View Single Post
  #175   Report Post  
Posted to sci.electronics.design,sci.electronics.repair
Michael A. Terrell Michael A. Terrell is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 12,924
Default Internal wiring of USA v UK mains plug

Wolfi wrote:


Or should you mean that type, which is used for computer monitors and -power
supplies?



That is the IEC connector. It allows different cords to be used with
the same equipment in multiple countries.


If so, then you surely noticed the lousy Ampère rating of mere 10A for it,
which is just 2.3kW, rather than the 3.68kW which you have with a 16A
connector system?



Have you ever had a desktop computer OR monitor that drew 3.68 KW?
They were designed for exactly what they are used for: Portable, low
power equipment.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida