Re: 50A Twist Lock Connectors (fwd)

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Original poster: Gerry Reynolds <greynolds@xxxxxxxxxx>



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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:46:11 -0800
From: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>, tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: 50A Twist Lock Connectors (fwd)

At 12:19 PM 12/18/2006, Tesla list wrote:
>Original poster: Gerry Reynolds <greynolds@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>From: Harold Weiss <hweiss@xxxxxxxxxx>
>To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: 50A Twist Lock Connectors (fwd)
>
>Hi,
>
>You could also use stage pin connectors if you want to go non-locking.
>There are 50 and 100A versions.  It is a rare connector outside the
>entertainment industry which gives added security, as no one can go to the
>local hardware store and whip up a cable.  BMI Supply is a good supplier and
>I work with them a lot for stage goods.


For non-locking, why not "stove/dryer plugs" which are available very 
cheap at most hardware stores.  50A, 240VAC, 2 hots + 
ground.  Receptacles mount in a standard junction box.


Once you get above that current rating, it starts to get really 
expensive, no matter what you use.