Quantar Power cable

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MattSR
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Quantar Power cable

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Hi guys,

The connector on the back of the Quantar power supply looks like a modified IEC connector, with a notch in the bottom just to prevent the standard IEC connector form working. Anyone know a good source for these things?

Kinda frustrating to have a Quantar station that I can't even power on because I can't get power to it!

Cheers,
Matt
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xmo
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Re: Quantar Power cable

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It is not a non standard plug, just a different standard. The most common IEC plug as used on computers is the IEC C13. The Quantar uses the IEC C15 plug [and corresponding C16 socket]

These are rated for higher temperature applications. You can get a Quantar cord from Motorola for less than $10 or you can get one from an appliance store.

This connector is sometimes known as a "kettle plug" [in the UK] or "jug plug" [in Australia]
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Re: Quantar Power cable

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OK cool, though having seen quite a few kettles (and jugs :D) in my day, I can say that the Aussie jug connector is the standard IEC C15.
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Re: Quantar Power cable

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You can also take a Dremel tool to an ordinary one - I did that for a test cable and it works fine, tho I wouldn't do it for an actual station..:-)
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