Power cable mountable coupler - do they exist?

[Unholyknight]

I have a cab that I'm currently running an extension cable into through an open hole in the back. The extension cable plugs into your everyday power strip and the power strip powers electronics inside the cab.

I'd rather have a power receptacle at the back of the machine that I can plug a power cable into.

Something like this would be perfect if only the PC power cable side had a mounting plate. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10228&cs_id=1022804&p_id=1302

Does something already exist that solves this problem which I haven't been able to dig it up yet? Doesn't have to be a single piece, if there are a few parts out there that I can put together to solve this that is fine as well.

[Louis Tully]

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[PL1]

And here's how to wire them.   


Scott

[Unholyknight]

Great! Thanks for the recommendation Louis and thanks for the more in-depth wiring information Scott.

[Sarver Systems]

Don't forget fuses! 8A is the max they will handle, and it uses smaller than normal fuses. Just so you know.

[pbj]

Don't forget fuses! 8A is the max they will handle, and it uses smaller than normal fuses. Just so you know.

Good thing they still make foil.

[SavannahLion]

Don't forget fuses! 8A is the max they will handle, and it uses smaller than normal fuses. Just so you know.

Good thing they still make foil.

It's one thing to be an ass but to be an ass at the expense of safety?

[pbj]

Haven't heard of too many houses burning down because the computer was plugged into an unfused power strip.

 

[PL1]

Haven't heard of too many houses burning down because the computer was plugged into an unfused power strip.

 

You tell him, PBJ.

Nobody around here has ever had a wiring problem that resulted in . . .






Scott

[retrogamedude]

If you use foil as a fuse then you deserve the consequences that could come with it, add another point for Darwin.

[pbj]

A fuse offers no protection in a situation like that, thanks for playing though.

 

[JDFan]

A fuse offers no protection in a situation like that, thanks for playing though.

 

HAte to agree with pbj and personally I wouldn't recommend using foil for a fuse --but in this case the OP mentioned running the electric from the wall outlet (which is probably already on a breaker circuit) to a Smart switch (which most likely has overload protection build in ) and then having the internals for the arcade plugged into the smart switch - So the fuse inside the power switch attachment is pretty much just redundant anyway !

[Sarver Systems]

/methinks a 25 cent fuse certainly wouldn't harm anything, rather then aluminum foil.

[Unholyknight]

Don't forget fuses! 8A is the max they will handle, and it uses smaller than normal fuses. Just so you know.

Thanks for the heads up. Everything looks straightforward enough.

[Sarver Systems]

There's a spot to hold a spare fuse too!

ANd the pics posted above are mine!

[PL1]

A fuse offers no protection in a situation like that, thanks for playing though.

 

I didn't say that BadMouth had a fuse problem there.

He used an old power cord -- it could have happened to any of us.

Nobody around here has ever had a wiring problem that resulted in . . .

People who are foolish enough to wrap fuses in foil will often do a poor job on wiring, resulting in a high-resistance connection which can easily lead to an electrical fire.


Scott

[pbj]

HAte to agree with pbj

There are people on this forum absolutely gagging to catch me in any kind of mistake.  Which I make plenty and readily admit to.  It's gone on for so long for some of them it's borderline pathological.

People who are foolish enough to wrap fuses in foil will often do a poor job on wiring

Whatever you say.

 

[IAmDotorg]

Takes a bit for delivery though.

That's what I used, too. FWIW, there are lots of Amazon vendors with them, including at least one Prime vendor (which means Amazon is actually doing the fulfilment). If you have Prime, you could have it free on Wednesday, or for under $10 shipped, tomorrow.

[Sarver Systems]

The ones with mounting ears are a slightly different dimension than the ones without ears, so be careful of that too.

[SavannahLion]

A fuse offers no protection in a situation like that, thanks for playing though.

 

HAte to agree with pbj and personally I wouldn't recommend using foil for a fuse --but in this case the OP mentioned running the electric from the wall outlet (which is probably already on a breaker circuit) to a Smart switch (which most likely has overload protection build in ) and then having the internals for the arcade plugged into the smart switch - So the fuse inside the power switch attachment is pretty much just redundant anyway !

The problem I have with PBJ's comment is the fact that someone, somewhere, is bound to be stupid enough to actually think that it's OK to replace the fuse with tinfoil in any circumstance. You got Joe Schmuck who follows one forum post to use a power outlet inside the cab, then wires it according to yet another forum post, then sees PBJ here suggesting tin foil to replace a fuse.

Guess who looks bad? Numbnuts there gets away with being an ass and this forum looks like a bunch of ---smurfing--- monkeys.

This has absolutely nothing to do with me or anyone else, "absolutely gagging," to catch PBJ in a mistake. I'd call out Ond or ThisOldMan if they made that kind of suggestion. If a person doesn't want a fuse in that part of the circuit, they can buy the fuseless version of it. The onus is on them if they do that, not anyone here.

[ed12]

i have to agree with SavannahLion
pbj posted 1 of the most half ass post's i have seen from this numnut's in a while
where i wish a mod would strike it down,this reflect's very bad on arcadecontrols and or any fourm that would say it...

ed

[pbj]

A fuse offers no protection in a situation like that, thanks for playing though.

 

HAte to agree with pbj and personally I wouldn't recommend using foil for a fuse --but in this case the OP mentioned running the electric from the wall outlet (which is probably already on a breaker circuit) to a Smart switch (which most likely has overload protection build in ) and then having the internals for the arcade plugged into the smart switch - So the fuse inside the power switch attachment is pretty much just redundant anyway !

The problem I have with PBJ's comment is the fact that someone, somewhere, is bound to be stupid enough to actually think that it's OK to replace the fuse with tinfoil in any circumstance. You got Joe Schmuck who follows one forum post to use a power outlet inside the cab, then wires it according to yet another forum post, then sees PBJ here suggesting tin foil to replace a fuse.

Guess who looks bad? Numbnuts there gets away with being an ass and this forum looks like a bunch of ---smurfing--- monkeys.

This has absolutely nothing to do with me or anyone else, "absolutely gagging," to catch PBJ in a mistake. I'd call out Ond or ThisOldMan if they made that kind of suggestion. If a person doesn't want a fuse in that part of the circuit, they can buy the fuseless version of it. The onus is on them if they do that, not anyone here.

 

[PL1]

 




Scott

[pbj]

Relax everyone, your point is taken.

 

[ark_ader]

Why not go try the magnet and pogo route?

[nitrogen_widget]

I bought 3 of these and they've worked out well. Takes a bit for delivery though.

http://www.amazon.com/Inlet-Module-Switch-Socket-IEC320/dp/B0050HH70E




 

I've got a bunch of dead ATX PSU's in my basement.
they use basically the same type of power interface.

[ed12]

ya i do the same thing
right out of a scrap computer power supply's
some have the power switch some do not..
i just like the fact it is a plug,and u also get a handy on/off switch
a in-line fuse is easy enough to do
recyle at it's best

ed

[pbj]

You know, personally, I don't like the switch right next to the cord like that.  If that cord frays or the insulation splits, you're down there waving your hand around in the general vicinity asking to get shocked.  Certainly a very small risk with a new cord but it's real easy to plug these things in for 10 years and not think to periodically inspect the cord. 

 

[nitrogen_widget]

You know, personally, I don't like the switch right next to the cord like that.  If that cord frays or the insulation splits, you're down there waving your hand around in the general vicinity asking to get shocked.  Certainly a very small risk with a new cord but it's real easy to plug these things in for 10 years and not think to periodically inspect the cord. 

 

Computer power cords are double insulated so its best to use those in this type of situation.