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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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