Actually my wife needs a new hair dryer - its wall plug seems to have
disappeared.

Thanks,
Ed

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[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Josh Koffman
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 1:09 AM
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Re: [EE]: AC plug box


If it's for a proof of concept, you could try gutting something else. I
remember once taking apart one of the X10 modules available at Radio
Shack, and being surprised at how easy it would be to stuff my own
circuit in the box. They are fairly cheap. I'd look around and see what
else you can find that plugs into the wall. Fluke Scopemeter wall warts
come apart very nicely, just a few screws, so stupid glue or anything.
Perfect for putting new stuff in there, or, say, draining the water out
of it (don't ask...).

Hope that helps,

Josh
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ed_b_pes wrote:
>
> Thanks, but no.  I'm trying to find the box without the guts.  I know most
> hair dryer companies will mold a special box specifically for their GFI,
but
> I really just want something just big enough to put my off-the-line
> electronics in with maybe a hole for a grommet with wires to go through.
> It's for proof of concept.  If it works OK, then maybe I'll spring for a
> mold for the real thing. ;^)

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