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Title: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: heemid on February 16, 2008, 11:08:33 am

What is the real name of this and where can I buy them in the US? Tried all the big box store (HomeDepot/Lowes). I know Ive seen one with screw holes and a power switch. Does Happ carry them?
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Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: Turnarcades on February 16, 2008, 11:09:56 am

I've been looking for attachments like this for exterior shell mounting, but they're not easy to come by.

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: Ken Layton on February 16, 2008, 11:19:26 am

Called "AC Power Inlet, Flanged". Usually listed in catalogs under "Power Entry Filters and AC Receptacles".

Jameco Electronics has them (www.jameco.com).


Here's the one you pictured:

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&pa=16652&productId=16652

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: heemid on February 16, 2008, 11:31:41 am

Thanks for the link, am I crazy or has anyone else seen the ones with a red power switch?

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: Orclord on February 16, 2008, 11:37:43 am

Quote from: samshaw946 on February 16, 2008, 11:09:56 am

I've been looking for attachments like this for exterior shell mounting, but they're not easy to come by.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=1361&doy=16m2

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=218978&doy=16m2

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: heemid on February 16, 2008, 11:41:16 am

Found one with a switch, thanks guys
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&productId=184903&pa=184903PS

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: mountain on February 16, 2008, 11:42:37 am

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Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: MaximRecoil on February 16, 2008, 03:17:31 pm

Quote from: heemid on February 16, 2008, 11:08:33 am

What is the real name of this and where can I buy them in the US? Tried all the big box store (HomeDepot/Lowes). I know Ive seen one with screw holes and a power switch. Does Happ carry them?
(http://www.smcelectronics.com/MCONN24.JPG)

The part you have pictured is known as a "C14 chassis plug". The type of connector on the end of a power cord that plugs into them is known as a "C13 line socket". These are usually collectively referred to as "IEC connectors".

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: Franco B on February 16, 2008, 03:39:23 pm

Quote from: samshaw946 on February 16, 2008, 11:09:56 am

I've been looking for attachments like this for exterior shell mounting, but they're not easy to come by.

Mate, Maplins do loads of them.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=13276&FromMenu=y&doy=16m2

Im using one in my I/O panel.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/IOpanelally.jpg)

EDIT: Ooops, didnt see Orc had beat me too it.

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: Turnarcades on February 16, 2008, 03:47:52 pm

Cheers!

Title: Re: What is this ac adapter called?
Post by: psychotech on February 16, 2008, 08:05:50 pm

So, this is for real?

Well..

I have three (3) of them on my jukebox/pinball only... Cost me about 1 € - 0.33 á - and, come on.. Very easy to come by if you can use a screwdriver ;) When a PSU blows the other components most likely are still usable?

Anyway, there's one in every PC PSU.. Not to mention the male power connectors and fans and all the wiring & molex connectors available (almost) for free :)

A local PC supplier here sells these "nonworking" PSUs for 1€ apiece. So, I bought 6 for 2 Euros ;) ..talk about wholesale..

Come on. Really? Where can I find.....................