Power Linking

[DJWilson]

Hi,

We're currently looking at re-arranging our lighting set-up for bigger rigs and rather than having to buy extra ho7rn-f IEC cables we'd like to daisy power chain them. (less plugs, less cable length etc etc).

We'd only be linking one Barrel and one ADJ Hex. (Per side).

https://electromarket.co.uk/beamz-in...ine-fluid-700w
https://www.djkit.com/american-dj/am...j-5px-hex.html

I'm assuming the power is low enough for these both to work safely but wanted to check before I give it a go!

Thanks.

[Excalibur]

Not familiar with either of these, but certainly with the ADJ fixtures, there's likely to be a number specified in the manual, eg 240v=10 units, 120v=5 units, sort of thing. Basically, as you're all LED, there's unlikely to be any problem at all with daisy chaining them.

The only issue I can see will be with the pars having Powercon connectors, you'll end up with leads that aren't standard. Not really a problem.

[DJWilson]

Not familiar with either of these, but certainly with the ADJ fixtures, there's likely to be a number specified in the manual, eg 240v=10 units, 120v=5 units, sort of thing. Basically, as you're all LED, there's unlikely to be any problem at all with daisy chaining them.

The only issue I can see will be with the pars having Powercon connectors, you'll end up with leads that aren't standard. Not really a problem.

Thanks for that!

Oh yeah, just noticed that. They must have been updated. My pair have the standard IEC.

[Pe7e]

I'm assuming you will be making your own cables up, so check that the cable you intend to purchase will actually fit into an IEC fitting, H07 RNF has a greater OD than a similar rated PVC cable, I think you will struggle to get a rubber cable over 3 x 1mm to fit down the strain relief fitting of an IEC fitting.

[DJWilson]

Ready made cables.

Either of these will be fine?

https://www.djkit.com/skytec/iec-mains-lead-20m.html

https://www.martencables.co.uk/produ...-rubber-cable/

[Pe7e]

Ready made cables.

Either of these will be fine?

https://www.djkit.com/skytec/iec-mains-lead-20m.html

https://www.martencables.co.uk/produ...-rubber-cable/

Either would be OK, but the Skytec ones aren't flexible rubber HO7 RNF though, and will probably get stiff in cold weather

[ppentertainments]

Ready made cables.

Either of these will be fine?

https://www.djkit.com/skytec/iec-mains-lead-20m.html

https://www.martencables.co.uk/produ...-rubber-cable/

Skytec ones will do the job, however the Marten cables will last a lifetime, just depends on what £££ you want to spend. I used to use cheap cables but am slowly upgrading them all - no performance difference but they do feel a lot better and will last.