stuff to audition..To be honest I don`t thikn there will be many takers.

all the best Steve :cheers:

Fair 'nuff......I hope it works out for you.

 

[norsk]

:cheers: :beer: :cheers: Many thanks for your good wishes

really appreciate it

I am trying very hard to learn very fast and not to make to many expensive mistakes

all the best Steve :dance:

 

[TrevC]

To summarise, if you have a clue about electronics you will know that the way you connect the mains can have no effect on performance. It just doesn't work like that.

 

[norsk]

:cheers: Hi Trev C

Not sure if your reply was for me or the wider viewing membership?

Speaking for myself I was only interested in the neatness idea of the Hydra not so much the mains cleaning claims,if that`s what they were,I make no claims as to what beyond being a 4 in 1 plug can do or not do....

All the Best Steve :cheers:

 

[abacus]

As you outside the UK just pop down to your local DIY or Electrical store and pick a standard one up from there.

Only downsides are if the mains leads are not detachable from the equipment you would have to disconnect them if you wanted to change anything, also as there is normally only 1 fuse in them if this blows all 4 items will stop working.

In most cases the shear neatness outweighs the small chance of the above occurring.

Hope this helps

Bill

 

[MakkaPakka]

A bit of research will reveal that the 'Hydra' plug is in fact a Micromark multi-plug which can be purchased online for a tenner.

 

[norsk]

:wave: Hello Everyone,

I am now totally convinced that the HYDRA type plug is a non starter,and more trouble than it`s worth,will be sticking to normal cable and plugs.Many thanks for all your input & feedback

Best wishes Steve :cheers: