Multiple "figure 8" from a single cord
Jan 18, 2018 | 8:05 pm
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Multiple "figure 8" from a single cord
If you are hauling around a laptop charger and a multi USB charger then you probably are interested in https://www.ebay.com/itm/IEC-320-C8-...-/321772256894
and also perhaps Conntek 30132 IEC C8 to NEMA 1-15R AV & Laptop Plug Adapter
so that you can plug in an everyday two prongs device as well.
and also perhaps Conntek 30132 IEC C8 to NEMA 1-15R AV & Laptop Plug Adapter
so that you can plug in an everyday two prongs device as well.
Jan 19, 2018 | 7:28 pm
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I have been looking for multiple C8 out AC cords for a long time. I frequent all the SE Asia computer/tech malls.
This is a great find, however, I will still use my DIY single AC to 4 X C8.
I made one for US/Canada two blade, UK/HK/SG three blade and one for China angled blades. each C8 out of the "junction box" is about 1 metre making it usable that it can plug into the USB charger and power bricks.
It is not as compact but still takes up less space than 4 C8 - AC cords.
The adapter while compact will have a problem plugging it into more than one or two devices.
BTW It is half that price on Taobao. That seller is also out of SH?
This is a great find, however, I will still use my DIY single AC to 4 X C8.
I made one for US/Canada two blade, UK/HK/SG three blade and one for China angled blades. each C8 out of the "junction box" is about 1 metre making it usable that it can plug into the USB charger and power bricks.
It is not as compact but still takes up less space than 4 C8 - AC cords.
The adapter while compact will have a problem plugging it into more than one or two devices.
BTW It is half that price on Taobao. That seller is also out of SH?
Last edited by tentseller; Jan 19, 2018 at 7:36 pm
Jan 19, 2018 | 7:53 pm
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It is often the case that eBay is much more expensive than taobao; however I will not bother with taobao to save money on a five dollar item. I did use Superbuy previously to get stuff in from taobao but for a five buck piece? Meh.
Apr 1, 2018 | 6:38 pm
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chx1975 - That's a good find. I also like this Y-cable that I use for my USB charger and laptop charger: https://www.ebay.com/itm/IEC-320-C8-...m/262718546289
tentseller - I like your idea of the DIY squid cable but I worry about the TSA (I probably have too much anxiety about it from being profiled in my pre-precheck days). Have they ever even noticed it in your bag?
tentseller - I like your idea of the DIY squid cable but I worry about the TSA (I probably have too much anxiety about it from being profiled in my pre-precheck days). Have they ever even noticed it in your bag?
Apr 1, 2018 | 7:09 pm
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chx1975 - That's a good find. I also like this Y-cable that I use for my USB charger and laptop charger: https://www.ebay.com/itm/IEC-320-C8-...m/262718546289
tentseller - I like your idea of the DIY squid cable but I worry about the TSA (I probably have too much anxiety about it from being profiled in my pre-precheck days). Have they ever even noticed it in your bag?
tentseller - I like your idea of the DIY squid cable but I worry about the TSA (I probably have too much anxiety about it from being profiled in my pre-precheck days). Have they ever even noticed it in your bag?