mains cabels fig 8

[admin_exported]

which is the best fig 8 mains cable?

 

[aliEnRIK]

the BEST is obviously down to personal preference but these guys ~

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/TM3CONNECTIONS

do what I would say is best for the cash. They do both a copper braid and a silver plated braid configuration (I have the silver plated (possibly solid silver, ive forgotten now to be honest) and it made a difference to my virgin media box)

 

[clearer_audio]

1jonnyboy:which is the best fig 8 mains cable?

Hi Johnnyboy,

Figure of 8 connectors are limiting due to their current rating of 1A and also since they can only accept a small diameter cable and small gauge conductors (modifying the connector to accept a large diameter cable and larger conductors will invalidate any safety approvals and can be dangerous).

An IEC-to-Figure 8 Adaptor which fits onto the end of a standard IEC connector (which can usually accept larger diameter cables and larger conductors without modification) will allow a higher-performance cable to be used. This option will open up your options and you could therefore look at any power cable on the market.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Darren

 

[Anonymous]

i found the merlin tarantula mains cable combined wuth their distribution block improved picture on my denon dvd... reasonably priced too.

i guess it depends on your needs really?

 

[a.g.]

There's a chap on eBay who sells Black Rhodium Fusion based figure-of-8 cables. I can highly recommend these.

 

[Dave_]

or buy a cable with a wattgate connector or similar 3 pin, and by a figure 8 adapter, like this then your options are pretty much unlimited

 

[aliEnRIK]

I must admit that I tried a russ andrews connector on my virgin box and used a full on IEC cable. Invariably it broke my box!! (The connection point actualy broke clean off leaving me with a 'dead' virgin box)

I dont recommend it myself either (Managed to blag a replacement no problem though which is why I went for the silver 8 fig)

 

[clearer_audio]

aliEnRIK:
I must admit that I tried a russ andrews connector on my virgin box and used a full on IEC cable. Invariably it broke my box!! (The connection point actualy broke clean off leaving me with a 'dead' virgin box)

I dont recommend it myself either (Managed to blag a replacement no problem though which is why I went for the silver 8 fig)

Hi aliEnRIK,

I have heard of this problem before. If you find that the adaptor is stressing the Figure 8 inlet - due to the cable pulling the adaptor down - then you can support the adaptor with a small piece of wood underneath to keep the adaptor horizontal and therefore eliminating any stress.

All the best,
Darren