Hubbell twist-lock connectors

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Tue Feb 12 13:04:20 2002

On Tue, 12 Feb 2002, David Woyciesjes wrote:

> You want to know why this message subject immediately jumped out
> and grabbed my attention?
> My Wife is the Grainger/National Accounts Coordinator for
> Hubbell wiring devices. She's one of the people who tell dumb-***
> electricians that you can't use a 15 amp plug in a 30 amp circuit...

Well, the only power cord I got with my SGI "desk side" systems had been
modified by someone. They are supposed to use a 125V 20A twist-lock
connector on both ends of the 12/3 cable, but someone had replaced the 20A
twist-lock with a standard 15A plug (well, it was industrial type...).
Needless to say, a 20A system (max inrush) running from a 15A
outlet/circuit just does not seem all that safe. I put the proper plug on
the cord just this weekend, since I got one in with that weekends haul.

-Toth
Received on Tue Feb 12 2002 - 13:04:20 GMT