Re: [nsp] GSR AC power in the US.

From: Neil J. McRae (neil@COLT.NET)
Date: Mon Oct 02 2000 - 11:09:22 EDT


Rob - many thanks! This seems to be the same on the 12012 another one
for the FAQ.

Regards,
Neil.

>
> "Neil J. McRae" <neil@COLT.NET> writes:
>
> > Does anyone have a GSR on AC power in the US? Is there anything
> > different from a 7507 interms of requirements?
>
> The 12008 wants a NEMA L6-20R receptacle. 12012s and 12016s that I
> have installed have all been -48v, so I don't know about them offhand.
>
> L = twistlock
> 6 = 220v single phase
> 20 = 20 amps
> R = receptacle
>
> Note that this is *DIFFERENT* from what a 7507 (NEMA 5-15R, standard
> 120v wall outlet) or the 7513 (NEMA 5-20R, 20A 120v wall outlet, the
> kind that instead of looking like |.| looks like |.- )
>
> If you use the NEMA identifiers and the electricians nevertheless
> screw up, it's their fault not yours -- this is the standard way to
> describe outlets in the US. IIRC there are NEMA outlet references on
> www.hubbell.com and www.leviton.com.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> ---Rob
>
>



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