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Hacking a SmartStrip - Help! [NEW PICS (09.26.07)]
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javeryh:
I am about to try and hack a SmartStrip by basically cutting off the plug and wiring it to a different plug/electric socket.  I want to achieve a "finished" look on the outside of my cabinet as well as be able to disconnect the power cord if I feel like it.  Plus, I've never done something like this before and I'm always up for learning something new.

I haven't actually cut the plug off of the SmartStrip yet in case someone wants to talk me out of this due to any potential dangers - the cabinet is going in my daughter's room so it must be 1000% safe.  If no one can help without getting a look at the inside of the SmartStrip power cord then I guess I'll cut it open and post more pics.

Anyway, I have three wires coming out of the plug thingy and (presumably) three wires in the smartstrip after I cut off the plug.  How should I connect the wires in the SmartStrip to the wires on the plug/socket thingy?

Thanks!   :cheers:

javeryh:
More pics, including the power cord I'll be using.
RitchieTheBrit:
Okay, well in theory, there should be nothing wrong with your plan.  Basically, that socket will be carrying mains voltage from the cable to the cabinet, so you won;t be forcing it to do anything it's not supposed to.

Something like THIS is what I think you are looking for.  Completely safe, and a rather neat finish to boot.  Of course, this is UK spec, so US voltage will be different.

It'll be interesting to see this work.  Very neat solution.
Green Giant:
Assuming the socket you are using is rated to handle the computer/monitor power draw, you are fine.

An easier alternative that won't ruin your smart strip is hack up an extension cord.  I did this for mine.  I cut open a 10 foot cord and dropped in a high power switch.  Now I can just flip that switch to send power to my power strip.  Just grab a 6 foot cord or whatever you have, as long as it is heavy duty with ground, and chop off the end of it.  Wire in your adapter and you are done.
BobA:
It is not going to work the way it is wired.   I cannot see 3 connections to the incomming AC.   I can only see a black and yellow on the top connector.   It also loolks like the red wire comes from the fuse but there is no input to the fuse.   Can you priovide a full on back shot of the wires as most of your pics do not show the complete back clearly?

BobA

This is the main pic I am going from.
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