Old HP test equipment power connectors...

[Pete Turnbull]

On 27/05/2015 21:06, Chuck Guzis wrote:

> The 2.5A rating on the C5...C8 connectors had me wondering if the UK
> versions have fused mains plugs--and if it's still customary to use the
> ubiquitous 13A fuses in those...

Nope, normally 3A.  3A, 5A and 13A are the most common sizes, with plugs 
commonly available off the shelf with 3A fitted, though I keep 1A, 2A, 
7A and 10A as well.

BTW, those C5/C6 connectors are almost universal on HP, Sony, and 
Toshiba laptops over here.  PITA.  If you ever need to buy a spare, you 
can bet it'll cost twice as much as the same cable with a C13 on it. 
C13 connector cables are commonly fitted with 5A fused plugs for PCs 
(and used to be for CRTs) or 3A for LCDs etc.

-- 
Pete

Pete Turnbull