My Inline Power Cord Felix

jtwrace · « **on:** 9 Feb 2011, 06:33 pm »

Here are some pics of my Felix that I built during 30min spurts at lunch.
Hope it meets the standards...

Thanks to Occam for the design!

I used the following parts:
Hammond 1455 from Newark.com SKU #845C9903
Hubbell Strain Relief from Newark.com SKU #01J4481
Panel Mount Fuse Holder from Mouser.com 504-HTB-26I
Radio Shack Standoffs 276-1381
2.5A Fast Blow Fuse
1" nut for strain relief

Some pics:

NastyChipmonk · « **Reply #1 on:** 9 Feb 2011, 06:55 pm »

Looks great. It's is giving me inspiration!

F-100 · « **Reply #2 on:** 9 Feb 2011, 07:17 pm »

The best looking Felix box that I've seen so far.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #3 on:** 9 Feb 2011, 08:42 pm »

Definitely, the best looking Felix!

May I have one, please?

Anand.

Indiansprings · « **Reply #4 on:** 9 Feb 2011, 09:05 pm »

Very NICE. Great work.

Occam · « **Reply #5 on:** 9 Feb 2011, 11:18 pm »

Jtw,

Very, very nice!
A wise choice sujectively in using good quality connectors and cordage. I used to believe that with a proper conditioner, the influence of connectors and cordage would be minimal. I was sadly mistaken

Below is my long ago, crude initial attempt at a Felix in a cord [edit: its also the original Felix]

Note the Volex 17604 cord, elegant use of the Rat Shack bespoke ABS box with cable ties, inside and out, for cord retention.

So.... How does it 'sound'?

Regards,
Paul

JDUBS · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 02:53 am »

Nice job! Looks really good.

-Jim

JerryM · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 02:56 am »

Very sweet!

How many 30 minute lunches did it take?

Damned fine photography, too. Thanks for sharing!

Yeah; I've got to ask, too. How does it sound?

Have fun,
Jerry

dBe · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 03:07 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 9 Feb 2011, 06:33 pm

Here are some pics of my Felix that I built during 30min spurts at lunch.
Hope it meets the standards...

Thanks to Occam for the design!

I used the following parts:
Hammond 1455 from Newark.com SKU #845C9903
Hubbell Strain Relief from Newark.com SKU #01J4481
Panel Mount Fuse Holder from Mouser.com 504-HTB-26I
Radio Shack Standoffs 276-1381
2.5A Fast Blow Fuse
1" nut for strain relief

Some pics:

Very, very nice, Jason. You do great work!

Dave

TomS · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 03:47 pm »

That really is impressive work and meticulous attention to detail.

My big wooden Felix box is feeling so humbled it's thinking about skipping a few hertz just to pay homage to the master Felix

I've waffled about the trade off of committing to captive cordage and eliminating the extra connections vs the flexibility of different flavors of connected cords. And then there is the captive outlet box style, like a quad box. So many options ...

sts9fan · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 04:42 pm »

Very purdy! Now all you need to do is start flippin them for $1500!

jtwrace · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 05:44 pm »

Quote from: F-100 on 9 Feb 2011, 07:17 pm

The best looking Felix box that I've seen so far.

Thanks! Way too kind with all the talent here on A.C.

jtwrace · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 05:47 pm »

Quote from: poseidonsvoice on 9 Feb 2011, 08:42 pm

Definitely, the best looking Felix!

May I have one, please?

Anand.

Again, too nice!

Be careful for what you ask for...

jtwrace · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 05:51 pm »

Quote from: Occam on 9 Feb 2011, 11:18 pm

Jtw,

Very, very nice!
A wise choice sujectively in using good quality connectors and cordage. I used to believe that with a proper conditioner, the influence of connectors and cordage would be minimal. I was sadly mistaken

Paul,

Thanks again for the design. I take your compliments to heart as I'm not an E.E. and you are. I know all of us on A.C. really do appreciate having someone with your degree of electrical knowledge.

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So.... How does it 'sound'?
Regards,
Paul

I have no idea. I finished it yesterday and haven't plugged it into anything but a monitor as they're cheap if it blew up.

I try it soon though. I originally built it for my DCX but will try it on my dac first I think.

jtwrace · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 05:52 pm »

Quote from: JDUBS on 10 Feb 2011, 02:53 am

Nice job! Looks really good.

-Jim

Glad I can make you

on one of my threads.

jtwrace · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 05:54 pm »

Quote from: JerryM on 10 Feb 2011, 02:56 am

Very sweet!

How many 30 minute lunches did it take?

I'd say about 2.5 hrs total

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Damned fine photography, too. Thanks for sharing!

If you say so...I was actually embarrased about the quality but got what I got with what I had at the time.

jtwrace · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 05:58 pm »

Quote from: dBe on 10 Feb 2011, 03:07 pm

Very, very nice, Jason. You do great work!

Dave

Thank you sir!

jtwrace · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 06:02 pm »

Quote from: TomS on 10 Feb 2011, 03:47 pm

That really is impressive work and meticulous attention to detail.

My big wooden Felix box is feeling so humbled it's thinking about skipping a few hertz just to pay homage to the master Felix

I've waffled about the trade off of committing to captive cordage and eliminating the extra connections vs the flexibility of different flavors of connected cords. And then there is the captive outlet box style, like a quad box. So many options ...

Thank you Tom. I don't think your Felix is a slouch.

I've found a power cord that is reasonably priced and I've stuck with it after my huge merry go round with power cords. Short of trying one of the Kaplan Cords there isn't anything out there that really gives me that burning desire to try.

jtwrace · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 06:03 pm »

Quote from: sts9fan on 10 Feb 2011, 04:42 pm

Very purdy! Now all you need to do is start flippin them for $1500!

Thanks! Glad you too are liking this thread.

Umm. No. First that wouldn't be right and second I'm not so sure that I could make these all day.

jtwrace · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 Feb 2011, 06:14 pm »

Well, the nice looking Felix has an issue. I've had it plugged into the wall with no load behind me and it started having a rattling noise. I took the top off and all looks fine but it's a strange noise like it's the choke. ??? Still has power at the IEC though.

Any ideas?