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Re: [Shop-talk] Determine NEMA outlet type if it’s plugged in?

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Determine NEMA outlet type if it’s plugged in?
From: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2025 15:12:31 -0400
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Can you work backwards by having your local hands and eyes team send you 
the UPS model #s and then find the corresponding specs (or photos) from 
the manufacturer(s) ?


On 4/9/25 13:43, jamesf@groupwbench.org wrote:
>
> Yes, twist lock. The devices in question are UPSs, and are 2880va, 
> 120v units. And it may be confirmation bias, but 2880va/120v = 24a, 
> which is 80% of 30a, the standard derating. So I'm inclined to believe 
> they are L5-30, especially since one unused one in the rail of 10 
> outlets is (local guy was able to unplug an unused unit). Does that 
> make sense or am I thinking wishfully here (I have an order ready to 
> go for mew ones with L5-30 plugs, just waitng for the outlet specs).
>
> jim
>

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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Can you work backwards by having your
      local hands and eyes team send you the UPS model #s and then find
      the corresponding specs (or photos) from the manufacturer(s) ?</div>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/9/25 13:43, <a 
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href="mailto:jamesf@groupwbench.org";>jamesf@groupwbench.org</a>
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      <p id="reply-intro">Yes, twist lock. The devices in question are
        UPSs, and are 2880va, 120v units. And it may be confirmation
        bias, but 2880va/120v = 24a, which is 80% of 30a, the standard
        derating. So I'm inclined to believe they are L5-30, especially
        since one unused one in the rail of 10 outlets is (local guy was
        able to unplug an unused unit). Does that make sense or am I
        thinking wishfully here (I have an order ready to go for mew
        ones with L5-30 plugs, just waitng for the outlet specs).</p>
      <p>jim</p>
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