[PLUG] NEMA cord madness

[Coffeen Otis the Corgi]

I think that is awesome that you have for five decades had an eco-conscious
mind. That seems like even before earth day. Kudos and awesome possum.

Noob linux user here.

On Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 5:17 PM King Beowulf <kingbeowulf at linuxgalaxy.org>
wrote:

> On 6/9/25 19:50, Keith Lofstrom wrote:
> > For more than FIVE decades, I've purchased (and later recycled)
> > electronic gizzies with standard 3-pin NEMA sockets on them.
> >
> >    _____
> >   /  o  \
> > | O   O |
> >   -------
> >
> > I saved the "3 prong wall plug to NEMA plug" cords after the
> > unrepairable electronic gizzies died.  I never lost the habit,
> > and now have about 60 more cords than I will ever need.
> >
> > DOES ANYONE WANT SOME?  Pickup in eastern Beaverton.  I don't
> > drive, so I don't deliver.
> >
> >
>
>
> Keith, I've got my own decades long collection, so I'll have to pass on
> your offer. Also, attending PLUG meetings is plenty of river crossings
> for me.
>
> Out of curiosity, and here in the USA, are you referring to C13 to NEMA
> power cords?
>
> C13
> 3 prong socket for computers, printers, TVs and a wide variety of other
> household electronics
>
> NEMA 5-15P
> Three prong 125V 15A plug for standard grounded household receptacles.
>
> -Ed
>
>
>