[rescue] Rescued VAX 4500 question

rescue at sunhelp.org rescue at sunhelp.org
Mon Jun 10 08:43:15 CDT 2002


> > The ones with the notch are normally found on electric 
> > kettles over this side of the Atlantic, hence the generic
> > use of `kettle lead' for all IEC [computer] power leads.
> 
> The IEC 320 C15-16 socket (with the notch) has a higher 
> temperature rating
> (120C per UL) but a lower current rating (10A vs 15A for the C13-14
> unnotched cable, again per UL).  This information could be outdated.

Interesting, and consistent with what I had found--I just hadn't
put all the pieces together.  I can see why an electric
heating appliance would need a cord/plug rated for higher temps
(and therefore de-rated on current)...but does a VAX 4500 really
get that hot?

  --Rip



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