I don't think that Interpower is in business for the likes of us. I would
think that anyone could get a cord to fit their local receptacles cheaper no
matter what part of the world they are in. Interpower is there for the guy
in the U.S. who needs a cord with a Swiss (or whatever) plug on the end.
(Think manufacturers with export business.) They have everything, the
quality is good, and if you need it right now, the price isn't prohibitive.
I specify their stuff where I work but never order it for home use.

For people like us, however, they are a good information source.

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Jim Mueller

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"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
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Jim Mueller wrote:

While you may not like their prices, Interpower is an excellent reference
for the various types of wall plugs and the corresponding voltages and
frequencies used throughout the world:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/guide.htm. You can also find all the
varieties
of IEC connectors: http://www.interpower.com/ic/IEC_coupler_sheet.asp,
the
meaning of the various IP codes:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/IP_codes_info.asp, the north american
non-locking plugs for various voltage and current ratings:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/NEMA_configs.asp, and metric to standard
conversions including wire gauges:
http://www.interpower.com/ic/metric_conversion.asp. If you have to copy
and
paste these URLs, be careful not to get the punctuation at the end.


Jim, I've seen their site, and they do have useful products, but
there are a lot of places selling the same cords for less. I have to
watch every penny, and I have always considered finding the best price
as part of the fun in a project. I have no problem with someone making
a profit, but a lot of times they have to make it from someone else.
Some items are a lot easier to find these days, and there is a lot of
competition. Some of the big wholesale computer suppliers don't list
those cords, other than other OEM stock numbers which is even higher.
That is why I am compiling the power supply and power cord reference
material.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida