[sdiy] Nice rubbery power cord source?

[Tony Matte]

If you can find silicone insulated, that is likely what you are looking
for. Most cables are insulated in PVC with an added plasticizer that
degrades over time and leaves cables stiff and sometimes brittle.

-Tony

On Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:36 PM John Speth via Synth-diy <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> My 1983 Prophet-5 is in great need of a new power cord. I'd like to
> replace it with a new cord that is just as nice. The characteristics I
> need are 3 conductor, black, 1/4 inch OD, a rubber (or rubber-like)
> cover, flexible, won't remember bends. I suspect I'll have trouble
> finding the rubber/flex features. Finding material specs, etc are
> impossible to locate. Can anyone recommend a source that might fit my
> needs?
>
> Thanks - John
>
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