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Woodshop Flunky:
Does anyone know of a source for this type of power plug?  I don't even know what to call it... so my Google attempts have been pretty fruitless.

Thanks!

kalars123:
i'm not even sure what that top prong could do, a second ground maybe.... have you tried modifying a standard PC power cord to fit, it looks like a standard layout just with 1 more prong on the top

MonMotha:
Are you looking for a suitable power cable or a entry module w/ switch as pictured?

The mating cable-side connector is an IEC 60320 (aka IEC 320) type C13.  These are commonly just referred to as "IEC cables" (though this is technically quite ambiguous) or "computer cables".  They're readily available for a few bucks at many places online.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320

The pictured module is commonly referred to as a "power entry module" or similar.  The inlet connection (to accept the power cable) is IEC 60320 (aka IEC 320) type C14.  The "usual" distributors in your region should have quite a selection.  In the USA, check Digi-Key, Mouser, Allied, Newark, etc.

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=CCM1666-ND is something close to what you want.  Search for "power entry" to find a large assortment.

SavannahLion:
Dang MonMotha, you just confirmed a suspicion. Those are DPST's.

I have some I picked up but never used them because they're SPST's wired on the hot side. I didn't realize it until it was too late. I guess I'll just toss them.  :embarassed:

kalars123:
monmotha i don't mean to derail you because you because you obviously know what your talking about and you did some research to get him some links, but unless my eye's deceive me there is clearly a 4th prong there directly above the grounding prong.

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