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Default Unearthed IEC lead.

Dave Plowman wrote:

Clive Arthur wrote:

Looking at the cable, it does say, among other things, 'KEMA-KEUR
300/300V 2X0.75mm2'


Think the regs have changed since such leads became common. All the ones
I've seen these days are capable of the full rated current of the
connector, regardless of how little the appliance uses.


With 0.7mm^2 cable, it's probably (hopefully?) only a 5A fuse in the plug.