Where do you guys get your power cords?

[rmcelwee]

Not sure if this is goes in RESTORATION or not but it isn't very technical so I thought I would ask here.

I get most of my machines with ripped up three prong power cords. I've been using old extension cords but I am running out of them. I thought about using old computer power cords but they are usually going to be around 4 feet long once you finish splicing them in. This wouldn't be optimal on a game that plugs into the wall in my shop (outlets are about 4 feet from the ground) and needs to be pulled from the wall from time to time. What do you guys use? I'm kind of looking for something that would be $2 or so on Ebay from China.

 

[hailrazer]

Home Depot. 3 prong 6' or 8' replacement power cords.

 

[Eternaliquid]

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-16-gauge-outdoor-extension-cord-61995.html

10 ft. x 16 Gauge Outdoor Extension Cord - $5.99

 

[hailrazer]

How bout 10 for $38.00 shipped.

Can't beat $3.80 each

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-10-6FT-...706120?hash=item19f2ae8588:g:ykgAAOxyeZNTVRDe

 

[87 t-66]

http://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=power+cord

 

[hailrazer]

http://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=power+cord

Those are all 18awg. I would recommend 16awg for power on an arcade cab.

 

[Alpha-tron]

http://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=power+cord

What he said.. and they are local to me...

You may also hit local swapmeet for extension cords or long computer power cords they do come in 10ft and sometime even longer. If color isnt a issue you can get green power cords on the cheap after Halloween or christmas..

 

[87 t-66]

Those are all 18awg.

no they arent.

 

[hailrazer]

no they arent.

Oops sorry, my phone was only showing a few.

 

[rmcelwee]

http://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=power+cord

Ah, I forgot all about monoprice. Thanks!


8 x 10ft @ 16awg = $38 shipped. Less than $5 isn't too bad. I was hoping for something a little cheaper but I might have to go with that. I have a ton of 6' cords here but I really need them to be a tad longer (hard to find cheap ones longer than 6').

 

[Scott C]

Not sure if this is goes in RESTORATION or not but it isn't very technical so I thought I would ask here.

I get most of my machines with ripped up three prong power cords. I've been using old extension cords but I am running out of them. I thought about using old computer power cords but they are usually going to be around 4 feet long once you finish splicing them in. This wouldn't be optimal on a game that plugs into the wall in my shop (outlets are about 4 feet from the ground) and needs to be pulled from the wall from time to time. What do you guys use? I'm kind of looking for something that would be $2 or so on Ebay from China.

Computer cords, especially server cords are much longer. These are what I use as most used computer shops have them by the case. My longest is 16 foot long and 14ga. Works great. The rest are 10-14 foot and 16ga.

Scott C.

 

[Humdinger]

Bob Roberts' flat 3-conductor 8' units are my favorites. Very flexible and made better than those ultra-cheap fat round cords. Bought one of those for my California Speed and the damn thing was bad right out of the bag!

 

[smalltownguy2]

Computer cords, especially server cords are much longer. These are what I use as most used computer shops have them by the case. My longest is 16 foot long and 14ga. Works great. The rest are 10-14 foot and 16ga.

Scott C.

^ What he said. Hit up a computer repair store. They will hand you whatever you want, free.

 

[joeycuda]

^ What he said. Hit up a computer repair store. They will hand you whatever you want, free.

One of the thrift stores local to me has a bin with the electronics stuff of just various cords, for cheap.

 

[whitefox]

Bob Roberts' flat 3-conductor 8' units are my favorites. Very flexible and made better than those ultra-cheap fat round cords. Bought one of those for my California Speed and the damn thing was bad right out of the bag!

Yeah I like Bob's power cables, they have that very beefy plug connector end that's serious business looking.

 

[treborlicec]

Unless the cord is physically damaged, I just replace the plug end piece.