Our BS1363 UK Plug (13 Amp) - IEC C13 Kettle Lead 2.5m is constructed on 1.0mm2 H05VV-F cable rated at 10 Amps
The BS 1363 plug has two horizontal rectangular pins for live and neutral, above these pins is a larger vertical pin for an earth connection. The earth pin is necessary for use of the BS 1363 plug, as it is needed to push open a shutter in the socket which allows the live and neutral pins to be inserted, tt also polarises the plug ensuring that the live pin is connected to the correct terminal in the socket
The IEC 320 C13 connector is a 3 conductor 10 Amp rated connector generally used for powering desktop computers, monitors, printers and other peripherals. The IEC 320 C13 connector is sometines more commonly refered to as a Kettle Connector or even a Kettle Lead
Three colour options are available from stock including Black, White and Orange. BS1363 UK Plug - IEC C13 Power Cables can be custom built to specific lengths, please contact our sales department for availability and pricing
LSoH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket options are available as a special order, if you require further information please contact our sales department