19 Feb
2006
19 Feb
'06
11:44 a.m.
On 2/19/2006 at 1:18 PM compoobah at valleyimplants.com wrote:
For anything except the most basic use, get the
commercial grade. We had
big problems at the computer lab at my school because the original
electrician used the cheap receptacles, and they started tripping the
breakers last year . . .
I think most of the plugs you can get are pretty well made, though.
Expect to spend
about $7-$10 for a grounding plug with screw terminals.
I don't understand how a receptacle can trip a circuit breaker. At worst,
it would seem that it would fail to make contact or have high resistance
contacts.
Hospital-grade receptacles are distinguished by "Hospital Only" or
"Hospital Grade" printing and a green dot. $30 retail for a duplex
receptacle is pretty typical.
Whilst browsing around, I discovered another bit of audiophile folly.
CRYOGENICALLY TREATED AC PLUGS AND RECEPTACLES:
http://www.audioexcellenceaz.com/acproducts.htm
It seems now that solid-silver speaker wire isn't sufficient.
Unfortunately, the site shown above doesn't specify what's to be used for
wiring between the plug and receptacle. It's pretty safe to assume that
it's not zip cord!
Cheers,
Chuck