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Old 20th June 2006   #1
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Question Line-warts and rack cases

I have two pieces of gear that use line-warts. I'l like to keep them plugged into the power conditioner in my rack case w/o having them slide around the case.

Any suggestions on how to secure a line-wart when using a power conditioner in a rack-case?

Please don't say "duct-tape"!

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I solved that problem by using 12" power cord extenders (Radio Shack) and drilling small holes in the case (both SKB & wood) and securing the "wall warts" with plastic tie wraps run through the holes. about $6 a pack for the 8" long ones at Home Depot. It's worked great and never came loose.
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I used hot glue once, stayed in place for maybe 2 years before I removed it.
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I install one of these 2U vent panels on the rear rails:

http://www.middleatlantic.com/rackac.../vpanels.htm#4

Then wiretie the power supplies to it, and use some of those wall wart removers to plug them into the power strip. I dig it.

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I use this Furman power strip -
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I've used Velcro in the past, though may come loose with heavy travel. I usually have guitar cables and stuff in the back when it's packed up which keeps the loose stuff from bangin' around anyway...
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I install one of these 2U vent panels on the rear rails:

http://www.middleatlantic.com/rackac.../vpanels.htm#4

Then wiretie the power supplies to it, and use some of those wall wart removers to plug them into the power strip. I dig it.

-Dave
This is innovative, Dave.

I think I might blend Dan's 12" cord extender with this your approach. However, I'm not sure what you mean by "wall wart remover".

Thanks, All, for the suggestions.

- Jim

edit: I found the "wall wart removers" online. Since I have line-warts, I'll use the 12" cord extender instead. Thanks.
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I've tried pretty much every suggestion mentioned. They all have worked well.

I've also done something simular to Dave's rack vent idea. I used a normal blank rack panel and drilled holes where I needed to attach the tie wraps, then a rack mounted power strip went ablove the wall wart panel with the appropriate AC extensions.
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Hey,

Anyone tried this yet?

http://www.mpathx.com/products.php?P...219c800d48b8c0

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Yeah, I saw that awhile ago. It's really sweet.
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if your road case has rails on both the fron and the back then you can just buy a 19" powerboard and turn it inward so that the wallwarts are on the inside.
I keep them inplace with releaseable cable ties.

I really wish Furman would make a rackmount variable powersupply with 8-10 posrts on it.
Basically like a rackmounted Pedal Power but switchable voltage per connection.
I'd buy 4.

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That does look pretty awesome. I hope they come out with a version with lights on the front.

This looks useful as well:

http://www.markertek.com/SearchProdu...ff=2&sort=prod

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