... a surface mounted IEC320 outlet oriented in the same plane as the wall, not orthogonal to it?
Anybody ever seen...
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could one be made using a box and a panel mount socket
No - not getting them confused.
There are uncountably large numbers of rack-mount and wall (surface)mount PDUs which feature IEC320 outlets, mostly C13, some featuring C19 as well. And from memory (known to be faulty) I think Bulgin used to do one which could be flushed into a wall.
They aren't only found on appliances - I'm surprised you've never seen PDUs etc.
But they all end up with the plug coming out at 90° to the plane of the wall, which takes up space, even with right angled plugs. If the outlets pointed downwards, for example, the whole shebang would need less space between wall and equipment plugged in.
There are uncountably large numbers of rack-mount and wall (surface)mount PDUs which feature IEC320 outlets, mostly C13, some featuring C19 as well. And from memory (known to be faulty) I think Bulgin used to do one which could be flushed into a wall.
They aren't only found on appliances - I'm surprised you've never seen PDUs etc.
But they all end up with the plug coming out at 90° to the plane of the wall, which takes up space, even with right angled plugs. If the outlets pointed downwards, for example, the whole shebang would need less space between wall and equipment plugged in.
If you've got a few to do, then what about fixing some trunking to the wall with panel mount sockets mounted into the bottom of the trunking?
Would there be an issue with the plugs falling out under their own weight in that orientation though?
Would there be an issue with the plugs falling out under their own weight in that orientation though?
Yup, or if one wanted several one could rotate a single-row PDU through 90° and fix it to the wall. But not being made to be mounted that way the outlets would probably need retaining clips retrofitted, assuming they were held on by screws, and not riveted or push-fit.
Well in answer to your original question, no I've never seen one in the flesh or in a catalogue or anything.
I think you will be destined to fabricate something yourself if you really want it done that way.
I think you will be destined to fabricate something yourself if you really want it done that way.
You might find something in this catalogue www.olson.co.uk but if straight plugs are vertical under the socket then as mentioned retaining clips would be necessary
Or use a right angled plug such as Multicomp Part No JA-2233-2 ( which Farnell supply )
Or use a right angled plug such as Multicomp Part No JA-2233-2 ( which Farnell supply )
...or, if the situation and aesthetics allow, have the plugs pointing vertically upwards rather than downwards.
Kind Regards, John
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