[ARC5] 125 VAC Line? Make Your BA's Happy,

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It used to be for 115 VDC and/or 230 VDC. Common on 1930's to 50's military 
wire equipment (Teletype, etc.)  Don't know why anyone would want to use 
those plugs for AC.

In a message dated 01/18/2016 09:56:59 AM Central Standard Time, 
SDAITCH at bbg.gov writes: 
> Isn't the T-shaped slot for the NEMA 5-20 series plugs and receptacles, 
> which are rated for 20 amp service?
> 
> 73
> 
>  Sheldon
> 
>  WA4MZZ
> 
> 
> From: ARC5 <arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Robert Eleazer <
> releazer at earthlink.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 6:11 PM
> To: arc5 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] 125 VAC Line? Make Your BA's Happy,  
>  
> I once purchased a PRC-made power strip that had some unusual features. It 
> had a tiny built in meter and also the power receptacles had one of the 
> slots in a T shape.  Apparently it was designed to be able to use some type 
> of power plug that uses a T or L shaped blade.
>  
> Wayne
>  WB5WSV  
> 

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