Vintage HP power cords needed.

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JW

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I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.
I have a number of pieces of test equipment, and only one power cord. The
only marking on it is "Electricord". It is a three conductor cord that
uses three round female sockets on the end that terminates at the
equipment, and is similar to the old power cords that were found on coffee
pots and such (but with one more pin in the center offset from the other
two - a ground, I suppose). I believe it is typical of HP equipment made
in the 1960's to have these, such as the HP745A AC calibrator, among
others. Does anyone know where I might find some of these, or perhaps know
what the original HP part # is? (I know that I could hard-wire a standard
line cord to these units, but would much rather have the proper cords.)

Thanks!
 
If they are the same ones used on old electromechanical Victor and Burroughs
adding machines, I have those in stock. Send e-mail to
mechtech@evansville.net .

Lee Richardson
Evansville, Indiana


"JW" <none@dev.nul> wrote in message
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I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.
I have a number of pieces of test equipment, and only one power cord. The
only marking on it is "Electricord". It is a three conductor cord that
uses three round female sockets on the end that terminates at the
equipment, and is similar to the old power cords that were found on coffee
pots and such (but with one more pin in the center offset from the other
two - a ground, I suppose). I believe it is typical of HP equipment made
in the 1960's to have these, such as the HP745A AC calibrator, among
others. Does anyone know where I might find some of these, or perhaps know
what the original HP part # is? (I know that I could hard-wire a standard
line cord to these units, but would much rather have the proper cords.)

Thanks!
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Lee Richardson wrote:
If they are the same ones used on old electromechanical Victor and Burroughs
adding machines, I have those in stock. Send e-mail to
mechtech@evansville.net .
Click to expand...

Be aware that there are two different pinouts on these cables.


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Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
Good morning.
On these, when looking at the hole end with the center hole towards the top,
left hole is hot (black wire), center hole is grounding (green wire), and
the right hole is grounded or neutral (white wire).

Thanks,
Lee Richardson
Mech-Tech


"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:46727939.4FAFA08C@earthlink.net...
Lee Richardson wrote:

If they are the same ones used on old electromechanical Victor and
Burroughs
adding machines, I have those in stock. Send e-mail to
mechtech@evansville.net .


Be aware that there are two different pinouts on these cables.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:19:21 -0500 "Lee Richardson"
<mechtech@evansville.net> wrote in Message id:
<ho-dnbVQG5pU6O_bnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@sigecom.net>:

If they are the same ones used on old electromechanical Victor and Burroughs
adding machines,
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Hello Lee,

Jeez, I don't know. Do they look like this?:
http://home.comcast.net/~66gtojayw/linecord.jpg

Also, is the center conductor ground, or can it be re-wired if not? (Not
molded)

I have those in stock. Send e-mail to
mechtech@evansville.net .
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How many do you have and how much are you asking for them?

Thanks!
 
On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:33:34 GMT "Michael A. Terrell"
<mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in Message id:
<46727939.4FAFA08C@earthlink.net>:

Lee Richardson wrote:

If they are the same ones used on old electromechanical Victor and Burroughs
adding machines, I have those in stock. Send e-mail to
mechtech@evansville.net .


Be aware that there are two different pinouts on these cables.
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Hello Michael,

Thanks for the info. Perhaps they can be rewired, or if it comes to that,
I suppose the male ends can be cut off and rewired.

I should probably also mention that the width and length at the end of the
thing is 15/16" x 1/2".

Thanks again.
 
Good morning.
That looks like it, except these are gray. In your picture, the hole on the
left would be grounded or neutral (white wire), the lower hole in the center
would be grounding (green wire) and the hole on the right would be hot
(black wire).

These are factory molded on both ends, you cannot get to the wires without
cutting.

Thanks,
Lee Richardson


"JW" <none@dev.nul> wrote in message
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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:19:21 -0500 "Lee Richardson"
mechtech@evansville.net> wrote in Message id:
ho-dnbVQG5pU6O_bnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@sigecom.net>:

If they are the same ones used on old electromechanical Victor and
Burroughs
adding machines,

Hello Lee,

Jeez, I don't know. Do they look like this?:
http://home.comcast.net/~66gtojayw/linecord.jpg

Also, is the center conductor ground, or can it be re-wired if not? (Not
molded)

I have those in stock. Send e-mail to
mechtech@evansville.net .

How many do you have and how much are you asking for them?

Thanks!
Click to expand...
 
Good morning.
That is what these measure. If by chance they would not fit, or are wired
wrong for your application, I would gladly take them back, including the
original shipping or postage. The office machines using these cords were
made in the late '50s or early '60s, and used on up until the early to mid
'70s when the 3 slot IEC type became more popular.

Thanks,
Lee

"JW" <none@dev.nul> wrote in message
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Go
I should probably also mention that the width and length at the end of the
thing is 15/16" x 1/2".

n.
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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:28:30 -0500 "Lee Richardson"
<mechtech@evansville.net> wrote in Message id:
<gJudnfRzXpNjCu_bnZ2dnUVZ_j-dnZ2d@sigecom.net>:

Good morning.
That looks like it, except these are gray. In your picture, the hole on the
left would be grounded or neutral (white wire), the lower hole in the center
would be grounding (green wire) and the hole on the right would be hot
(black wire).

These are factory molded on both ends, you cannot get to the wires without
cutting.

Thanks,
Lee Richardson
Click to expand...
Hello Lee,

They sound good! How many do you have for sale, and what would the cost
be?

Thanks again!
 
JW wrote:
I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.
I have a number of pieces of test equipment, and only one power cord. The
only marking on it is "Electricord". It is a three conductor cord that
uses three round female sockets on the end that terminates at the
equipment, and is similar to the old power cords that were found on coffee
pots and such (but with one more pin in the center offset from the other
two - a ground, I suppose). I believe it is typical of HP equipment made
in the 1960's to have these, such as the HP745A AC calibrator, among
others. Does anyone know where I might find some of these, or perhaps know
what the original HP part # is? (I know that I could hard-wire a standard
line cord to these units, but would much rather have the proper cords.)

Thanks!
Click to expand...
The last time I looked for these they were available in office supply
stores.
 
On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:00:31 GMT Eeyore
<rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote in Message id:
<46729BBE.881B1817@hotmail.com>:

JW wrote:

I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.

Fuckoff
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No. ESAD screaming, pinhead.
 
"JW" <none@dev.nul> wrote in message
news:e1p4735r8j48l8gibsnl1039inmed71ch8@4ax.com...
I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.
I have a number of pieces of test equipment, and only one power cord. The
only marking on it is "Electricord". It is a three conductor cord that
uses three round female sockets on the end that terminates at the
equipment, and is similar to the old power cords that were found on coffee
pots and such (but with one more pin in the center offset from the other
two - a ground, I suppose). I believe it is typical of HP equipment made
in the 1960's to have these, such as the HP745A AC calibrator, among
others. Does anyone know where I might find some of these, or perhaps know
what the original HP part # is? (I know that I could hard-wire a standard
line cord to these units, but would much rather have the proper cords.)
Click to expand...
These may even still be made by Belden; they were just a few years ago.

Just be glad you're not looking for a cord for a Wollensak tape recorder.
It is very similar-looking but not actually the same as these...
 
JW wrote:

Eeyore wrote
JW wrote:

I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.

Fuckoff

No. ESAD screaming, pinhead.
Click to expand...
Let me make this clear.

FUCK OFF

Power cords do not influence sound. Anone who thinks so is a RETARDED
'know-nothing' FUCKWIT.

Graham
 
Good afternoon.
I have replied to your e-mail.

Thanks,
Lee Richardson
Mech-Tech


"JW" <none@dev.nul> wrote in message
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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:28:30 -0500 "Lee Richardson"
mechtech@evansville.net> wrote in Message id:
gJudnfRzXpNjCu_bnZ2dnUVZ_j-dnZ2d@sigecom.net>:

Good morning.
That looks like it, except these are gray. In your picture, the hole on
the
left would be grounded or neutral (white wire), the lower hole in the
center
would be grounding (green wire) and the hole on the right would be hot
(black wire).

These are factory molded on both ends, you cannot get to the wires without
cutting.

Thanks,
Lee Richardson

Hello Lee,

They sound good! How many do you have for sale, and what would the cost
be?

Thanks again!
Click to expand...
 
On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:07:16 GMT Eeyore
<rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote in Message id:
<4672B973.361927AD@hotmail.com>:

JW wrote:

Eeyore wrote
JW wrote:

I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.

Fuckoff

No. ESAD screaming, pinhead.

Let me make this clear.

FUCK OFF

Power cords do not influence sound. Anone who thinks so is a RETARDED
'know-nothing' FUCKWIT.
Click to expand...
SOUND??? WTF have you been smoking? Perhaps you need to go back and
re-read the thread, thimble wit?
 
"Eeyore" <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4672B973.361927AD@hotmail.com...
JW wrote:

Eeyore wrote
JW wrote:

I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test
equipment.

Fuckoff

No. ESAD screaming, pinhead.

Let me make this clear.

FUCK OFF

Power cords do not influence sound. Anone who thinks so is a RETARDED
'know-nothing' FUCKWIT.

Graham
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What? I agree that power cords don't infulence sound, but nobody said
anything about sound or even performance. He has equipment with non IEC
connectors on it and doesn't want to have to solder a power cable on it.
Read the OP.

Mike
 
JW wrote:

On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:07:16 GMT Eeyore
rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote in Message id:
4672B973.361927AD@hotmail.com>:



JW wrote:


Eeyore wrote

JW wrote:


I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.

Fuckoff

No. ESAD screaming, pinhead.

Let me make this clear.

FUCK OFF

Power cords do not influence sound. Anone who thinks so is a RETARDED
'know-nothing' FUCKWIT.


SOUND??? WTF have you been smoking? Perhaps you need to go back and
re-read the thread, thimble wit?
Ah, you must understand, He's one of those undesirables that his country
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folk would love to lock up and throw the key away..



--
"I'm never wrong, once i thought i was, but was mistaken"
Real Programmers Do things like this.
http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5
 
JW wrote:
I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.
I have a number of pieces of test equipment, and only one power cord. The
only marking on it is "Electricord". It is a three conductor cord that
uses three round female sockets on the end that terminates at the
equipment
Click to expand...
This probably isn't up to code, but for my function generator I cut the
end off another cord and crimped yellow (12ga?) but splices to it.
Slightly crimping the other end made a socket that nicely fits the pins.

Looks ugly, but works.
 
"Shawn D'Alimonte" <shawnd@mycybernet.net> wrote in message
news:qPHci.50564$dC2.7793@newsfe13.lga...
JW wrote:
I am looking for some vintage AC power cords for older HP test equipment.
I have a number of pieces of test equipment, and only one power cord. The
only marking on it is "Electricord". It is a three conductor cord that
uses three round female sockets on the end that terminates at the
equipment

This probably isn't up to code, but for my function generator I cut the
end off another cord and crimped yellow (12ga?) but splices to it.
Slightly crimping the other end made a socket that nicely fits the pins.

Looks ugly, but works.
Click to expand...
I've done something similar but filled in the space with hot glue to mold a
connector. If you wax or otherwise lubricate the socket, the hot glue won't
stick to it and you can use the socket itself to mold the shape of the plug.

A better option may be to retrofit the equipment with standard IEC power
sockets which can be salvaged from junk computer equipment.
 
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