Colored power cables? Do they even exist? [Archive]

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GHoosdum

6 Jun 2003, 11:37 PM

Do PC power cables in different colors: say, green, blue, red, etc. exist, or do they only come in black & tan? If they do exist, where can I get them?

Clutch

7 Jun 2003, 04:39 AM

You might want to try seasonal in wal-mart or somewhere, might find one, but I don't know for sure. Or just get some electrical tape and have some ghetto fun, hehe

dodo

10 Jun 2003, 01:20 AM

I have never seen anything other than black, white, and gray. I am sure other colors exist, but I have never seen any. And they probably would be extremely overpriced. Perhaps try painting your own?

~dodo

dodo

10 Jun 2003, 01:47 AM

You may be able to use a typicaly extension cord (from HomeDepot or something) and cut off the end and then find the proper power supply connector (might be found at HomeDepot) and connect them together.

~dodo

primesuspect

10 Jun 2003, 02:02 AM

All macs post G4-era come with clear-sheathed cables and rainbow-colored internal wires. If you can find those, they look pretty cool.

Cyclonite

10 Jun 2003, 03:00 AM

But since it's a Mac product, it'll be overpriced. :p

dodo

10 Jun 2003, 10:46 PM

I think personally i'll stick with a black cable.

~dodo

MarkTAW

11 Jun 2003, 06:16 AM

If the purpose is to identify the cable, a bit of colored tape at each end is a good idea.

If it's decorative... I've never seen anything like it. Maybe we can make a few and sell them to case modders. :D

primesuspect

11 Jun 2003, 06:50 AM

I think he's talking about the plain old power-cord-that-goes-to-the-wall, guys.

GHoosdum

11 Jun 2003, 08:01 AM

Yup, prime hit the nail on the head... but I had plans for the power leads to the devices internally too.

OldDog

11 Jun 2003, 04:13 PM

You might try auto supply stores (Pep boys, etc.) for vinyl
upholstery spray. I've used it for car seats and it's flexible and
wears well. Covers like spray paint, and the outer sheathing
of most power cords is made of vinyl.

KilJaeden

12 Jun 2003, 04:19 AM

So that is what power cords are made of. I was thinking of that a couple days ago. Good idea OldDog, I might do that to the power cable on my case. "When in doubt, paint it blue."

GHoosdum

12 Jun 2003, 04:24 AM

Thanks, OldDog. I think that you've come up with the solution to my modding problem here!