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Title: A detachable power plug for a scratch built cabinet
Post by: pmowry on May 29, 2009, 03:16:59 pm
Hello,
  Instead of having the cable for my power strip sticking out if the cabinet,  I wanted to add a plug on the back that I could just connect a normal PC power cord so I can use longer or shorter cords, and just look cleaner.  But I can't find a plug and a faceplate to put on the back of the cabinet.  I believe the inlet would be an IEC-320-C14.  Could someone confirm this for me and perhaps suggest a US distributor?

  My local electrical stores were unable to help.

Thank you,

-Patrick
Title: Re: A detachable power plug for a scratch built cabinet
Post by: 1UP on May 29, 2009, 03:19:30 pm
Check Mouser.com and click the Catalog tab.  Search function is useless.
Title: Re: A detachable power plug for a scratch built cabinet
Post by: 1UP on May 29, 2009, 03:27:22 pm
Actually scratch that--search is only useful if you have a part number.   :)

See if any of these fit the bill.

http://mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=IEC-320-C14 (http://mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=IEC-320-C14)
Title: Re: A detachable power plug for a scratch built cabinet
Post by: pmowry on May 29, 2009, 03:31:31 pm
Wow, thanks.  Now I just have to decide what will look best.  So many options on how to control power on a cab.

Thanks again, especially for such a quick response.

Title: Re: A detachable power plug for a scratch built cabinet
Post by: 1UP on May 29, 2009, 03:38:55 pm
No problem.  A DIYer's two best friends: Mouser.com and Mcmaster.com
Title: Re: A detachable power plug for a scratch built cabinet
Post by: shardian on May 29, 2009, 04:44:16 pm
Do you have a junker old pc case to strip? I thought all of us had at least 4-5 of those sitting around?  ;)
Title: Re: A detachable power plug for a scratch built cabinet
Post by: bkenobi on May 29, 2009, 06:47:31 pm
I got mine at Fry's.  If you have one nearby, you can save the shipping.  They were ~$4 as I recall.  I think Mouser and Digikey charge more than that for shipping, so...