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    Default Anyone have a spare kettle power cord?

    I'm looking for a standard kettle lead/power cord... the type that connects the majority of kettles/jugs to the mains. The IEC connector on the end of the lead is identical to a computer connector except that kettle IEC kettle connectors have a notch in their flat edge as arrowed in the attached image.

    I have hunted high and low for one, but all I can find are 'puter leads advertised as kettle leads. If anyone has a dead kettle with a good lead, I'd be very grateful for it and happy to pay postage.
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    Sorry WW, all my spare cords don't have the notch - they are all from computers. First I knew that there was any difference. Good luck !
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    Why not just file/cut/sand/carve/burn a notch in the cord that you have?

    I think last time I did this I just applied a not soldering iron to the plug.
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    Yup, I have modified one you a Stanley knife as well.
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    That will work for me too then! Thanks everyone!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodwould View Post
    I'm looking for a standard kettle lead/power cord... the type that connects the majority of kettles/jugs to the mains. The IEC connector on the end of the lead is identical to a computer connector except that kettle IEC kettle connectors have a notch in their flat edge as arrowed in the attached image.

    I have hunted high and low for one, but all I can find are 'puter leads advertised as kettle leads. If anyone has a dead kettle with a good lead, I'd be very grateful for it and happy to pay postage.
    I have a Toshiba and HP laptop and they both have the plugs for the power supplies with a grove the same as you want.

    Try some of your local computer shops for the power lead
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    Normally the notched connectors are "high current" connectors, so if you are going to "make" one out of an existing cable, ensure that it is appropriately rated.

    If it's a kettle cord, there is a good chance it'll need to be able to handle a full 10amps for the duration of the boil.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vernonv View Post
    Normally the notched connectors are "high current" connectors, so if you are going to "make" one out of an existing cable, ensure that it is appropriately rated.

    If it's a kettle cord, there is a good chance it'll need to be able to handle a full 10amps for the duration of the boil.
    This is why I was keen on finding a lead with a C15 connector as they are rated for high temperature and current.

    I have hunted through all the leads I have here and the only heavy C13 lead has a nick in it, so I don't trust it. I won't use any of the lighter C13 leads as I'm afraid they'll melt.
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    WES Components have them.

    An IEC C15 is rated at 7.5Amps.

    7.5A Hi-Temp Suit Kettles, Jugs, etc... 1.0M long, Product Code ACL140 $3.55Ea
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    I just found a 2 metre lead rated at 120°/10A from Access Communications.
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