Thanks, Paul - Originality isn't an issue for me, safety is. I'm not into the 'drilling and blasting' approach, but using a safer AC connector is a no brainer. Finding one to fit is the trick.
~ Todd On 9/19/07, VJB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you're re-fitting the power cord on a Beastie 610 > or a T-3 because of hard-to-find stock AC connectors, > try the chassis mount plug and cable mounted jack such > as those used on portable generators. > > A more expensive version is at your marine supply > store, used for a boat's shore cables at the dock. > Better grade of metal (anti-corrosion) and the line > cable's outer housing is waterproof. > > There's a four blade twist lock that carries 30A, > takes wire size up to 8 ga, and whose chassis mount is > not much bigger than stock. Ream out the chassis hole > and you're all set, safety over "originality." > > The judges at the show will understand. > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel > and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > > ______________________________________________________________ > Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net > AMRadio mailing list > List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html > List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:[email protected] > To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with > the word unsubscribe in the message body. > ______________________________________________________________ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
