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DIY Power cables..Are metal end plugs better than plastic?

I made some cable ps using DH Labs Red Wave wire and bought some SonarQuest end plugs. They are nice but feel a little cheap plus I do not like how the strain relief adjusts to my cable wire jacket. The cable is about 16mm thick and it’s to large for the extra strain relief for a smaller type cable so it kind of gets off centered. 
Who makes some nice plug ends that don’t cost a fortune that are maybe made of metal or better material that has better strain reliefs built in?
todd1010

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If SonarQuest are built like Wattgate, you can simply knock the plastic strain relief piece out to accommodate your larger cable, it will then not look off centered. I wouldn't worry too much about the strain relief unless you plan on unplugging by grabbing the cord.
As for the power connector casing, I prefer a case made of non-conductive material.
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