[Shop-talk] Determine NEMA outlet type if it’s plugged in?

Jimmie Mayfield mayfield+shoptalk at sackheads.org
Wed Apr 9 13:12:31 MDT 2025


Can you work backwards by having your local hands and eyes team send you 
the UPS model #s and then find the corresponding specs (or photos) from 
the manufacturer(s) ?


On 4/9/25 13:43, jamesf at groupwbench.org wrote:
>
> Yes, twist lock. The devices in question are UPSs, and are 2880va, 
> 120v units. And it may be confirmation bias, but 2880va/120v = 24a, 
> which is 80% of 30a, the standard derating. So I'm inclined to believe 
> they are L5-30, especially since one unused one in the rail of 10 
> outlets is (local guy was able to unplug an unused unit). Does that 
> make sense or am I thinking wishfully here (I have an order ready to 
> go for mew ones with L5-30 plugs, just waitng for the outlet specs).
>
> jim
>
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