Looking for short, flexible, right-angle computer power cords - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: MickM
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 02:03:19 am
content: Hi;I just moved my bench 6 feet and 90 degrees.I am trying to arrange things so that I can at least use/see them.Scopes, DVMs, solder station etc.I need about 20 computer style U.S. plug power cords, but there is no room behind for them.So they need to be 90 deg / right-angle.Three feet long is plenty, less than 2A for most.Amazon has one for $5.10, but I need 20!!Any Ideas?ThanksMick M.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 02:22:38 am
content: This sounds like a decent price, low side, actually. Cheaping out on power cords may not be the best idea.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 02:49:52 am
content: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/tensility-international-corp/11-00023/839-1186-ND/3900585http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/assmann-wsw-components/AK500-U-1/AE9887-ND/821642But frankly, I'd be surprised if there were anything wrong with these:https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7676They make up, down, and left angle if you're willing to bend over, of course.

author: edpalmer42
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 03:14:03 am
content: Even better!https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7676

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 03:28:18 am
content: Quote from: edpalmer42 on February 20, 2017, 03:14:03 amI think you meanthttps://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7675

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 03:31:39 am
content: Those monoprice ones are really bad. They have ground pin made out of sheet metal, and it sometimes is not formed well, so it destroys the socket. They also have molding issues, so plug won't even go into the socket without excessive force. EDIT: second picture on the $0.99 shows the issue. They did not even bother to take a good one for the photo.Seriously, don't cheap out on power cables.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 03:37:09 am
content: Not right angle, but BG Micro has these phenomenal medical grade cables quite inexpensively.http://www.bgmicro.com/hospital-grade-power-cord-green-dot-8-0-2-44m-gray-nema-5-15p-to-iec-320-c13-sjt.aspx

author: popp3r
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 04:26:10 am
content: We just decommissioned several dozen servers, switches, and storage arrays. I'm sure we have some of the right-angle computer power cords you're trying to locate.Since Monday is a holiday here in the U.S. of A I can check first thing Tuesday morning. If we have'em you can have'em. No charge, except for whatever shipping will cost.I'll let you know ASAP.

author: edpalmer42
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2017, 04:55:27 am
content: Quote from: Monkeh on February 20, 2017, 03:28:18 amThanks, Monkeh. I didn't realize that the URL hadn't changed when I was looking at the 3' cords.Ed

author: Bryan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2017, 08:12:52 pm
content: If you go to your local electronic recycler they usually don't mind giving away things. Most probably have zillion computer power cords all waiting to get chopped up.