wtd good quality mains distribution block

[karma67]

as per title,what have you got to sell please?

[mad-moon]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Weiduka-AC8-8-Advanced-Audio-Power-3000W-15A-Purifier-Lightning-protection/272493091061?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[struth]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Weiduka-AC8-8-Advanced-Audio-Power-3000W-15A-Purifier-Lightning-protection/272493091061?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

looks good for the money that

[Monty]

Try these,

Olson Power Distribution Units - Shop Now - Made in the UK‎
www.olsondirect.co.uk/‎020 8905 7273

I use one with some new mains lead now attached. They are very good quality and not too expensive.

I think Russ Andrews once used Olsen mains blocks, with some very nice wire and a price tag to match.

[struth]

These Belkin pure av units are. Very good. Probably selling mine in new year

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171228/908fedc2fa5f72bf2241a4ebb37274d2.jpg

[RobbieGong]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Wei...19.m1438.l2649


looks good for the money that

Not half :)

[karma67]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Weiduka-AC8-8-Advanced-Audio-Power-3000W-15A-Purifier-Lightning-protection/272493091061?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

that does look good value,they also do this one too, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2017-Dual-LED-Display-Audio-Power-Filter-3000W-15A-Purifier-Lightning-Protection/272515956080?_trkparms=aid%3D444000%26algo%3DSOI.D EFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D49130%26meid%3D1e2748a23cb 641aabb770802e57b7e09%26pid%3D100752%26rk%3D2%26rk t%3D3%26sd%3D272515919715&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

[karma67]

and this one which is just a extension block with no frills, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6Outlet-YB600-Power-Strip-mains-Distributor-AU-EU-UK-US-Plug-Socket-Output/231949561924?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[yolakim]

I might be about to sell an MCRU 8-gang Rhodium Plated mains extension block - about 12 months old and in great shape. Currently listed at £207 on the website, but mine came with an MS HD Power rhodium mains plug with what looks like a Synergistic SR20 fuse fitted - the one one the website looks like an MK Toughplug. Will be looking for £120 + postage.

Nothing like as complicated/sophisticated/technical as what's been highlighted by others here, but might be what you're after? PM me if interested.

[Barry]

Try these,

Olson Power Distribution Units - Shop Now - Made in the UK‎
www.olsondirect.co.uk/‎020 8905 7273

I use one with some new mains lead now attached. They are very good quality and not too expensive.

I think Russ Andrews once used Olsen mains blocks, with some very nice wire and a price tag to match.

I used to use a 6-way Olsen distribution block that looks very similar to those shown. They are very well made, use MK outlets and a Schaffner filter unit. I removed the switch and neon on mine (not needed and the neon can be a noise source).

[Mikeandvan]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Weiduka-AC8-8-Advanced-Audio-Power-3000W-15A-Purifier-Lightning-protection/272493091061?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

How on earth is it possible to make profit out of selling those that cheap? Weird.

[Mikeandvan]

I went down Maplins on London road the other day, £11 for a 4 way extension lead with surge protector, my amps no longer blow!

[Barry]

How on earth is it possible to make profit out of selling those that cheap? Weird.

Probably because it uses cheap and therefore poor-quality components. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (or anything else 'Made in China' intended for use with the UK mains supply).

[walpurgis]

Probably because it uses cheap and therefore poor-quality components. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (or anything else 'Made in China' intended for use with the UK mains supply).

That's a bit unfair. Granted, the cheap stuff can be of questionable quality and is likely to be 220v or 230v rated, but there are some very nice quality Chinese Hi-Fi makes too, who manufacture proper UK spec electronics. MingDa spring to mind and I believe the beautifully made Sinovt (Raphaelite) items can be properly specced for UK.

[mad-moon]

Just about every electrical item in the UK has Chinese components in it, one way or the other...Kettles , Irons, washing machines, electric ovens, deep fat fryers, mixers, TV's stereo systems, tv boxes, routers, computers, electrical cables, light fittings, bulbs, etc etc etc etc etc etc etc ...anyway...Lets get back to the op's request for a mains distribution block....

Just looked at the bottom of my BRITISH TELECOM Telephone base unit and hand set...HAVE A GUESS WHERE THEY ARE MADE


Probably because it uses cheap and therefore poor-quality components. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (or anything else 'Made in China' intended for use with the UK mains supply).

[Primalsea]

If you just need a good mains block these seem OK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brennenstuhl-1952283100-Premium-Line-extension-switchable/dp/B00YCAGVOS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1514538707&sr=8-2&keywords=12+way+extension+lead

No filter or surge suppression though.

[Lerxst]

Probably because it uses cheap and therefore poor-quality components. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (or anything else 'Made in China' intended for use with the UK mains supply).

Neither would I

[paulf-2007]

Four twin sockets in my listening room and no trailing crap. That first link with the cheap fancy looking display has sockets for different countries plugs, for those who try to say the mains makes a difference, surely those sockets wouldn't be ideal.

[karma67]

thinking about it sensibly i think it might be best to upgrade all my system cables to Belden 19364,replace iec plugs with schurter ones,wall plugs with mk ones and then buy an extension block such as an olson one,i can use the belden on that too.
i dont want to spend daft money but the above seems like good quality at a good price point.ive also covered all the bases rather than just one area ie the extension block. what do you think?

[vinylist]

Interesting. For whatever (little?) it’s worth the Tacima mains conditioner has some good reviews (https://www.whathifi.com/tacima/cs947/review) - have folk here any experience with them?

[Open Door]

Interesting. For whatever (little?) it’s worth the Tacima mains conditioner has some good reviews (https://www.whathifi.com/tacima/cs947/review) - have folk here any experience with them?

I’ve used them in the past and agree with the reviews. For the money - stonking!

[mfin]

Don't bother with anything cheap that has a filter or surge protection in it, they can affect the sound negatively. It's easy to think they are a good idea, they're not really.

The Olson ones with the led bypassed are an ok shout for something cheap, especially if you can find one with no switches. The dreaded Russ Andrews make their Powerbar S, which is pretty good if you can pick one up s/h. If you want something star-earthed, a Wireworld Matrix 2 is a good shout.

For completely star wired ones, unless you want to spend more like £500-600 you are better off building your own (if you know what you are doing!!!), using good sockets and internal wire that is the same as the feeding power cord, and good crimp or screw copper terminals inside for each of the 3 star terminals for live neutral and earth (UK I am talking here). You could also use Schuko sockets to eliminate having fuses in each cable being plugged in.

For many people, sources and low draw items can all be powered from a regenerator, leaving power amps or integrated amp to be plugged directly into the wall (don't bother plugging into a regen, it makes those items sound worse). This negates lots of the above being needed, a Power Inspired AG500 costs £275 and will power a Dac, CD Transport, Preamp and Phono Stage and be barely using much of its capacity and it's internal fan can be turned all the way down (completely inaudible). The affects of a Mains regen on the items I have listed can be heard immediately in many systems. (Oh, you're good for surge protection from spikes when running one of these and your gear gets a more pure and steady 230v)

[hard1175]

Hi Jamie
I have a True colours constrictor 5 way main block
Which I’m not using £35 + P&P if you’re interested.

Regards
Bernie

[karma67]

cheers,
this may seem like a stupid question but if you know your stuff isn't being moved or unplugged alot whats wrong with using a junction box that eliminates plugs etc?

[mad-moon]

Neither would I

I suppose you won't plug into the British mains system any of your electrical equipment, which is made in China...laptops, computers, mobile phones, television, kitchen appliances...I'm using a British Amplifier,.(allegedly)...It might have been designed in Britain...but it's built in Taiwan...a Musical Fidelity A5 integrated

[Simon_LDT]

I suppose you wont plug into the British mains system any of your electrical equipment, which is made in China...laptops, computers, mobile phones, television,

I don't think the problem is the parts and where they come from, more about the fact that UK items have to conform to electrical safety standards before it is to be sold to the public (even if people think some of these are nonsense). I would bet a lot of these cheap ''buy direct from China on ebay'' electrical items are not compliant with this and while they are most likely fine, it is still a gamble to use them (unless you have knowledge to check/test before using).

I remember not too long back there were concerns over some cheap Linear PSU from China not being correctly earthed, for example.

[postmanpat]

+1 for the Tacima mains conditioner, i think thats good value and have had one for a couple of years.

[paulf-2007]

Cone on guys, it's mains power you're talking about:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Yomanze]

Hi, try one of the many Olsen mains blocks available s/h or new on the web. There are some unswitched ones with no neon. They're heavy, and you can lift them up when holding a plug, super tight connections. Designed for industrial environments, and will drop the impedance compared with cheap blocks lacking tight connections.

[Barry]

cheers,
this may seem like a stupid question but if you know your stuff isn't being moved or unplugged alot whats wrong with using a junction box that eliminates plugs etc?

In principle nothing, provided the feed to the junction box is not hard wired to the house mains supply, otherwise your household insurance could be deemed null and void by your insurers. You need a de-matable connection between the equipment and the mains supply: either a fused 13A style connector if you have a ring main system, or a round-pin 5A or 15A connector (suitably protected with an appropriate overcurrent device in the consumer unit) if you have a radial system.

[karma67]

thats what i had in mind,all the equipment hard wired through a junction box which in turn is plugged into a wall socket going back to the consumer unit.seems a no brainer and costs under a couple of quid.

[Jtt1888]

I have a spare 5 way Olson unswitched block with approx 2m of Belden E3462 flex, no plug attached. I’m using another pair of these at the moment and as others have suggested, they are no nonsense solidly built blocks.