Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site abnji.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!allegra!bellcore!decvax!harpo!whuxlm!spuxll!abnji!jeff From: jeff@abnji.UUCP (jeff) Newsgroups: net.general,net.micro Subject: faulty outlets/extension cord, overrated dimmer Message-ID: <176@abnji.UUCP> Date: Sun, 13-Jan-85 14:27:31 EST Article-I.D.: abnji.176 Posted: Sun Jan 13 14:27:31 1985 Date-Received: Tue, 15-Jan-85 01:30:26 EST Organization: ATTIS, NJ Lines: 51 Xref: watmath net.general:4218 net.micro:9054 [trumpeting melodiously, tootling with vigor] WARNING: The "Electripak" brand of multiple outlet center (an extension cord with 6 outlets, switch & circuit breaker, commonly used with micros) has loose wires!!!!! Internally, there are 3 duplex outlets connected using the push-in connectors. Some of the wires are not pushed in all the way. I had one pull out with no problem - suggesting faulty assembly. All the parts are U.L. listed. At $8.97 at Grossman's it's the cheapest (least expensive), but the wiring is gross, man. I wouldn't trust it at more than 5 amps, let alone the alleged rating of 15. I see no rating on the circuit breaker (maybe its not 15 amps). SOLUTION: push all the wires in all the way If the wire is still loose, try the other insert IDENTIFICATION: strangely enough, the product name is not on the product itself It is characterized by: a brown case the line cord enters in the middle of the side black rocker ON/OFF switch neon (orange) pilot light label: 725E UL listed E60767 Temporary Power Taps CAUTION max load 15 amps 125 VAC CAT NO MOC-6C PS: I noticed this since I was installing MOVs (two for a buck at Marlin P. Jones mail order electronics) WARNING: there is a light dimmer/switch being sold that is rated at 600 watts at 120 VAC (on the package and the switch). Internally, the on/off switch is rated at 3 amperes, thus limiting it to 360 watts. name on package "Ranco Tecmaster Dimmer" name on switch "Teccor Electronics Euless, Texas" you have been warned! Buyer beware! (caveat emptor, I believe) +---------------------------------------+ | Jeff 'oh no -- not another' Skot | | at beautiful downtown Somerset NJ | | AT&T Info Systems | | ..!abnji!jeff | +---------------------------------------+