Re: Need a source for IEC cables for Apple ][ supplies (including "tight" ones with narrower openings)

[Michael J. Mahon <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Ralph <rwhyre@gmail.com> wrote:
> I need to acquire about ten computer power supply cables.  Is there a
> source that people actually order these things from, or does everyone
> just take them from existing equipment?
> 
> The reason I need to acquire new cables, is that the System Saver I'm
> using has a cable that fits too loosely into the power supply AC
> connector of the Apple ][plus I'm trying to boot up.
> 
> Before I tear into what may be a still-OK power supply, I'd rather
> rule out mechanical causes first, and I only have this one cable
> coming out of the System Saver.
> 
> The B&H unit uses a standard Apple ][ power supply, circa 1980, but I
> have other Apple //s that need cables, as well.

Try your nearest thrift store--the usually have a box full of them for
$1-$2 each. 

-michael - NadaNet 3.1 and AppleCrate II: http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon