26 May
2009
26 May
'09
1:33 a.m.
Thanks for the info, "receptacles" got hundred of items, though few
seem to be on plates UK style and none in boxes like a UK 'metal clad'
socket, but I can cut suitable holes in a few project boxes so not
really a problem. There was a splash proof socket in a box but I don't
really want a flip up cover on a permanent installation.
Thank again.
On 26 May 2009, at 04:52, cctalk-request at classiccmp.org wrote:
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Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 14:59:21 -0400
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Subject: IBM 029 Keypunch has arrived
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On Mon May 25, Roger Holmes wrote:
I have searched though eBay for normal US wall
sockets and to
my surprise cannot find them. I've tried all sorts of search terms
but
obviously have not hit the right combination,
unless there is some
law
which prohibits them being sold retail or
something like that.
Not too many folks out here refer to them as sockets anymore;
that term is typically reserved for light bulbs, though there is some
variation,
based on age, and geographical location.
Generally, people call them "outlets", but the NEMA terminology is
"receptacle".
Do an e-bay search on: +receptacle 20A 20 Amp (include the +
sign)
check-mark "include titles and descriptions" . . . and then sort by
price+shipping lowest first.
That should help you find what you're looking for. . .