Does C15 fit C14?
The IEC-C15 connectors also work in the C14 outlets.
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What is a C14?
IEC-320 C14 (male) Power connector typically used in desktop computers (ATX power supply), monitors, and other electronic equipment. Maximum current 10A. IEC-320 C14 is a male connector on the device being powered. A female connector (C13) on the power cable plugs into it.
What is C19 power cord?
EC60320 C13 and C19 cables are commonly used on electronic equipment such as computers, monitors, and servers to ensure international compatibility across different countries’ standards. For example, the most common cable is the C13, which is used to power standard PCs and monitors.
Is C13 the same as C15?
The C15 cord has a temperature rating up to 120 degrees Celsius while the C13 cord only has a temperature rating up to 65 degrees Celsius. That means any high-temperature devices you want to power, even something as simple as an electric kettle, require a C15 cord.
Does C13 plug into C15?
It is noted that C15 connector also fits into C14 inlets while C13 cannot fit into C16 inlets….C13 vs C15 Power Cord: What’s the Difference?
| Connector Type | C13 | C15 |
|---|---|---|
| Applications | PCs, printers, monitors, instrument amplifiers to fixed-configuration switches. | Electric kettles, computing networking closets, sever rooms, PoE switches with high wattage power equipment. |
What is a C14 inlet?
C14 Inlet. C13 connectors offered by Interpower are rated at 10A/250VAC international and 15A/250VAC North America with a temperature rating of up to 70°C. C14 inlets are also rated at 10A/250VAC international and 15A/250VAC North America with a temperature rating of up to 70°C.
What is C13 to C14 power cable?
These 14 AWG C13 to C14 Power Cords offer a dependable connection in Server Room and Data Center applications such as powering a server from a PDU, or in desktop applications for extending the connection for monitors powered from a PC.
Are C19 and C20 the same?
A C20 power cord is rated by NEC up to 20 Amps in North America and by IEC up to 16 Amps in the balance of the world. C19 is rated by NEC up to 20 Amps in North America and by IEC up to 16 Amps in the balance of the world.
Does C19 plug into C20?
IEC-320 C20 is a male connector on the device being powered. A female connector (C19) on the power cable plugs into it.
Does C13 fit C14?
“Kettle/jug plug” is also informally used to refer to regular temperature-rated C13 and C14 connectors. (A high-temperature-rated cord with a C15 connector can be used to power a computer with a C14 plug, but a cord with a low-temperature C13 connector will not fit a high-temperature appliance that has a C16 plug.)
Why does C15 have a notch?
On computer equipment, the notched power cable is used to indicate “needs a real power cord, not something with the cheapest tinsel wire the manufacturer could find*”. It is an intermediate step between the regular IEC (International Electrical Conspiracy**) connector and the C20.
What is C13 cord?
C14 to C13 Power cord. Male end has an C14 plug, female end has a C13 connector. Cable uses an 14 AWG jacket, and is rated for 15 amps and 250V. Used to connect server and networking equipment to a power strip in a data rack. Multiple colors available.
What is IEC C20?
IEC 60320 C20 to C19 Power Cords, 20 Amps, 250V, 12/3 SJT. Overview. IEC C20 to C19 power cord allows you to connect your computer to a server. The IEC C19 connector mates with a C20, typically found on computer and network equipment power supplies. These C20 to C19 cords are 20A, 250V.
What does a C20 plug into?
The IEC 60320 type C20 Plug is designed to connect to a standard IEC 320 C19 connector or Outlet. The connector is commonly found on power cords, and the outlet is commonly found on Power Distribution units.
How many amps does a C19 take?
IEC-60320 (IEC320) Reference Chart
| IEC-60320 Plugs and Connectors | ||
|---|---|---|
| C15A/C16A | 250 Volts 10 Amps | 125/250 Volts 15 Amps |
| C17/C18 | 250 Volts 10 Amps | 125/250 Volts 15 Amps |
| C19/C20 | 250 Volts 16 Amps | 125/250 Volts 20 Amps |
| C21/C22 | 250 Volts 16 Amps | 125/250 Volts 20 Amps |