lowp Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Does anyone know where one can still buy the Häco brand replacement power cord plugs? They used to be stocked at HomePro for several years. Now they have disappeared from the stores in Bangkok and I did not see them at Boonthavorn in Hua Hin during a recent visit. They had both a 2 prong and 3 prong versions (see images). Great for keeping cords close to the walls with the side cord style and were of great quality. They had a small neon light inside, but it was easy to cut out if you didn't want it. My email to Häco Thailand was never answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macahoom Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Lazada have Haco.. I don't know if they sell the exact plug you are looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiDIY Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Possible haco taken this product from the market Possible not many customer now for plug with cable out on incorrect side Thailand try to make the standard for socket pin position Difficult finding power plug with side outlet in standard position Maybe coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkmike Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 I bought some of the 3 pin versions on Shopee last August, they were 50 baht each. These are the only decent looking 3 pin plugs I have ever found here all the others look like they are from the 1950's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Looks like they are discontinued ???? P001 and P002 seem to have been removed from the Haco website (although the search never really was very good, so i might have missed). Also, the few sellers who have them listed on Lazada are nil stock ???? It's a shame because they allow the cable to hang vertically down the wall when the outlet is positioned in the (slightly safer) orientation with the N at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrima Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, mkmike said: These are the only decent looking 3 pin plugs I have ever found here all the others look like they are from the 1950's. LOL so true. The bell shaped black rubber ones with the industrial strain relief clamp. The amount of products sold here with euro plugs that cant earth i would have thought there would be some demand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiDIY Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, Crossy said: It's a shame because they allow the cable to hang vertically down the wall when the out let is positioned in the (slightly safer) orientation with the N at the top. Talk on thai tech forums say we should try to keep some standard with socket pin location Difficult to keep standard with mix of non standard product Why is neutral at top safer choice for socket pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, SomchaiDIY said: Why is neutral at top safer choice for socket pin N or E at the top means that if something metallic (knife) gets dropped down behind a partly withdrawn plug then it will hit the N or E first and (hopefully) avoid shocking anyone. Of course if we could get re-wireable TIS 166-2549 plugs (which have sleeved pins) with cable outlets that allow more than one to go in a double outlet that would be fantastic. I agree, a standard positioning of the outlet would be nice to have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 The standard plug for Thailand is specific to Thailand and has 3 round pins. They have only recently become available for sale but have been used for several years on equipment sold here. And yes they have the rubber shell that is normally used in USA. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i2369806542-s8019649935.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, lopburi3 said: The standard plug for Thailand is specific to Thailand and has 3 round pins. They have only recently become available for sale but have been used for several years on equipment sold here. And yes they have the rubber shell that is normally used in USA. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i2369806542-s8019649935.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1 Thanks for that, shame that they poke out of the wall, I like my leads to hang down ???? Are the terminals inside as awful as the US standard ones? I may order a couple to check out. EDIT I also note these don't have the sleeved pins which are part of the TIS standard ???? Standard is here https://service.tisi.go.th/fulltext/TIS-166-2549p.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Just now, Crossy said: Thanks for that, shame that they poke out of the wall, I like my leads to hang down ???? Are the terminals inside as awfull as the US standard ones? Appears better as directly screwed down into terminals with flat plate to hold wire down. Have not used yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiDIY Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, Crossy said: N or E at the top means that if something metallic (knife) gets dropped down behind a partly withdrawn plug then it will hit the N or E first and (hopefully) avoid shocking anyone. See photo with this type must be luck which way knife can fall on pin If lucky breaker trip I think is best keep standard for everyone to know location for live pin I always fighting for standards but not easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, SomchaiDIY said: See photo with this type must be luck which way knife can fall on pin If lucky breaker trip I think is best keep standard for everyone to know location for live pin I always fighting for standards but not easy Aussie plug has sleeved pins ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Crossy said: Aussie plug has sleeved pins ???? I hate those, the sleeving always melts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 minute ago, BritManToo said: I hate those, the sleeving always melts. Yeah, I suspect it was an afterthought, not very thick at all. I've been awfully spoiled by the UK (and nearly as good Schuko) plug, infinitely safe except that they lie on their back if left on the floor. You will remember standing on one Hopefully Haco are going to come up with a revised P001 and P002 that meet the standard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiDIY Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, Crossy said: Aussie plug has sleeved pins ???? Then sleeve pin is answer to all problem no worry about position of live pin Thai standard also talk about sleeve pin but is about the small finger contact with live pin Back to my haco story My thinking is this haco product not good because many times electrician place socket wrong side up from install arrow to fit these plug People at my youtube move all house socket to fit this haco plug and angry if people say this is not good standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 many seem to debate that The TIS166-2549 typical sockets orientation only allowing only 1 right angle plug to fit is part of the design, the logic being that high current device comes with the right angle plug, meaning only 1 high current device can be plugged into a gang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, digbeth said: many seem to debate that The TIS166-2549 typical sockets orientation only allowing only 1 right angle plug to fit is part of the design, the logic being that high current device comes with the right angle plug, meaning only 1 high current device can be plugged into a gang Could well be. I had to hunt for an appliance with a straight TIS166 plug, turned out to be the small rice-cooker, relatively low power. Everything else has right angle plugs, dryer, washer, kettle etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 40 minutes ago, Crossy said: You will remember standing on one I bet you would!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Great conversation and good topic. Sad the plugs "lowp" was looking for aren't available. Edited May 16, 2022 by AgMech Cowboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiDIY Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 29 minutes ago, digbeth said: many seem to debate that The TIS166-2549 typical sockets orientation only allowing only 1 right angle plug to fit is part of the design, the logic being that high current device comes with the right angle plug, meaning only 1 high current device can be plugged into a gang Plug with cable blocking left side now cause more problem People cut off ground pin to open blocked socket Standards need much thinking to include all user thinking Over load on socket circuit best control by circuit breaker not socket block Kitchen can have many socket on same circuit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Low profile Haco plug on Lazada; https://www.lazada.co.th/products/haco-2-3-i3238814459-s12045981452.html?search=1&spm=a2o4m.searchlistbrand.list.i68.363dede6T0HT9R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiDIY Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 We have many machine and system in work factory from over the world I find only one power plug with all safe standard is from uk england Possible other country have same but I have not found this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, bbko said: Low profile Haco plug on Lazada; https://www.lazada.co.th/products/haco-2-3-i3238814459-s12045981452.html?search=1&spm=a2o4m.searchlistbrand.list.i68.363dede6T0HT9R Yeah, made by Haco but one is UK standard the other is a Schuko (German) trailing socket ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 20 minutes ago, SomchaiDIY said: We have many machine and system in work factory from over the world I find only one power plug with all safe standard is from uk england Possible other country have same but I have not found this Yeah, being a Brit I do of course agree ???? Malaysia, Singapore and HongKong also use the BS1363 plug. The European Shuko is pretty good and the French version is also polarised, it's also rated at a (conservative) 16A for those meaty appliances. A Dutch friend operates this interesting site https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/Overview.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, digbeth said: many seem to debate that The TIS166-2549 typical sockets orientation only allowing only 1 right angle plug to fit is part of the design, the logic being that high current device comes with the right angle plug, meaning only 1 high current device can be plugged into a gang That new strip outlets do allow up to four or more right angle in a row seems to negate that thinking however? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob89110 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Try Thaiwatsadu Saw something like your plug it was 3 prong with the led lite. Edited May 16, 2022 by Crossy Fixed the font. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 I also used them, seems like they are discontinued from Häco, link HERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, lopburi3 said: That new strip outlets do allow up to four or more right angle in a row seems to negate that thinking however? There's also these, which seems to be in demand, I suspect the real reason most receptacles are oriented sideways is that it's easier/cheaper to run a bar across the socket, wall or power strip than to have cables running off for each plug if it were to be oriented with ground pointing 'up' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugs11 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Thai Watsado have Haco electrical sockets etc. Have bought them from their depot in Khon Kaen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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