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Re: Equivilant EAGLE or HUBBELL for P&S 5242?

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In Reply to: Equivilant EAGLE or HUBBELL for P&S 5242? posted by wheezer on May 29, 2002 at 18:16:16:

You shouldn't have THAT much trouble finding the P&S... Try calling P&S, that's what I did, and they turned up right under my nose for cheap. The P&S 5242 is hard to beat for the $$. I think I'll pick up one of those Sentry's tomorrow if Wally sells them in Canada, never enough power strips here these days.

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None sold in my county - wheezer 20:57:14 05/29/02 (14)
Hi Craig,
Can you believe cooper has no online cataloge
There is the same thread on the CA. Eagle 5252.
- Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade - Duster 22:06:23 05/29/02 (13)
  wheezer,
  Yep, the best looking Eagle I saw at Lowes is the 5252. Impressive design and solid grip, looks like good brass contacts. It appears to be pretty much the same as the Eagle Hospital Grade without the chem-resist orange face, even has the *cool* hinged plastic snap-on screw covers. Comes in ivory, white, gray and I think black. I tested in-store the grip on both and they are identical, very solid. Nice looking for under $5 *but* what do they sound like compared to the Pass & Seymour? I bought two of them and I�m waiting for a *review* before I open the plastic package...
  Cheers
  - Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade - wheezer 22:18:17 05/29/02 (12)
    Duster,
    You saved me allot of ground work, thanks. Whose review are you waiting for?
    I did see the plastic straps on their web site, which is all they show. That is a great caveat, as it will avoid an arc to ground in a metal enclosure. I've seen this happen too many times, on power inrush, where a branch has a rather large load. Burned up the electrical tape around the switch/duplex, and trips the breaker. Trouble shooting was a real bitch.
    If you would, please keep me in the loop on this issue. But I do plan to buy the Eagle's tomorrow,as it's a new DIY project,and not terribly critical. Great for future though.
    Regards,
    Mitch
    - Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade - Duster 22:33:28 05/29/02 (11)
      wheezer,
      > Whose review are you waiting for?
      Anybody in AA who has experienced the Eagle 5252 in a system. Perhaps I'll have to wait for yours. Besides, I'll be away from my system for a few more weeks :-( so I'll have to wait, anyhoo...
      Cheers
      (hmmm... Duster and wheezer, sounds like an allergy :-D)
      - Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade - wheezer 23:17:51 05/29/02 (10)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade posted by Duster on May 29, 2002 at 22:33:28:
        
        I don't forsee purchasing the P&Sduplex so I won't be able to help you there.
        Sure does, and I got lots of em. A Duster would make wheezer feel just a tad under the weather.
        Have you gotten into the DIY stuff?
        thanks again
        REgards,
        Mitch
        
        Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade - Duster 23:45:25 05/29/02 (9)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade posted by wheezer on May 29, 2002 at 23:17:51:
        
        wheezer,
        Sorry, I meant to say that I would like to know folk's opinion of the Eagle 5252's sonic performance since there's nothing in the archives. Yes, I do dig tweaking and some DIY but stop short of anything over my head...
        Cheers
        
        Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade - wheezer 01:15:57 05/30/02 (8)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Eagle 5252 Industrial Grade posted by Duster on May 29, 2002 at 23:45:25:
        
        Na! Boldy go where no tweaker has gone. Be adventurous, It's no fun w/o the thrill of possibly blowing something up!
        All kidding aside, the TA is a great place, there is always an inmate to bail ya out if you get stuck. You find your nitch and create within that nitch. This project was a pipe dream amongst a few inmates. Turns out Jon Risch has already addressed it. I'll let you know what I think,as I'll use em in my JR power strip and JR filter/SS/iso trannie.
        Thanks again.
        Mitch
        
        Re: thanks wheezer (nt) - Duster 09:01:10 05/30/02 (7)
        
        In Reply to: thanks wheezer (nt) posted by Duster on May 30, 2002 at 09:00:44:
        
        nt
        
        SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 - wheezer 16:26:15 05/30/02 (6)
        
        In Reply to: Re: thanks wheezer (nt) posted by Duster on May 30, 2002 at 09:01:10:
        
        I spoke w/tech support and it's All brass, triple wipe, high impact nylon steel backstrap. Neutral screws appear to be nickel plated brass.compression ring on all four screws. 2 back feeds per screw.
        AND anti-short plastic clip down cover on both L & N.
        
        Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 - Duster 19:20:02 05/30/02 (5)
        
        In Reply to: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 posted by wheezer on May 30, 2002 at 16:26:15:
        
        Nice work, hope it sounds as good as it seems. I've read that metal straps on the back degrade the sound. What do you think of that? Don't most spec, industrial, and HG outlets have straps?
        
        Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 - wheezer 08:14:42 05/31/02 (4)
        
        In Reply to: Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 posted by Duster on May 30, 2002 at 19:20:02:
        
        Thanks Duster...
        I don't see how the metal GROUND strap can degrade sound? They all have it on the higher grade ones and those rated for "in contact".
        
        Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 - Duster 09:23:00 05/31/02 (3)
        
        In Reply to: Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 posted by wheezer on May 31, 2002 at 08:14:42:
        
        Does the P&S outlet have a strap? Do you know any other ways the P&S outlet is different than the Eagle 5252? Just what does this P&S oulet have/not have that blows other inexpensive outlets away? Consumers want to know. hehehe
        
        Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 - wheezer 16:05:44 05/31/02 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 posted by Duster on May 31, 2002 at 09:23:00:
        
        Dunno, but you can shoot Gene W. an email or post as he has the P&S.You have my specs on the Eagle, so you'll be able to get a good comparison.
        Regards,
        Mitch
        
        thanks again (nt) - Duster 21:39:32 05/31/02 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 posted by wheezer on May 31, 2002 at 16:05:44:
        
        nt
        
        Eagle HG compared to P&S - Duster 09:54:35 05/31/02 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: SCOOP on the EAGLE 5252 posted by Duster on May 31, 2002 at 09:23:00:
        
        wheezer,
        badman offered a good review of the Eagle Hospital grade outlet (I would bet money that the Eagle 5252 sounds more or less the same). Perhaps the darker sound is not present on the Industrial Grade 5252. (?)
        Check out the message link in CA:
        http://www.AudioAsylum.com/audio/cables/messages/51586.html

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