Wanted: L5-30 Receptacle or Adapter in US

From: Eric Smith <eric_at_brouhaha.com>
Date: Tue Feb 18 12:17:01 2003

Jeffrey Sharp asks:
> I'm looking for someone in the US with a L5-30 receptacle or an adapter
> so that I can plug my L5-30-plugged DEC 861PC Power Controller into a
> standard wall outlet. Thanks!

30A twist-lock receptacles aren't all that hard to find. I got one
at the local Home Depot store. They can also be found at Greybar Electric,
though their prices are generally a bit higher.

Of course, you aren't supposed to just replace an 5-15R with an L5-30R,
you also need wiring that's rated for 30A. If you build an adapter to
a 15A plug, it would be a good idea to put a 15A breaker in the adapter.
Received on Tue Feb 18 2003 - 12:17:01 GMT