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Check out the twist-to-lock sockets in Japan! Super common there, but I've never seen these in the US, even though the plug is basically identical. https://ww
by dustintrex 5y ago
Check out the twist-to-lock sockets in Japan! Super common there, but I've never seen these in the US, even though the plug is basically identical.
https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/Japan1.html https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/Japan1.html
- quickthrowman 5y agoTwist lock receptacles exist in the US, I mostly see them used for server racks. NEMA L6-30R is a locking 208/240v 30 amp receptacle. L means locking, the 6 means two hots and a ground at 208v or 240v, (240v for 240v split phase and 208v for 208v 3p wye) 30 is amp max amps, R means receptacle. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEMA_connector https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEMA_connector
- merlyn 5y agoThat is the most common in datacenters, but there are other configurations. 3-phase power is becoming common. Some others. Twistlocks are also used a lot in Theater lighting, and movie/tv production. Also, some generators. But yes, in general, not so common for residential, and only certain commercial tasks.