On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 09:47:33 +1000, "John G" wroth:


"John Woodgate" wrote in message
...
I read in sci.electronics.design that James Meyer
wrote (in ) about 'Plug and
socket suggestion needed', on Sat, 9 Apr 2005:
Oh really? Take a look at:

https://www.usa-assmann.com/shop/ite...=602&catid=118

Current rating 1.5 Amps, voltage rating 125 VRMS AC.


'Rated' at 125 V and 'safe on 120 V mains' are not the same thing. 120
V mains gets voltage spikes of at least 1 kV on it and the clearance
and creepage distances have to take that into account.
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Thanks John,

Thats what I wanted to say too.

And Is cat5 cable rated for mains use? NO.

The original question was for a cheap connector solution for a one-off
application where current limited 120 Volts AC was being switched. Not for
something that could be plugged directly into the "mains".

The RJ-45 connector is rated for 125 Volts and category 5 cable is rated
for 300 Volts. The combination is cheap and will meet the original poster's
requirements.

Stick *that* up your mains.

Jim