[Heathkit] I've located a source for the "old" 3 pin power cord

[Gary H. Harmon, Jr.]

Caution Will Robinson......

I've checked several of the sites and have not found one with the pin 
spacing details.  The older H-P cables have an outside pin spacing of 5/8 
inch and a molded plug size of 1/2 by 15/16.

The old Heathkit cable has a outside pin spacing of 1/2 and a molded size of 
7/16 by 7/8.

I have an original cable hidden in a secure location but I just measured it 
to verify the size.

I'm not saying the Volex cables aren't the right ones BUT lots of folks have 
researched this cable issue with no success SO make sure you know what the 
actual size is and especially the pin spacing.  Pictures can be deceiving.

Vr and 73,

gary

Gary H. Harmon, Jr. -- K5JWK
6003 Archwood
San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
210.657.1549h
210.884.6926c

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Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:04 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] I've located a source for the "old" 3 pin power cord


> This is the oval cord used on many of the older Heath and HP pieces of
> equipment that have the PH-163 contact arrangement.
>
> The cord is made by Volex under their part number 17280 10 B1 and is
> available from Allied Radio under their order number 626-3577.
> www.alliedelec.com
>
> This is the UL mandated polarity version.....  there is an alternate
> version numbered 17952 which has the line and neutral reversed.
>
> There are also a number of other vendors for Volex products....  you can
> look on the Volex website to find vendors for slightly different lengths
> and colors of the cord.  Search on 17280 to find all that's available.
> www.volex.com
>
> The cord is about $10 in quantity of one, and drops to about $7.50 for
> quantity of 100.
>
> But, you better hurry....  Allied only has 176 left...  :o)
>
> Ed
> K1ZOK
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