Kettle lead

[VN125250]

Hi all,

I have moved home recently and have gone and lost the kettle lead that came with my 1kw coolermaster psu. I have a few kettle leads lying around will any of them do? Sorry for the nooby question but I have never had this problem.

[Agent]

Yep - all the same bar the fuse, so check that.

[VN125250]

Which fuse should I use? If I don't have the correct fuse can I just put the right one in and use that?

[Agent]

You want a 5 Amp fuse.

You can just swap them out yes. It'll be in the plug and you'll either need to disassemble it, or there will be a bit of plastic that pulls out.

[VN125250]

You want a 5 Amp fuse.

You can just swap them out yes. It'll be in the plug and you'll either need to disassemble it, or there will be a bit of plastic that pulls out.

Thanks for your help

[deejayburnout]

Please check the lead ( or IEC plug ) as if it has a moulded plug ( as most do ) there will usually be a rating stamped on it, somewhere near the earth pin.

If its is stamped 3A, the cable can only take 3amp of load ( around 630 watt)

I am a electrician and you learn that on the PAT testing course. . I have seen many a kettle melt a cable that was rated 5A and someone stuck a 13A in it.

Remember the fuse is to protect the cable not the equipment.

You will probably be ok but best to check.

Brap Brap

[Agent]

The spec within IEC 60320-1 states 10/15 AMP. I was under the impression that they must be attached to a cable that can support at least 10 Amp.

I have never seen a 'kettle lead' with anything less than a 10 Amp cable. Are there any? A quick Google doesn't show anything up.

[Sputnik]

I am a electrician and you learn that on the PAT testing course. .

With all due respect, Doing a PAT testing course does not make you a qualified electrician but, I do see your point.

Most of the Leads I have are made with 0.75mm flex so should be maximum 6amps.

[deejayburnout]

With all due respect, Doing a PAT testing course does not make you a qualified electrician but, I do see your point.

Most of the Leads I have are made with 0.75mm flex so should be maximum 6amps.

Anyone can do a PAT testing course, you don't have to be a electrician.

however I am a electrician and have been for 14 years.

Its surprising how many leads I find at work that are the wrong rating. 1.5mm is fine for 13A as most extensions are this. 2.5mm is used for most 16A supplies like commando plugs.

Going back to the original question, most cables are 5A or more so should be fine.



Brap Brap

[ladcrooks]

two sugars please!

[simonpreston]

*quickly goes to check all the fuses in my plugs*