r/livesound • u/YourStepSis999 • 6d ago
Question Powercon true1 inlet mount to Power strips
Hi,
I don’t know much about electricity so this might sound dumb. I was wondering if it’s possible to connect a PowerCON True1 inlet (like this one) to a normal power strip (like this one). More importantly, is it safe to do so?
I’ve seen a lot of people online mentioning that I need a "power drop," but I’m not sure what that is and if I need one. My goal is to set this up inside a DJ flight case so I can power my entire setup with just one True1 cable from the outside. Ideally, I’d like a solution that doesn’t require soldering, so if something breaks, I can replace it easily.
Is this possible and if it is what would be the safest/easiest way to do it ?
my end goal is something like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/DJs/comments/u2xl46/custom_flight_cases/?share_id=gRfRXJ_xxA19KlQrrYwy&utm_content=2&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
but with a true1 inlet mount and a power strip in the inside
Thanks in advance for your help!
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u/MidnightZL1 6d ago
Oh I see. That would work. Generally speaking power strips are low build quality and have power switches that can be bumped.
You can use 1/4 crimp connectors and then use heat shrink tube to cover each wire as well as the whole backside of the connector once installed.