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5th September 2012, 07:56 PM #1
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..
I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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5th September 2012, 08:10 PM #2
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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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Dengy
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5th September 2012, 08:31 PM #3
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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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5th September 2012, 10:35 PM #4
Yup, I have modified one you a Stanley knife as well.
Cliff.
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5th September 2012, 11:24 PM #5
That will work for me too then! Thanks everyone!
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I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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5th September 2012, 11:51 PM #6
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6th September 2012, 01:04 PM #7
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.Cheers.
Vernon.
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6th September 2012, 01:25 PM #8
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..
I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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6th September 2012, 01:39 PM #9
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 $3.55EaCliff.
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6th September 2012, 01:46 PM #10
I just found a 2 metre lead rated at 120°/10A from Access Communications.
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I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
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