AC inlet for petalboard

[luthierwnc]

Hi All,  I'm redesigning a long neglected pedalboard and want to include a patch-bay.  Getting 120v AC in is straight-forward but I wondered about the back side.  It would be easy enough to just attach a 120v ICE cord to the naked prongs and shrink-tube the heck out of them.  Something tells me there is a better way.  Does anyone know if there are dual male/male connectors for either side of a panel that are more kick-resistant?  Thanks, Skip

[acheld]

It depends on the physical size of the unit IMO.

For anything big enough I strongly prefer Neutrik Powercon connectors.  These are nearly indestructible in my experience.  I understand they are clunky, but they are robust.

If the unit is on the small side, I just use a power cord strain relief to run the mains in to the box. 

Although IEC connectors are common, I've had too many pulled out at the wrong time!  Also, folks will "borrow" the AC cord to use on another piece of equipment . . .

[SILVERGUN]

Based on acheld's post I came across this:
Neutrik NAC3MM-1 powerCON Cable Coupler (parts-express.com)


Is that what you meant by "dual male/male"?

[luthierwnc]

Thanks guys,  something like that but panel mounted.  sh

[SILVERGUN]

close, with IEC
Looperwerk Back Mount IEC Power Socket Kit for Pedaltrain and other Pedalboards | LOOPERWERK | Reverb

different
RS PRO | RS PRO Panel Mount Industrial Power Connector, 4 Contacts, M20 Connector, Socket | 206-5199 | RS Components (rsdelivers.com)

just throwin stuff out there as ideas
1523447 Phoenix Contact | DUPLICON Panel Mount M12 Connector, Female, 4 Way, 4.0A, 250.0 V | 653-6066 | RS Components (rsdelivers.com)

still throwin
AC Power Inlet - Blackbird Pedalboards

Standard IEC Inlet / AC Outlet - Please contact us for a shipping quote if you are outside the United States (pedalpad.com)

Amazon.com: Viborg AC 250V 10A IEC320 C14 Panel Mount Plug Adapter Power Connector Socket Screw Mount 3 Pins Inlet Male Power Plug Socket Audio Grade (Pure Copper, Brown) : Electronics

[luthierwnc]

the first is what I was thinking.  thanks, sh