Long(too) captive A/C cords


Looking for some good ideas on how to manage a very long set of captive AC cords, In the past , pushed them  under my stereo rack and put cardas blocks  under them Just to get them off the carpet.... still so bulky

randu
  1. Easiest solution: Cut them to the length that works in your system and reterminate the plugs.
  2. Open the gear, disconnect the power cords inside of the equipment, cut to length (i.e., cut off the unterminated end) and then reattach inside (no need to reterminate).
  3. If you are worried about resale and want to preserve the original PCs, then open the gear, disconnect the stock PCs inside and remove them, and then replace with bulk power cords in the length you need, and terminate with new plugs. You can reattach the original cords if you ever sell the gear.