Anyone recognise this mains power connector?

[rowan194]

http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7129.jpg
http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7130.jpg

It appears to be a power point. Found in a military warehouse that was
probably built around the mid 40s. Was this a special connector or did
it predate the standard 3 flat prongs?

 

[Ross Herbert]

On 28 Apr 2006 03:35:28 -0700, "rowan194"
<googlegroups@sensation.net.au> wrote:

http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7129.jpg
http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7130.jpg

It appears to be a power point. Found in a military warehouse that was
probably built around the mid 40s. Was this a special connector or did
it predate the standard 3 flat prongs?

Industrial power connection, multi-pole.
Still used today. Here is the modern day equivalent.
http://www.clipsal.com.au/trade/__data/page/81/I56.pdf

 

[rowan194]

Ross Herbert wrote:

On 28 Apr 2006 03:35:28 -0700, "rowan194"
googlegroups@sensation.net.au> wrote:

http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7129.jpg
http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7130.jpg

It appears to be a power point. Found in a military warehouse that was
probably built around the mid 40s. Was this a special connector or did
it predate the standard 3 flat prongs?

Industrial power connection, multi-pole.
Still used today. Here is the modern day equivalent.
http://www.clipsal.com.au/trade/__data/page/81/I56.pdf

Thanks Ross. I suspected it was something like that, although I was
hoping it might be something more exciting.

One thing I found interesting is that the wall wiring appears to be
encapsulated in brass(?) tubing. Before I peeked inside I thought it
was some sort of air outlet.

 

[Ross Herbert]

On 28 Apr 2006 04:54:40 -0700, "rowan194"
<googlegroups@sensation.net.au> wrote:

Ross Herbert wrote:
On 28 Apr 2006 03:35:28 -0700, "rowan194"
googlegroups@sensation.net.au> wrote:

http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7129.jpg
http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7130.jpg

It appears to be a power point. Found in a military warehouse that was
probably built around the mid 40s. Was this a special connector or did
it predate the standard 3 flat prongs?

Industrial power connection, multi-pole.
Still used today. Here is the modern day equivalent.
http://www.clipsal.com.au/trade/__data/page/81/I56.pdf

Thanks Ross. I suspected it was something like that, although I was
hoping it might be something more exciting.

One thing I found interesting is that the wall wiring appears to be
encapsulated in brass(?) tubing. Before I peeked inside I thought it
was some sort of air outlet.

I suspect the cable sheath is copper. Fireproof cables are commonly
used for fire protection systems and where industrial machinery is
connected. The most common brand of cable I know of for this
application is Pyrotenax.

http://www.tycothermal.com/uk/english/wiring/

 

[F Murtz]

Ross Herbert wrote:

On 28 Apr 2006 04:54:40 -0700, "rowan194"
googlegroups@sensation.net.au> wrote:


Ross Herbert wrote:

On 28 Apr 2006 03:35:28 -0700, "rowan194"
googlegroups@sensation.net.au> wrote:


http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7129.jpg
http://satin.sensation.net.au/rowan/sm_F9N7130.jpg

It appears to be a power point. Found in a military warehouse that was
probably built around the mid 40s. Was this a special connector or did
it predate the standard 3 flat prongs?

Industrial power connection, multi-pole.
Still used today. Here is the modern day equivalent.
http://www.clipsal.com.au/trade/__data/page/81/I56.pdf

Thanks Ross. I suspected it was something like that, although I was
hoping it might be something more exciting.

One thing I found interesting is that the wall wiring appears to be
encapsulated in brass(?) tubing. Before I peeked inside I thought it
was some sort of air outlet.



I suspect the cable sheath is copper. Fireproof cables are commonly
used for fire protection systems and where industrial machinery is
connected. The most common brand of cable I know of for this
application is Pyrotenax.

http://www.tycothermal.com/uk/english/wiring/
It looks like a flameproof fitting for use in flameable situations like

areas with solvents or other dangerous situations

 

[rowan194]

F Murtz wrote:

Ross Herbert wrote:
I suspect the cable sheath is copper. Fireproof cables are commonly
used for fire protection systems and where industrial machinery is
connected. The most common brand of cable I know of for this
application is Pyrotenax.

http://www.tycothermal.com/uk/english/wiring/
It looks like a flameproof fitting for use in flameable situations like
areas with solvents or other dangerous situations

Or explosives, in this case...

 

[Friday]

rowan194 wrote:

F Murtz wrote:

Ross Herbert wrote:

I suspect the cable sheath is copper. Fireproof cables are commonly
used for fire protection systems and where industrial machinery is
connected. The most common brand of cable I know of for this
application is Pyrotenax.

http://www.tycothermal.com/uk/english/wiring/

It looks like a flameproof fitting for use in flameable situations like
areas with solvents or other dangerous situations


Or explosives, in this case...

It's used wherever it gets hot. We use it on the boilers in a poer
station, but it's also used where it's important to have equipment
running in the event of a fire, such as a water pump. Also used on ships
and emergency equipment or where you need to run a big current through a
small cable.