crox Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 we need to look at replacing our 23U rack, and don't need the mixer variant which is good news. We want one with front and rear door, but is it possible to (relatively off the shelf) have a port in the rear door allowing easy cable pass through? Our existing rack also had a IEC connector on the rear which would power the whole rack ... I am guessing that that is very bespoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Our existing rack also had a IEC connector on the rear which would power the whole rack ... I am guessing that that is very bespoke?PowerCon would, in my view, be a better connector for this as it latches, and just requires a 24mm hole for the 'D' housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crox Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 ah yes ... that would make sense. We "have" to run everything of three 13a sockets, and everything else uses standard three pin plugs so would rather keep in the family so to speak! PowerCon would be easier to put in though, thats for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 there are plenty of rack-mountable power connection strips available "off the shelf" with powercon, 13A or IEC connectors so that you can run the rack off one plug, leaving all the components in the rack permanently plugged in to the strip.(dependant on the combined current requirements of the equipment, of course). canford is a good starting point for what's available. my preference is usually for removable front and back covers for ease of access and good airflow, but putting a hatch into the rear cover is a relatively simple carpentry job and would keep things tidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixermend Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Some of the finest quality power strips are made by Olson in the UK: Olson power strips A wide range is available - directly from the manufacturer, or from UK suppliers such as VDC Trading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 HiAny flightcase manufacturer should be able to do whatever you want.Most cases are made up to order. Try the flightcase warehouse, I have used them numerous times, fast service and quality product. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnote Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 we need to look at replacing our 23U rack, and don't need the mixer variant which is good news. We want one with front and rear door, but is it possible to (relatively off the shelf) have a port in the rear door allowing easy cable pass through? Our existing rack also had a IEC connector on the rear which would power the whole rack ... I am guessing that that is very bespoke? Its not going to be too hard to remember that one lead is a 13a to speakon and the other 13a to IEC.... just a much more reliable connector for this use! Have a look at at sse for flightcases, http://www.sseaudiogroup.com/sse_products/...se_products.asp my last case was from there and is build like a tank! (well.... you know what I mean!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisquee Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Its not going to be too hard to remember that one lead is a 13a to speakonPowercon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnote Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Its not going to be too hard to remember that one lead is a 13a to speakonPowerconwoops..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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