Power cord for HLG drivers

Takeshy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 4, 2017

• #1

Hello!

I'm looking for a power cord for my Mean Well HLG drivers. I'm from Europe so my plug should be something like this one:

I found this one on mouser:
http://mouser.com/ProductDetail/Qualtek/363012-D01/
Can anyone confirm if this is the right power cord?

Thanks in advance!

 

CobKits

Well-Known Member

• Dec 4, 2017

• #2

if it fits in your wall its the proper cord, the meanwells dont need any cord in particular

 

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burnpile

Well-Known Member

• Dec 4, 2017

• #3

I've been using old pc / monitor power cords, good for 10a, some say 15a. Clip the end and solder to the driver leads.

 

Nugachino

Well-Known Member

• Dec 4, 2017

• #4

I've just taken a 3 pin plug from an old computer. Lopped the end at the size I needed it to be. And attached it with some screw in electrical connections.

I do need to find a better alternative though. Its ugly and clunky.

Just make sure you put the wires on the right way. 120-240v goes bang somewhat violently at times. And can kill or severely damage you.

 

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VegasWinner

Well-Known Member

• Dec 4, 2017

• #5

get an appliance cord form your local hardware store and just replace the cord using wagos.

 

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burnpile

Well-Known Member

• Dec 4, 2017

• #6

You can get a pretty clean look with solder and shrink tube, I use three small pieces for the individual wires, one larger piece to fill the gap where the original insulation was removed, then one more large piece to cover everything.