Paulg2uk
Power User
My guess would be the IEC that is plugged into the FM3 is being powered by a Voodoo Lab pedal power 2 plus as that has a courtesy out IEC on it. The OP could have cut the IEC cable and pulled it through the Temple Board and then rewired the IEC plug on the other end. The Temple Audio module would plug into the other jack on the voodoo lab or equivalent power supply which would then go to the wall.I'd say, yup, I'm really not certain why some boards require access modification, and others don't. The example here is one that didn't require modification. My guess is that the Temple Audio IEC power module connected directly from the side port, through the access hole. Or, the plug that connects to the FM3 is an aftermarket adapter cable that fits through the access hole. The female IEC plug connected to the FM3 doesn't seem to be altered in any way.
Anyone else who has used the TA IEC power module, is this also the case with your boards?
I've asked Temple Audio to weigh in on this matter, and I'll report this once the info is available.
There are other pedals being powered on this board as well so it would make sense there is another power supply under there.
I just drilled the hole out on the Temple Board a little and used some rubber grommets to hid the hole. Worked out great! And I'm not usually good at the sort of thing lol.
I hope that helps.