Based upon several ideas presented above I have decided that from now on all manufacturers of electronic components and power cord should incorporate a male “tab” on the IEC connection and power cord suppliers should have a corresponding female “tab” that locks on to the “tab” on the IEC. That would solve at least one part of the problem at the connection site. Cable elevators and other suspension devices will still be required by some who have heavy cords and need extra support but at least the cables will stay secured to the equipment. (Computer cables use locking connectors quite frequently). Comments?
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There is already a standard for this and readily available at least in Europe. tom68971,047 posts11-07-2019 9:43pmBased upon several ideas presented above I have decided that from now on all manufacturers of electronic components and power cord should incorporate a male “tab” on the IEC connection and power cord suppliers should have a corresponding female “tab” that locks on to the “tab” on the IEC. That would solve at least one part of the problem at the connection site. Cable elevators and other suspension devices will still be required by some who have heavy cords and need extra support but at least the cables will stay secured to the equipment. (Computer cables use locking connectors quite frequently). Comments? |
I have used Scotch brand, blue painters tape, around the female IEC end of a very heavy ac cable. Cut evenly, with a wrap around that was suitable for the particular connection. Never any gooey residue, if removed.....So, that I understand what I have thought for many years. The IEC plug end on pretty much every power cord, is the female, and the chassis mount IEC on the equipment, is the male, based on the plugs " blade " configuration. Somehow I thought this was stated above, to be opposite of this. BTW, I build my own cables, with excellent results....... |
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