Re: [nznog] Off Topic: IEC cable C13 to 2xC14

Rob, you’ve misunderstood the purpose of this lead. It allows you to power two devices from one IEC supply socket, not power one device from two supplies. There is a slight safety issue in that it provides two 10 amp sockets from a single 10 amp plug, which could lead to overheating the connectors and/or cable if both devices pull 10 amps, but it’s not nearly as bad as what you’re imagining! Jasper On 3/11/2013, at 10:26 pm, Rob McDonald wrote:

This is *not* the way to acheive redundant supplies. Its a way to send yout co-workers back to their family in a box.

You should not find a dual male to single female iec lead for sale anywhere.

Best look for an auto transfer switch if you want to utilize 2 power feeds to supply one device.

Thanks Rob (on the go...)

On 3/11/2013 10:22 PM, "Joel van Velden" wrote: Off topic I know, but has anyone ever come across an IEC C13 "jug-plug splitting" cable with two male (C14) ends, the sort of cable you'd want to use if you had two power supplies in a rack but only one power socket available?

I'm after a supplier near Auckland.

I can source from US but i'm wanting them this week.

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