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[Scott Holtzman]

Yes, this is what I'm using for speaker hook up.

I still need to cover an IEC mains cable from outlet to amplifier and I'm trying to find a solution for that issue. The IEC plug eon't fit down 3/4" conduit and I can't seal the end to keep stuff out.

Also can't seem to find cable ends to build my own out of the MC cable.

https://www.alliedelec.com/schurter-4782-0100/70080654/

[Erik Jerde]

Yes, this is what I'm using for speaker hook up.

I still need to cover an IEC mains cable from outlet to amplifier and I'm trying to find a solution for that issue. The IEC plug eon't fit down 3/4" conduit and I can't seal the end to keep stuff out.

Also can't seem to find cable ends to build my own out of the MC cable.

If you’re fine with the cable being outside other than the rats then it really shouldn’t matter if stuff gets in it.  For the IEC cable not fitting just chop off the Edison plug end and replace that after fishing through your armor of choice.  Leave the molded IEC alone.

[Tim Hite]

How'd you find that? Been looking for a couple days.

https://www.alliedelec.com/schurter-4782-0100/70080654/

Doh, I forgot cables have two ends.

If you’re fine with the cable being outside other than the rats then it really shouldn’t matter if stuff gets in it.  For the IEC cable not fitting just chop off the Edison plug end and replace that after fishing through your armor of choice.  Leave the molded IEC alone.

[Keith Broughton]

Yes, this is what I'm using for speaker hook up.

I didn't know what MC stood for. I know it as BX.
As suggested, plastic conduit may be the most cost effective solution.

[Tim Hite]

Similar but different, I guess. . .

http://www.ncwhomeinspections.com/BX+Cables+on+exterior+installations

Now that Scott found the magical missing piece for me I can just make up what I wanted.

I didn't know what MC stood for. I know it as BX.
As suggested, plastic conduit may be the most cost effective solution.

[Scott Holtzman]

Similar but different, I guess. . .

http://www.ncwhomeinspections.com/BX+Cables+on+exterior+installations

Now that Scott found the magical missing piece for me I can just make up what I wanted.

Cool, those are real useful for making all sorts of custom cables.  If they made lockers my life would be complete

[Rob Spence]

Yes, this is what I'm using for speaker hook up.

I still need to cover an IEC mains cable from outlet to amplifier and I'm trying to find a solution for that issue. The IEC plug eon't fit down 3/4" conduit and I can't seal the end to keep stuff out.

Also can't seem to find cable ends to build my own out of the MC cable.

I had some 2” pvc from my house out to the street for the cable company. I sealed up the end with an end cap that I drilled for the wire and cut a slot from the hole to one side. I slid it over the wire, then on to the pipe coming out of the ground and used duct seal for the slot.



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[Tim Hite]

So, after searching for requirable IEC plugs for two days and not finding anything, I put "IEC Plug Lock" into google and this comes up first shot:

https://www.amazon.com/Rewireable-IEC320-C13-Accidental-Unplugging-Disconnections/dp/B01DCFVXKK

I was going to refer you to another product that I can't find now. Someone makes a clip that thread onto the panel mount receptacle mounting screws. Here's one you can retrofit. There's another that clips all the way over the IEC cable end and there's one for NEMA 5-15 as well.

http://www.interpower.com/ic/designers/in-depth-product-line-information/More-information-on-Connector-Locks.html 

Cool, those are real useful for making all sorts of custom cables.  If they made lockers my life would be complete

[Scott Holtzman]

So, after searching for requirable IEC plugs for two days and not finding anything, I put "IEC Plug Lock" into google and this comes up first shot:

https://www.amazon.com/Rewireable-IEC320-C13-Accidental-Unplugging-Disconnections/dp/B01DCFVXKK

I was going to refer you to another product that I can't find now. Someone makes a clip that thread onto the panel mount receptacle mounting screws. Here's one you can retrofit. There's another that clips all the way over the IEC cable end and there's one for NEMA 5-15 as well.

http://www.interpower.com/ic/designers/in-depth-product-line-information/More-information-on-Connector-Locks.html

Indeed I am aware of those but these need to be compatible with the locking IEC's on our QSC boxes.

Very specific requirement. 

[Jonathan Johnson]

The price is a little “out there” but a search for “armored extension cord” returned this...

100' 1/3 HLMC Armored Metal Clad Extension Cord - 250V - 3100 Plug and Connector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074F3FGJP/

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