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From: Andrew Holme on 21 Dec 2009 04:34 "Fred Abse" <excretatauris(a)invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:pan.2009.12.20.12.48.59.543828(a)invalid.invalid... > On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:46:13 +0000, Andrew Holme wrote: > >> What is this type of mains power socket called and where can I get a >> mating >> cable / plug? >> >> http://www.holmea.demon.co.uk/Misc/Power.jpg >> >> TIA > > Sphere Research have molded line cords to fit: > > http://www.sphere.bc.ca/test/cables.html > > A bit expensive at 19 bucks each > > > Mouser have them cheaper. and will ship to the UK, where I think you are. > Priced at UKP 6.71 > > Volex Part No.17952 8 B1 > > Mouser Part No. 686-17952 > > 21 in stock > > > If you plan to substitute a UK plug for the NEMA one, be aware that North > American color coding is: > > Black: Live > White: Neutral > Green: Ground > > I've known Brits get confused with this. > Great, thanks. I've ordered one.
From: Paul Hovnanian P.E. on 22 Dec 2009 14:52 Andrew Holme wrote: > > "Terry Casey" <k.type(a)example.invalid> wrote in message > news:MPG.25982fe1fe444df5989728(a)news.virginmedia.com... >> In article <88oXm.134706$ra.13990(a)newsfe26.ams2>, ah(a)nospam.co.uk >> says... >>> >>> What is this type of mains power socket called and where can I get a >>> mating >>> cable / plug? >>> >>> http://www.holmea.demon.co.uk/Misc/Power.jpg >>> >>> TIA > >> You haven't included a ruler in your picture, so it is not possible to >> judge precise dimensions > > The fixing centres of the mounting holes are 1.5 inches apart. What is the pin diameter? Compatible with a banana jack (4mm)? I've made chassis plugs out of two (three would work as well) banana jacks threaded into a suitably shaped block of plastic. They look like they'd fit this quite well. -- Paul Hovnanian paul(a)hovnanian.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Have gnu, will travel.
From: JosephKK on 27 Dec 2009 17:43
On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:46:13 -0000, "Andrew Holme" <ah(a)nospam.co.uk> wrote: >What is this type of mains power socket called and where can I get a mating >cable / plug? > >http://www.holmea.demon.co.uk/Misc/Power.jpg > >TIA > > Back in the day i called that a "Bell & Howell" cord. I have no idea if this will help. |