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Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - chopper - 09-09-2020
Also: Wondering if there is any kind of adapter available to plug in a modern lamp to this outlet?
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - mattkime - 09-09-2020
It identifies as a 10 amp outlet.
I'm surprised your lamp has a grounded plug. Most don't.
You need one of these guys - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheater_plug
Although it would be best to install a grounded outlet. but obviously a lot more work.
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - Gareth - 09-09-2020
It looks like the outlet lacks a polarity slot (i.e. the neutral slot should be slightly larger than the other). I'm unaware of such as adapter, but they might exist, or you could replace the plug on the lamp, or grind/cut off a bit of the adapter mattkime linked too until it fits.
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - Gareth - 09-09-2020
Appears to be #2 on this page: https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/NorthAm2.html
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - Buzz - 09-09-2020
I can identify, and confirm, that yes, it is an old outlet.
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Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - N-OS X-tasy! - 09-09-2020
Hubbell, the company identified on the outlet, is still around. You might try reaching out to their tech support department.
https://www.hubbell.com/
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - Lux Interior - 09-09-2020
My guess is that it is a Hubbell 10 Amp, 250 Volt outlet.
:dunno:
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - space-time - 09-09-2020
What is there do identify? I can read the brand, current and voltage. What else do you need?
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - Lux Interior - 09-09-2020
N-OS X-tasy! wrote:
You might try reaching out to their tech support department.
No need. This forum is all the tech support you need.
For example:
Re: Can anyone here ID this old outlet? - bobinmurphy - 09-09-2020
mattkime wrote:
It identifies as a 10 amp outlet.
I'm surprised your lamp has a grounded plug. Most don't.
You need one of these guys - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheater_plug
Although it would be best to install a grounded outlet. but obviously a lot more work.
With this style plug the wiring is probably only two wires - hot and neutral with no ground which is needed for a grounded outlet.