Hot/Cold IECs

clockwork · 17-11-2003, 10:53 PM

Stupid question.....

Whats the difference between a hot and cold iec connector?

Thanks
Claude

17-11-2003, 11:35 PM

clockwork,

Your regular IEC (as usually found on AV kit) looks something like this:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/1493i0.jpg

Whereas a 'hot' IEC (as seen on kettles) has a notch on the underside of the female connector, like this:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/1359i0.jpg

If you're interested in making some DIY power leads, RichardH probably still has some gear leftover from his bulk cable buy, details here:

DIY Mains cable bulk purchase - who wants some?

Regards

clockwork · 18-11-2003, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the response.

And yes I am thinking of some DIY power leads based on the same principle as RichardH.

Though Im looking at doing at least 5 or so.... So would need more than he has.....

Cheers

18-11-2003, 11:17 PM

clockwork,

Can't beat a bit of good old DIY.

I think RichardH had quite a bit of gear leftover, and will almost certainly have enough cable, as we split a 50m reel of 3x2.5mm2 between just the two of us !

Regards

17-11-2003, 11:35 PM	#2
Exeter Man Guest Posts: n/a	clockwork, Your regular IEC (as usually found on AV kit) looks something like this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/1493i0.jpg Whereas a 'hot' IEC (as seen on kettles) has a notch on the underside of the female connector, like this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/1359i0.jpg If you're interested in making some DIY power leads, RichardH probably still has some gear leftover from his bulk cable buy, details here: DIY Mains cable bulk purchase - who wants some? Regards
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18-11-2003, 11:17 PM	#4
Exeter Man Guest Posts: n/a	clockwork, Can't beat a bit of good old DIY. I think RichardH had quite a bit of gear leftover, and will almost certainly have enough cable, as we split a 50m reel of 3x2.5mm2 between just the two of us ! Regards
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