[geeks] Inexpensive source for NEMA TwistLocks

[Patrick Finnegan]

On Tuesday 21 June 2011, JP Hindin wrote:
> Hey there;
> 
> I have a whole pile of SGIs and an E10k that I'd quite like to plug
> in and have never managed to get around to. The E10k requires
> several 30A TwistLock receptacles and the SGI Onyx2 racks require a
> pair of 50A TwistLocks each.
> 
> Googling generally has me finding them for $30-$40 a piece, which is
> going to get expensive really quickly, given how many I need.
> 
> If anyone has any source that sells them somewhat cheaper than
> that... or has a few they'd sell cheaply... boy, I'm all ears
> (/eyes).

You should be able to get the 30A twist locks (NEMA L6-30R) for around 
$10/each on ebay.  As far as 50A outlets, I'd suggest replacing the 
plugs with 50A range plugs and outlets from your local home supply 
store.

Pat
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