Hi,
> > Wonder what the dimple is for? should be able to use a standard IEC
> > connector cord with heay gauge wire. Can't believe that thing is that
> > big of a juice hog. Electric heaters draw about that much power.
>
> There are three "standard" IEC power connectors...there's the one
> we're all used to, the one with the dimple (higher current) and a
> larger square one (still higher current).
Here in the UK they go by the canocial name "Kettle Plugs", as the higher
current (15A?) version is most frequently found at the end of powercables
for electric kettles (you know, those things for heating water).
The name is frequenly extended to the 5A version as well (the one everyone
is familiar with)
Also in common usage is a "hot to cold cable" :&) I'm sure everyone here
can figure that one out.
-- Matt
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Received on Mon Jan 28 2002 - 10:43:06 GMT