Figure 8 power cords

[Tulipdame]

Hi everyone.
I hope this section is fine for my question.

I saw on takealot they had a 3 prong plug with 3 figure 8 power cords on it. But it is gone now, or I simply can't find it. I needed two, and when I had it in my wishlist, I was only allowed to order one.

Do any of you know where I can find a multi power cord like it? I am from Welkom, but going to Jhb this weekend.

My TV, Xbox One, PS4, Subwoofer and soundbar (so 5 items) all use figure 8 cords and I was hoping to minimize plugs. (I would be fine to have two plugs - keep the sound system seperate maybe).

If I can't find it at a store to buy, can anyone tell me if I would be fine to cut three figure 8 cords (not originals, will buy seperate ones) and add them to one high amp 3 prong plug?
We have installed various electrical stuff around the house before - lights, new plugs, put in new surfex, etc - but I rather want to make sure if it would be fine, before I do it. I know how to do it, to combine cables and insulate properly. Just not sure of the nitty gritty stuff.

(Please don't be nasty. I am asking rather than assuming)

Thanks in advance.

 

[gfmalan]

Good morning,

Your location?

 

[Tulipdame]

Good morning,

Your location?

I am in Welkom, Free State area. But I am going to Johannesburg this weekend, unsure of address until this afternoon. Do you want specific area in Jhb?

 

[Tulipdame]

Good morning,

Your location?

My apologies for being rude.
Good morning

 

[Rickster]

You can connect 3 cables to one plug, just don't splice 2 cables into 1 cable as they would probably melt.

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

They only have this one now .....

Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store

South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.

www.takealot.com

 

[Tulipdame]

They only have this one now .....

Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store

South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.

www.takealot.com

Yes I saw that one, but I kind of feel the extra kettle cord will be redundant. Would have been fine if I still had the old Xbox one - although that one will be fine for my husband. His setup has the same TV as mine and an original Xbox One (figure 8 spare for when he wants to play PS3).
I might get this one too.

 

[Tulipdame]

You can connect 3 cables to one plug, just don't splice 2 cables into 1 cable as they would probably melt.

Ok yes. The cables will stay seperate, just be combined at the plug itself.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

@Tulipdame There are other places other than TAL.

Google "iec 3 cable" and you will find:

3 Way IEC Power Cable

A 3 Way IEC Power Cable, manufactured according to the ISO 9002 specifications, ensuring outstanding quality. It is fully moulded and available in 2 metre lengths.

www.geewiz.co.za

 

[Rickster]

Ok yes. The cables will stay seperate, just be combined at the plug itself.

Get one of these and you are good to go.

Its rated for 16 amps which is more than enough.

 

[Tulipdame]

Google "iec 3 cable" and you will find:

3 Way IEC Power Cable

A 3 Way IEC Power Cable, manufactured according to the ISO 9002 specifications, ensuring outstanding quality. It is fully moulded and available in 2 metre lengths.

www.geewiz.co.za

No, not that one. This one:

Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store

South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.

m.takealot.com

But 3 of them on one plug

 

[Tulipdame]

Get one of these and you are good to go.

Its rated for 16 amps which is more than enough.

Yes, that should be good. I was even thinking going for a 30amp plug. Just to be extra safe.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

So why not just use one of these

Selectrix 3 x 6Amp Power Plug | Makro

Shop Selectrix 3 x 6Amp Power Plug at Makro. Enjoy secure shopping with 100% reliable delivery, great prices and many ways to pay.

www.makro.co.za

R30 each

 

[Tulipdame]

So why not just use one of these

Selectrix 3 x 6Amp Power Plug | Makro

Shop Selectrix 3 x 6Amp Power Plug at Makro. Enjoy secure shopping with 100% reliable delivery, great prices and many ways to pay.

www.makro.co.za

Have that at the moment. It's just so unsightly. I have trunking running down from the top to the bottom, but our TV stands are open at the bottom to help with cleaning. It's home made - like a table, but nicely sized for our setups. It's about 60cm just four legs, so you can see the plug completely (again, to help with cleaning. No need to move everything)

 

[bwana]

I only needed two so that’s what I wired into to the plug.

 

[Tulipdame]

I only needed two so that’s what I wired into to the plug.

Awesome. And no problems? This is what I want. I want to make 2. One with three of them (TV, Xbox, PS4) and one with two of them (soundbar and subwoofer - we occasionally move them when having a braai)

 

[Rickster]

Yes, that should be good. I was even thinking going for a 30amp plug. Just to be extra safe.

No such thing as a 30A 3 prong plug, only in 3 phase applications.

 

[Tulipdame]

I only needed two so that’s what I wired into to the plug.

This should be fine with the soundbar using a power brick? Still a figure 8 chord that plugs into it.

 

[Tulipdame]

No such thing as a 30A 3 prong plug, only in 3 phase applications.

Ag wait I am thinking of my circuit breakers.

 

[bwana]

This should be fine with the soundbar using a power brick? Still a figure 8 chord that plugs into it.

I used it for the stereo and the sub.