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fantoboy:
I've seen several threads in the past where people mention using something like this to connect a power cable:
http://www.amazon.com/Interpower-8301213-Disconnects-Socket-Rating/dp/B00917Z96S/ref=pd_sim_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=159FSM9SRCYS21931FMQ
I have a smart strip for the inside of the cabinet. Should I solder something like this to the inside of the inlet:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008X0WM5U/ref=dra_a_rv_ff_fx_it_P2000_1000?tag=dradisplay-20
Or is there a cleaner way to do what I'm trying to achieve? I'd rather just have one piece, but I'm guessing something like that doesn't exist. If not, what's the best option for securing the inner piece? I don't think letting it dangle from the wires would be the best option. Also, I've seen people use one with a power switch. Has anyone had success in wiring the computer power button to the switch? I would think it wouldn't work since it's not a momentary switch.
BadMouth:
I originally used a slim surface mount electrical box from Lowe's on the inside.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_153257-35681-CH48S-W_0__?productId=3544302&Ntt=mono+systems+electrical+box&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dmono%2Bsystems%2Belectrical%2Bbox&facetInfo=
I painted it black, used a black cover and black outlet.
It worked and looked nice, but the plug kept getting in the way of my video card due to the way my mobo was mounted.
So I switched to a very short cord with a screw together outlet on the end.
In the end, I wish I'd just chopped the plug off the end of the power strip cord and soldered it directly to the inlet.
One other thing to note. I used a random old pc power cable that was laying around and it ended up melting the inlet due to a poor connection.
It was probably corrosion. Spend a couple extra bucks and buy a brand new cable that's rated for a decent amount of current.
IIRC, my current one is 14 gauge.
keilmillerjr:
I'm using the first option. It looks like a power supply socket and cable.
fantoboy:
--- Quote from: BadMouth on March 12, 2014, 08:57:06 am ---I originally used a slim surface mount electrical box from Lowe's on the inside.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_153257-35681-CH48S-W_0__?productId=3544302&Ntt=mono+systems+electrical+box&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dmono%2Bsystems%2Belectrical%2Bbox&facetInfo=
I painted it black, used a black cover and black outlet.
It worked and looked nice, but the plug kept getting in the way of my video card due to the way my mobo was mounted.
So I switched to a very short cord with a screw together outlet on the end.
--- End quote ---
You used this in conjunction with a separate inlet mounted on the outside?
--- Quote from: keilmillerjr on March 12, 2014, 09:03:51 am ---I'm using the first option. It looks like a power supply socket and cable.
--- End quote ---
How did you wire the inside of it?
EMDB:
You should cut of the plug of the smart strip and solder the cable to the back of the socket outlet (the first picture in your starting post). You can also use an outlet with a switch. Connection is the same as the one without a switch.
@PL1: This should be covered in the new FAQ as it is asked a lot lately...
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