Pete,
I suspect that the problem is the wide proliferation of IEC connector
suppliers out in the world. While the INSIDE dimensions of the connector
need to be correct in order for the mating cord connector to fit, there is
not a lot to stop people from making the outer dimensions whatever they
want. There might well be a "standard" size cutout for the IEC chassis
connector, but I have not seen one. I have only seen cut out dimensions
for specific manufacturers.
The same problem befell me about a year ago. The power supply in my Dell
desktop died and a friend of mine who is a real whiz at computer work
ordered a replacement (non-Dell) power supply for me. He warned me about
fit of the connector and was right. He did the job rather quickly with a
nibbling tool and file.
Thanks for the info.
73, Dale
WA9ENA
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I bought a Qualtek 857-06/48 from Mouser (common and differential mode),
figuring that it would fit in place of the filter-less IEC connector on
the power supply. It didn't, so I took out my Dremel tool and spent a
half-hour enlarging the hole. I don't know how you can foresee this, so
just be forewarned - the holes aren't standard.
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