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Many small devices already use coaxial power plugs for the connection to the wall transformer. I would like to see the same for line power outlets. The plugs would have about 10mm diameter to allow for larger conductors. That is still a lot smaller than today's plugs so cables are easier to route. The
plugs can be a little longer to put the dangerous contacts deeper into the wall. For added safety the socket can have a switch deep inside that the plug actuates with considerable force to turn on power (also holds the plug against accidental pullout). A simple round O-ring in the socket can seal the plug against water spills. Installation will be a snap compared to today's sockets. All you need is a drill, no more sawing and junction boxes. Multiple outlet strips will be more compact, looking like a set of Pan's pipes.
If the world finally agrees on a common standard plug it should be coax.
Neutrik Powercon
http://www.neutrik....mp_productlist.aspx
Locking, coaxial power connector. 20 amp rating. UL and other approved. [Cedar Park, Oct 05 2004, last modified Aug 08 2008]
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What's wrong with electricity, you want steam engines and candles everywhere? |
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I think [shon] was speaking of the giant blackout in the US. |
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I like the basic concept - why don't we use coax for electric cords? However, all that extra plug baggage just has to go. Have it terminate in a normal plug for backwards compatibility. Let me know if I'm killing your idea. |
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[World] This was about the plug. Coax cable would be nice too. With ground on the outside the cat can never get shocked again when chewing on a cable.
There will be a painful time of transition. Best time to change may actually be now. The sale of adapters could boost the economy. |
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Issues:
1) //the plug against accidental pullout// bad - trip on this and part of the wall will be ripped out.
2) //put the dangerous contacts deeper into the wall// scares me a bit, especially when you talk about getting rid of junction boxes.
3)//All you need is a drill, no more sawing and junction boxes.// What keeps the end you plug into in place? |
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Other than these I kind of like it. Oh, other than having to deal with another non-standard standard. |
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Baked. Neutrik Powercon. [link] |
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[CP] Getting close, but why do they polarize the connector? Fumbling blind under your desk for the socket is bad enough. Having to align the notches is impossible. |
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[kbecker]: They need to polarize the connector because it's a twist-lock arrangement. Yank the cord, connector stays put. |
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It's also dimensionally the same as their Speakon speaker connector, and needed a keyway to differentiate it from the other type, lest they be giving out 'Darwin Awards' to the less gifted folks. |
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BTW, I've got no idea why the link to the site chooses to bring up the print dialog box on my computer. |
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It also needs to be polarized because if "the world finally agrees on a common standard plug" it should realise that UK (among other) uses polarized plugs.
[Cedar Park]: Because there's a JavaScript print function in the <body> onload event. |
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