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any tricks for using bigass pc's?

i've been trying out a number of powercords recently. most of these are behemoths. very large diameter, very heavy. i've had difficulty keeping the iec-end snugged up to my pre/dac, which occupies the top shelf of a 4-shelf zoethecus stand. i figure i can rig up a velcro cord holder to take some of the weight off the iec connection, but i wonder if any of you after-market pc aficionados out there might have other suggestions. -cfb
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tireguy
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There are different size cable tie blocks. There techinical name is a 4-way self adheasive mounting brace, I have lots of them at work we use them all the time, if you would like I can put a bunch in an envelope and send them out to you, let me know. I think the brand we use is 3M, like Albert said the mounting surface must be VERY clean or they will not stick, and if you "overload" them they will fall off regardless of how clean the surface is.
tireguy
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Well kelly I am used to dealing with "behemoths. very large diameter, very heavy" cords that you are refering too. Its tricky but once you get the hang of it, it ain't too bad, and the ladies love it ;) I hear you though I have one power cord that is so large in diamter and so stiff that I can use it to toast marshmellows over an open flame and it won't sag, from 6 feet I might add.(for those who wonder I hold the IEC end, how would I get 3 marshmellows to stick into the IEC socket with out burning my fingers taking them out, duh?) Fortunatly in my rack(which has much less gear then yours, thank the good lord I couldn't deal with much more) I have room to wrench the cords out and around, though it is sometimes hard to make a secure connection to the wall, from the angle it approaches at. Life is rough.
Tim
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