Posted by William on July 1, 2003, 9:31 pm
How about XLR plugs? I've seen 'em used, and they work very well. They're
usually used in pro audio equipment, (often seen on microphones, for
example) and usually have 3 pins.(polarised) The current rating is usually
3A, but there are some that go much higher. They also come in locking and
non-locking versions. Of course, it means that you have to re-wire the
appliance....
I certainly wouldn't use British power sockets; some of 'em are really cheap
& nasty, and not really designed for DC.
> Came up with a possibility for whom ever had said about using a 240V
socket
> for connecting 12V items.
> Why not get some British power sockets and plugs. You shouldn't have
> anything around to plugin except your 12V stuff.
> Now I realize I have no idea on the availability of those plugs and
sockets
> in North America, but maybe someone has an idea.
> Just my thoughts.
> Chuck
Posted by Bob Adkins on July 2, 2003, 1:45 am
>I certainly wouldn't use British power sockets; some of 'em are really cheap
>& nasty, and not really designed for DC.
I thought the Brits use DC...
Bob
Posted by Steve Spence on July 2, 2003, 1:58 am
no, they use 50hz 240volt ac.
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> >I certainly wouldn't use British power sockets; some of 'em are really
cheap
> >& nasty, and not really designed for DC.
> I thought the Brits use DC...
> Bob
Posted by Bob Adkins on July 2, 2003, 10:55 am
wrote:
>no, they use 50hz 240volt ac.
Ah. That's right. I knew it was something weird.
Bob
Posted by DGT on July 2, 2003, 11:44 am
> On Tue, 1 Jul 2003 21:58:12 -0400, "Steve Spence"
> wrote:
> >no, they use 50hz 240volt ac.
> Ah. That's right. I knew it was something weird.
> Bob
But at least our power supply is fairly reliable and only one voltage with a
colour code that most people can understand
Dave
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socket
> for connecting 12V items.
> Why not get some British power sockets and plugs. You shouldn't have
> anything around to plugin except your 12V stuff.
> Now I realize I have no idea on the availability of those plugs and