Harry Bloomfield wrote:

The plug and the socket are both called IEC and so far as I am aware,
the kettle version is identical/interchangeable with the PC version -
other than the length of lead and the 13amp plug fuse rating.

Sort of... and IEC HOT (with notch) femail connector (for that is
actually the sex of what most people call the "plug") will fit into
either a HOT or COLD "socket". The reverse is not true.

(which all make sense when you think about it - you kettle lead will
power your PC without risk but not the other way around)

--
Cheers,

John.

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