[rescue] Odd power cords

[wa2egp at att.net]

-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Phil Stracchino <phil.stracchino at speakeasy.net>
>
> I have just discovered, in the course of packing the garage, five
> modular power cords with a connector I've never seen before.  Instead of
> the typical US three-pin power connector that looks like this:
> 
>   o
> |   |
> 
> They have a three-pin connector that looks like this:
> 
>    o
> __   __
> 
> Anyone know what they are?  Anyone want them?

I'm not exactly sure but I know that there are different wall sockets with
different "holes" according to the current capability of that circuit.
220 V sockets also have different holes to prevent the wrong stuff
being plugged in.  I can't get my "code book" right now but both plugs
and sockets are available for 15 A, 20 A and higher circuits.  That's
probably what those cords are, ones that plug into a higher amperage
circuit.

Bob