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Lousy IEC Connections

I have had many different power cords.  I will not name manufacturers, but they are well known.  I continue to experience IEC plug slop.  And, quite frankly, I am tired of it.  Why spend the money on the cord when the connection is ultimately lame.
Have you experienced said slop and have you a solution?
rpw357
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
They all need cable risers.
invalid
1,180 posts
 
They all need cable risers.


The power cable to my amplifier doesn't need cable risers, it goes straight from the wall to the IEC connector on my amp without even touching the floor. 
rpw357 OP
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I appreciate all of the help and suggestions.  Personally, I would like to see the component & cable manufacturers move to a locking IEC
http://http//www.ieclock.com/
I know not the sole solution, but the direction in general I would like to see.
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ozzy
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Use a couple of wraps of plumbers teflon tape over the IEC end before inserting to tighten the connection.

ozzy
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fuzztone
5,582 posts
 
Cable risers do NOTHING for poor design.
IEC connects WERE set up for snug rubber plugs and 14 ga. cable. Not plastic or machined metal plugs with stiffy garden hose.
Thanks for bringing this up, I wrap the plug with friction tape.
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