On 1/23/2012 12:26 PM, Mike Harrison wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:35:04 +0000, you wrote:
>
>> On 23/01/12 11:09, Mike Harrison wrote:
>>> Have you checked if it's possible to rotate the connector on the LA? Fi=
ltered IEC inlets are often
>>> symmetrical.
>> It looks like it's possible, but it's right up against the aluminium
>> corner-angle, which is a meaty thing supported by the subframe. Getting
>> to the nut on the 'far' side would involve removing the motherboard and
>> backplanes. To do that, you have to pull the power supply brick and HCI
>> controller card (if present, which it isn't in this one)
>>
>>> Failing that I'd suggest cutting down a rewirable connector and sealing=
 up with hotmelt
>> If you're suggesting what I think you're suggesting... ick. There is no
>> way that'll come anywhere near meeting electrical safety regs.... O_O
> Why not? As long as it's thick enough, hotmelt is solid insulation, and i=
f an IEC gets hot enough to
> soften it you have some serious problems elsewhere.
> If you're really fussy, add a couple of layers of heatshrink, or use epox=
y instead,
>
In the USA we have OSHA to contend with.  In a business location where=20
they have jurisdiction many thousands of dollars are charged in fines=20
without warning.  Other than that, in other environments anything that=20
is not off the shelf could trigger insurance problems.

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"The man who complains about the way the
ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."
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