Do you really need 'audiophile' mains leads?

[Marco]

{Originally posted in the D.I.Y room and moved to Blank Canvas - will be moved later to The Artist's Palette}. See post #13 for the main 'meat' of the thread.


Guys,

I'm currently experimenting with D.I.Y mains cables made from 6mm twin & earth mains cable (the old red and black coloured stuff, which I've been told is superior) and high quality female IEC plugs; the other end of the cable will simply be bare wire and so hard-wired into my dedicated CU as with my current Transparent mains leads.

What I'd like to do is cover the cable with some material to make the finished item look nicer, so I wondered where one can obtain the sheaths and braiding used on mains leads and interconnects by professional manufacturers, for example the black braid stuff found on Transparent, Russ Andrews products or similar?

Any links to companies selling the material I need would be much appreciated

Marco.

[leo]

You mean stuff like this Nylon braiding http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Braid-sleeving...1%7C240%3A1318

Should be avaialble in various diameters, it stretches too

[leo]

I'm sure it can be had cheaper, I think Maplin used to sell it but not sure if they do it now

Choices of colours https://www.wirecare.com/uvprod.asp

http://www.techflex.com/prod_PTN.asp

[The Grand Wazoo]

I used to buy the Maplin stuff - it's grey though. Very cheap

[Ali Tait]

See here from Farnell's Marco- http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/bro...equestid=62410

Dunno how that price compares with others.

Though if you wait a while I could get you some gratis.

[Mike]

If you don't mind grey, it could be very cheap indeed. I can send you some for free!

[Marco]

Cheers, Guys. I'm looking for something that's available though in the UK. I like the black stuff in Leo's second link but would need a UK supplier - any ideas? Do Maplins definitely still sell it?

Also, the stuff in Leo's Ebay link looks fine but would it go over 6mm T&E with the thick (rather inflexible) grey 'rubbery' covering in place?

Marco.

[Marco]

Oops... Just noticed the latest replies

Farnells looks good. Mikey I don't mind grey so if you could send me what you have that would be great. I'll need about 4m of it (I'm making up 2 x 2m mains leads to start with)

Cheers!

Marco.

[Mike]

Marco,

How much are you looking for, and do you remember that stuff the digi interconnect was covered in? I've got plenty of that left.

If you don't mind paying RS prices I have an account with them and can have it delivered directly to you, post free.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...94957346&Nty=1

[Marco]

Mmm... That could be a go-er, Mikey. I'm just having my lunch at the mo, so will PM you later

Marco.