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Thread: Damned power cords!
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9th June 2010, 05:48 PM #31Senior Member
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Does anyone know how many amps this connector will safely handle?
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9th June 2010, 05:57 PM #32
The #13 size handle 10 amps and the #15 size handle 15 amps.
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16th June 2010, 06:40 PM #33
I have equipped a number of my power tools with these IEC connectors now and they work very well. I ordered some 0.5m IEC 13 extension leads with moulded-on connectors (about a dollar more than just the sockets alone) and wired them directly into the tools. They look 'factory original' (except the factory would probably have moulded the sockets directly into the appliances).
I have an IEC power cord permanently plugged into a power socket and connect power tools as required. No more trying to coil power leads round the tools when I put them away!.
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16th June 2010, 10:16 PM #34.
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this is the best idea i have read on this forum for years
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1st August 2010, 04:51 PM #35
The movement has gone international. "http://thewoodhaven.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=487"
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1st August 2010, 05:57 PM #36Jim
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4th August 2010, 11:33 AM #37
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4th August 2010, 12:42 PM #38Intermediate Member
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Yes this is a good idea, but... Being soldered may not be the best. Depending on the amps drawn through the soldered connection, the cable and connection may heat up a bit and may cause the solder to weaken and let go.
That's why most higher powered tools etc have screwed or crimped terminals.
Yes I am a sparky and no I would not tag it.
But if it does the job and your happy. Your choice.
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4th August 2010, 12:48 PM #39Those were the droids I was looking for.
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4th August 2010, 12:54 PM #40.
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4th August 2010, 06:26 PM #41Novice
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4th August 2010, 07:30 PM #43Senior Member
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This may seem a pretty stupid question to a very good idea....why not use the conventional 240 plugs on a short lead?................AL
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4th August 2010, 07:41 PM #44.
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5th August 2010, 12:08 PM #45Intermediate Member
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One reason is the manufacturers specification for that tool / appliance is to be supplied with a lead with the 3 pin 240v plug to connect to a socket outlet or ext lead. This is a modification away from the manufacturers spec.
Where I work, the company is strict on safety and a lot of responsibility is put onto us. They have us follow the AS guidelines but are a lot more strict on frequency of testing etc because of the work environment we and contractors work in.
If it were a 240v clear plug with the insulation on the pins, that is fine.
All electricians and qualified test & taggers need to realize that if something goes wrong and someone gets hurt and your licence number is on the tag and they deem it unsafe, then they may come after you.
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