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Systemic Development => Bipolar System Disorders => Topic started by: Phil on November 21, 2007, 05:43:06 PM

Title: 90 degree ac adapter - where to buy?
Post by: Phil on November 21, 2007, 05:43:06 PM

I'm wrestling with a power cord and losing (trying to plug into an equi=tech balance power unit that is really close to the wall).

Where do I find 90 degree ac adapters?  Any helpful links would be much appreciated. 

Thanks.

Phil

Title: Re: 90 degree ac adapter - where to buy?
Post by: richidoo on November 22, 2007, 07:45:35 AM

Good question Phil! You don't want a junky part with brass contacts either. I'll keep my eyes open. That would be good to have.

Title: Re: 90 degree ac adapter - where to buy?
Post by: djbnh on November 25, 2007, 03:45:22 PM

Quote from: Phil on November 21, 2007, 05:43:06 PM

I'm wrestling with a power cord and losing (trying to plug into an equi=tech balance power unit that is really close to the wall).

Where do I find 90 degree ac adapters?  Any helpful links would be much appreciated. 

Thanks.

Phil

Try VH Audio (http://). I know that Chris VehHaus sells pre-made PCs w/90 degree plugs. Also, the link I gave you is to the connectors page - I  note that if you go to that page, look under Wattgate, and scroll through the items in its list, you'll see Chris sells a "90 degree adaptor (backshell only) - $15.99 ea."

Title: Re: 90 degree ac adapter - where to buy?
Post by: Phil on December 01, 2007, 01:03:21 PM

Thanks Rich and djbnh.   I checked with Chris V. and the adapter requires rewiring the power cord.  And it is specifically for WattGates and Furutech connectors.

I don't think this item exists in audiophile form....

Title: Re: 90 degree ac adapter - where to buy?
Post by: Carlman on December 01, 2007, 02:22:37 PM

Phil,
I had the same problem trying to find one... I even asked John at Black Sand to make me a cord with the 90* angle on one end... thinking it'd be no big deal.. but it was... I don't think the AC-side is the problem but the IEC end just has some physical limitations when bending copper...

-C

Title: Re: 90 degree ac adapter - where to buy?
Post by: richidoo on December 01, 2007, 03:38:03 PM

IEC (http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQICE90)

NEMA 2 prong  (http://www.delcity.net/delcity/servlet/catalog?parentid=789340&page=1&promo=Google&adgroup=right_angle_plug)
Another 2 prong (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/283156-REG/NSI_Leviton_5266CA_Edison_Plug_125V_15A.html)

This one looks best, but still brass conductors, heavy duty hospital grade.
http://www.marinco.com/docs/specs/8215TRA.pdf
Pic: http://www.tiptopelectronics.com/pdfs/industrial/MARINCO%202003.pdf
Available here (http://stores.sacelec.com/sacramentoelectronics/detail.jsp?category=Connectors&subcategory=Power&-skipRows=11)
I think you want a pluyg and play with no rewiring? The best solution to that is to move the outlet to a better location, maybe down lower to the floor. Cose has minimum height spec. Might easier and definitely cheaper than a primo audiophile power accessory. Sheet rock work is easy. Leave the old box i the wall with blank faceplate on it, and cut a new hole for a clip on box to run the romex into it. If you have access under that floor, run it wherever you want. Maybe use an outlet tester (http://www.amazon.com/AEMC-Outlet-Tester-100-125V-Receptacles/dp/B0000WS7M6) to verify your connections.

Good luck Phil!
Rich