Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=1493&doy=12m2
and
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=1176&doy=12m2

Out-of-date information is frequently found in distributors' catalogues,
as here. TTBOMK the standard (IEC 60320) requires the connectors (C13 &
C14) to have 10 A rating. Obviously with a rewireable plug you could
make up a 500 mA rated cordset with bell wire if you so choose...

I found http://www.enlightenment.co.uk/frames/ref/ref-iec.htm, which is
a useful summary table of all the types and their rating.

It might be difficult to guess what size mains cable is used if moulded
plugs, so better safe than sorry.

It's often embossed on the cable jacket along with the HAR markings.

--
Andy