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Title: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: Osirus23 on August 23, 2010, 11:45:55 am: The three prong PC power supply type things to connect the cord to the cab.

I know I've seen them posted here more than once but I've tried every search term I can think of and haven't found them.
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: bkenobi on August 23, 2010, 11:47:54 am: Fry's has them.
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: newmanfamilyvlogs on August 23, 2010, 11:55:16 am: How about these?

http://www.surplus-electronics-sales.com/Zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=265 (http://www.surplus-electronics-sales.com/Zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=265)

http://www.allspectrum.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3049 (http://www.allspectrum.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3049)
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: gryhnd on August 23, 2010, 12:00:00 pm: I get mine from Parts Express. IEC Power Jack Chassis Mount for $2

I also have a couple laying around I ripped out of dead power supplies (along with their cooling fans).
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: Osirus23 on August 23, 2010, 12:35:40 pm: Thank you that's exactly what I need.
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: Rick on August 23, 2010, 12:36:23 pm: Quote from: gryhnd on August 23, 2010, 12:00:00 pm
I also have a couple laying around I ripped out of dead power supplies (along with their cooling fans).

Well, dang, that's a nice idea. /me goes to sort through his pile of power supplies...
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: Hoopz on August 23, 2010, 12:45:52 pm: Quote from: Rick Elphinstone on August 23, 2010, 12:36:23 pm
Quote from: gryhnd on August 23, 2010, 12:00:00 pm
I also have a couple laying around I ripped out of dead power supplies (along with their cooling fans).

Well, dang, that's a nice idea. /me goes to sort through his pile of power supplies...
A few years ago, someone posted the same question. There were a few answers until some genius came along and said to take em out of old power supplies. It was pretty funny since we've all seen them but never thought of that. :)
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: Eddie_Brock on August 23, 2010, 01:03:48 pm: Quote from: Rick Elphinstone on August 23, 2010, 12:36:23 pm
Quote from: gryhnd on August 23, 2010, 12:00:00 pm
I also have a couple laying around I ripped out of dead power supplies (along with their cooling fans).

Well, dang, that's a nice idea. /me goes to sort through his pile of power supplies...

This is what I'd recommend. I tore mine out of an old dot-matrix printer, works a treat!
Title: Re: Where can I order the power cord brackets to mount on the back of my cab?
Post by: bkenobi on August 23, 2010, 01:43:51 pm: That works if you have a component with the connector you need sitting around. If you don't have one, ordering one or picking one up from Fry's for <$5 is a good option. Even if you have a component, you still have to disassemble and desolder. Not a big deal, but neither is $5 IMO.