> > can I just take a hacksaw to a regular power cable?
>
> Many have done so. A simple test is to check the surface temp
> of the connector after some use and see if you notice heat.
> If so, bad. Same goes for the length of the cable. Be sure
> your House wiring is guarded properly against misuse, that
> is, fuses or breakers working properly, in case it does go up
> to 20A.
>
> What's needed for this list is the URL of someone selling these
> cords. Noone has found one yet.
My last but one kettle came with one. In the UK (at least)
I assume that they are pretty easy to find. If I'd known
that they were worth something I'd have picked up a
handful when I had the chance :-)
Antonio
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Antonio Carlini arcarlini_at_iee.org
Received on Wed Feb 05 2003 - 14:52:00 GMT