In article ,
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.

'Hot' condition IEC are rated at 10 amps. IEC line sockets may be 6.

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