On Aug 12, 8:55*am, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:
wrote:
Another article in the writing for your input...

2 way mains lead

Mains leads are available with 2x IEC connectors run from one plug.
These save sockets and space when running computers, AV systems, etc.

I'm sure you know more about this subject than I do, but this seems like an
incredible bodge & not terribly safe.

If a customer asked me to do it I'd say no.

But low power stuff like LCD monitors wouldn't overload a single plug
and splitter to 2 IEC connectors.

But as you say, it's not ideal, when you can easily buy cable
concentrators, or a multiway plug block (either 3 pin or female IEC).

For me, I usually use continental 3 pin multiway adapter blocks for my
computers e.g.

http://www.dvdprice.it/image.php?productid=17505
or
http://eshop.speedyrecycle-eshop.com...IPRESA%206.jpg

as the adaptors/plugs are much less bulky than the UK 13A ones.

P.