27 May
2015
27 May
'15
11:54 a.m.
On 05/27/2015 12:03 AM, Chuck Guzis wrote:
On 05/26/2015 08:28 PM, Brent Hilpert wrote:
Do you mean IEC 60320 type C5/6, here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#Appliance_couplers
?? That's the connector I was assuming you and wulfman were talking about
using as a replacement for the old 163 power connectors - not the common
"PC type" connector, because that's much larger and would mean cutting into
the original equipment panels so that it would fit.
I'm thinking it should be possible to drill the rivets holding the original
163 sockets, then make up mounting plates to hold an IEC C6-style socket
and rivet/bolt those in place. That's assuming that I don't lay my hands on
some original 163-type cables!
cheers
Jules
Like wulfman and chuck and as described on my
page, I replace the
chassis inlet whenever I can, although occasionally it's not possible
due to proximity of other chassis elements as the IEC inlet is
slightly larger.
Right now, I'm cursing the guy who thought that the "cloverleaf" or
"mouseketeer" power receptacle was a good idea. I'm sitting here looking
at an HP ScanJet wondering if it would be worth the effort to replace it.