[AMRadio] Johnson Thunderbolt Amplifier

[Mahlon Haunschild]

Bob,

It is definitely a pre-NEMA-standard twist-lock connector, rated for 15A 
125/250V (hot-hot-neutral).  Note that there is no safety ground through 
the connector, and the neutral is required for the T-bolt (but you knew 
that) so you can't in theory safely replace everything with a  NEMA 
L6-20 or similar.  The closest modern equivalent would be a NEMA L10-20 
but you'd have to replace the chassis receptacle to do it and, in any 
case, I have no idea if the shell size is small enough to fit into the 
existing hole.  Plus I have no idea if anyone actually makes these.

OK, now that I've been around Robin Hood's barn on this, I do have one 
that I can spare.  Please contact me off list.

regards,

Mahlon - K4OQ

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> I am looking for the twist lock AC power cord for the Johnson Thunderbolt amp. It appears to be a non standard size. Any info on a source or part number would be helpful. Thanks..Bob..W6KYM