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I'm going to get some [up to 10], of these hubbell's. I'm looking at 5262, 8200H, and 8300H. The H standing for no nickel plating. Which is best, 2nd best?
8200H and 8300H are essentially the same receptacle, both are hospital grade. The only difference is the 8200H has a 15A faceplate, the 8300H has a 20A faceplate.The "H" designates that it is a small bodied receptacle, with no nickel plating, make sure to get the "H" series. The "regular" 8200I (no "H"), for example, will be nickel plated. They come in a variety of colors, 8300HI for ivory, 8300HW for white, etc.Nickel plating is a tough cookie, I think the only receptacle I've heard that I like that utilized nickel is a cryo'd PS Audio. So, if not getting a PS Audio, you might want to stay away from the nickel plated models. Strictly IMO, FWIW, IME, and for good measure ETC, ABC, 123, AC3, DTS. 5262 is a 15A "industrial" receptacle. 5362 is a the 20A version. Both are built very well; nice and beefy. They are huge! No nickel plating on the contacts.As to which is "better", they both are good, IMO. Hubbell's have a very full mid-bass (some say too much) presentation and tend to be very smooth sounding, IME.Don't forget to take a look at some of the other "audio grade" offerings, for just a bit more $$, from Furutech, PS Audio, Acme, etc...Disclaimer--I sell Hubbell 8300H's (well at least until I run out, I am not going to re-stock them...) and Furutech. I do not offer Acme or PS Audio at this time.Peace, LeeQuote from: zmanbands on 2 Jun 2008, 12:51 amI'm going to get some [up to 10], of these hubbell's. I'm looking at 5262, 8200H, and 8300H. The H standing for no nickel plating. Which is best, 2nd best?
Quote from: cryoparts on 2 Jun 2008, 01:40 am8200H and 8300H are essentially the same receptacle, both are hospital grade. The only difference is the 8200H has a 15A faceplate, the 8300H has a 20A faceplate.The "H" designates that it is a small bodied receptacle, with no nickel plating, make sure to get the "H" series. The "regular" 8200I (no "H"), for example, will be nickel plated. They come in a variety of colors, 8300HI for ivory, 8300HW for white, etc.Nickel plating is a tough cookie, I think the only receptacle I've heard that I like that utilized nickel is a cryo'd PS Audio. So, if not getting a PS Audio, you might want to stay away from the nickel plated models. Strictly IMO, FWIW, IME, and for good measure ETC, ABC, 123, AC3, DTS. 5262 is a 15A "industrial" receptacle. 5362 is a the 20A version. Both are built very well; nice and beefy. They are huge! No nickel plating on the contacts.As to which is "better", they both are good, IMO. Hubbell's have a very full mid-bass (some say too much) presentation and tend to be very smooth sounding, IME.Don't forget to take a look at some of the other "audio grade" offerings, for just a bit more $$, from Furutech, PS Audio, Acme, etc...Disclaimer--I sell Hubbell 8300H's (well at least until I run out, I am not going to re-stock them...) and Furutech. I do not offer Acme or PS Audio at this time.Peace, LeeQuote from: zmanbands on 2 Jun 2008, 12:51 amI'm going to get some [up to 10], of these hubbell's. I'm looking at 5262, 8200H, and 8300H. The H standing for no nickel plating. Which is best, 2nd best?I was wondering what your thoughts were on the Pass and Seymour 8200H, I like the Pass & Seymour 5266-X AC they definitely have a death grip on your cord. ED
Cryo, thanks for your very helpful posts! Does the 5262 have a brass or steel back strap?
The 5266-X male AC end is a killer piece, isn't it? I can't give them away , but I sure like them. Lee
What I'm wondering for the readers of this thread, is this: Can I install two Channel Islands XDC-2 AC filters in the wall, in place of any of the various outlets being discussed, here? The XDC-2 is designed to be installed in the "stream" of power cord between the outlet and the electronics, and has a female IEC socket on one end for this purpose, but I was thinking that Channel Islands could build me two of these with exposed wires on that end instead of the IEC socket, and I could just put them in the wall.
Thanks Wayner, that looks like what I need. I've also just found one by PS Audio called the power port designer series. Since the PS Audio seems easier to source, does anyone have experience with them?
. Cryo is the leviton just as good as the hubbell 5262? LINK http://www.onestopbuy.com/5262-8102.asp
A slight correction is needed here. A 15 amp receptacle is a NEMA L5-15R. A 20 amp receptacle is a NEMA L5-20R. A 15 amp plug (L5-15P) can be plugged into either a NEMA L5-15R or L5-20R. A NEMA L5-20P plug will not fit into a NEMA L5-15R receptacle. Therefore it is acceptable to use a 20 amp receptacle in a 15 amp circuit (controled by the 15 amp breaker). It is not acceptable to have a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp breaker. Note: assuming the correct wire gauge is used for either branch circuit.Wayner
Hmmm... Double check this please. It is my understanding that a 20A receptacle is NOT for use on a 15A breaker. The reasoning is that a 20A device could be inadvertently hooked up to a 15A rated circuit, draw too much current through the wire (provided the breaker failed and did not trip), heat the wire up and potentially cause a fire. I think a 15A "dual gang" receptacle can be used on a 20A circuit, however.I am not an electrician, though. I will encourage one of my customers who is to come and clear up the confusion.Lee Quote from: Wayner on 2 Jun 2008, 04:38 pmA slight correction is needed here. A 15 amp receptacle is a NEMA L5-15R. A 20 amp receptacle is a NEMA L5-20R. A 15 amp plug (L5-15P) can be plugged into either a NEMA L5-15R or L5-20R. A NEMA L5-20P plug will not fit into a NEMA L5-15R receptacle. Therefore it is acceptable to use a 20 amp receptacle in a 15 amp circuit (controled by the 15 amp breaker). It is not acceptable to have a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp breaker. Note: assuming the correct wire gauge is used for either branch circuit.Wayner
P&S 9200 and 9300 receptacles.
