Need source for high current HP type (with dimple) 14 or 16AWG 110vac power cord - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

28 Jan 2002

On Jan 28, 16:43, Matt London wrote:

...
  Here in the UK they go by the canocial name
"Kettle Plugs", as the higher
 current (15A?) version is most frequently found at the end of powercables
 for electric kettles (you know, those things for heating water).

 The name is frequenly extended to the 5A version as well (the one everyone
...
  is familiar with)

 Also in common usage is a "hot to cold cable" :&) I'm sure everyone
here
 can figure that one out. 
Actually the standard connector style was originally rated 6A, and has
since been uprated to 10A (UK).  The type with the notch was originally
10A, and the distinguishing feature is that it is rated for a higher
temperature, hence it's use on kettles (in the US it is rated at a higher
current as well as a higher temperature).  Hence the terms "hot condition"
and "cold condition".  If you look through the list archives you'll find
some other information about this, which various people posted last year.

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