Hubbell (was Re: IBM 029 Keypunch has arrived)

[Dave Woyciesjes]

Chuck Guzis wrote:
> On 26 May 2009 at 8:31, Dave McGuire wrote:
> 
>>    That would be Hubbell, and I doubt they make "regular" 110V wall 
>> outlets.  They make very large, very expensive power connectors that 
>> are used on industrial equipment and big computers.
> 
> Hubbell is a conglomerate and Hubbell-Bryant handles the more mundane 
> fixtures (yes, ordinary duplex receptacles).  But the connectors on 
> all of my twist-lock tools is indeed labeled "Hubbell", although I 
> gather that the twist-lock stuff is now Hubbell-Kellems.
> 
> "Leviton" is another brand to search for.  
> 
> It pays to buy quality in receptacles if they're going to see heavy 
> use--much of the residential stuff is made of very brittle plastic 
> and breaking out the area near the grounding prong is quite common on 
> the cheap stuff.
> 
> --Chuck

	Quality? Yep. All my recepacles, switches and such are all Hubbell 
Wiring Devices.
	I've got a _very_ reliable contact in Hubbell Wiring Customer Service. 
I can get answers if anyone needs it. Shoot me a message directly. Like 
where to get certain devices, specs, etc...

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