The bulgin PX0588 goes straight up if that helps at all: farnell 1172514  h=
ttp://www.farnell.com/datasheets/19346.pdf

I'm sure maplin used to do one that could be set to any angle as the socket=
 part could be rotated in the housing but I can't find it any more :(

Cheers,
       Robin.




-----Original Message-----
From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of=
 Philip Pemberton
Sent: 23 January 2012 10:50
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE] 'Reverse' right-angle IEC connectors (and Fools and their Mon=
ey)

Hi guys,

Does anyone know of a source (preferably UK based) for what might be termed=
 a "reverse" right-angle (left-angle? :) ) IEC connector, or complete mains=
 lead with UK type 13-amp plug?

Maplin and Farnell stock some which turn left (with the flat side of the IE=
C pointing up) as they exit the mating connector (the male receptacle), but=
 I need one or two which turn right on exit to tidy up the cables on a HP l=
ogic analyser.

Long story short: the analyser has been turned 180 degrees so the back pane=
l is now the front. If I have it the other way round, the scope probes are =
too short to reach any part of my workbench...


I did find this gem while digging through the Maplin website:

=3D=3D=3D snip
This replacement IEC lead is ideal for the home-cinema or hi-fi enthusiast =
to upgrade from their standard IEC lead provided with high-end audio visual=
 equipment. 1.5 metres in length, and double-screened and oversheathed in c=
lear PVC, the screening consisting of Melinex tape, aluminium tape and cros=
s-hatch braiding. The lead uses 1.5mm 3-core mains cable and a high-quality=
 MK plug for added value & is terminated in a 10A IEC-320 type C15 connecto=
r to BS4491 standard.
=3D=3D=3D endsnip

Basically a =A345 IEC cable with aluminium braid over the outer insulation.=
 Do people really fall for this stuff? (although I bet those cables will ta=
ke a decent beating before the insulation starts to fail..
perhaps they should be selling them to pet owners instead)

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