20 AMP Power Cable

[Kirby66]

I'm looking to upgrade the power cable that feeds my Keces IQRP-1500. The OEM cable has a 20 amp plug so I had a 20 amp power point installed on the wall.

 

I did have a look when I first bought and installed the Keces and seem to recall one of the AU power cable manufacturers saying that they wouldn't make me one but can't remember the reason why.

 

I'm more determined now ... can anyone advise if something exists, could be made and will be compliant?

[DRC]

I'm using one of these

 

https://audioconnection.com.au/products/isotek-evo3-premier-power-cable-20-amp-plug-as-traded?srsltid=AfmBOooT9tnHvVJhGMY8HYu-KRMZmipsdEHf_bWmWObBlQd_re0HtFW5

[Kirby66]

Thanks @DRC ... that makes me feel more confident that it is possible and can be compliant - the IEC end for me needs to be C15 (I think)

 

Although the linked page does say ... "Australia/New Zealand: Due to certification, certain features have been adjusted: conductor size to 3x 2.5SQMM, and dielectric to PVC."

[POV]

The 20 amp OEM cable, is that a US cable?

[Addicted to music]

11 hours ago, DRC said:

I'm using one of these

 

https://audioconnection.com.au/products/isotek-evo3-premier-power-cable-20-amp-plug-as-traded?srsltid=AfmBOooT9tnHvVJhGMY8HYu-KRMZmipsdEHf_bWmWObBlQd_re0HtFW5

 

I have never seen flat 20A 3 pin plugs to have the insulation on the active and neutral.   I maybe wrong but this look like standard 10A flat 3pin plugs   Definately not 20A 

 

 

Here what a current standard 20A 3 pin flat looks like and this is what we use on all our gear that require 20A: 

 

https://directwholesale.com.au/products/clipsal-1439-20tr-plug-top-3pin-20a-250v-rigid-transparent/?gad_source=1

Edited September 28, 2024 by Addicted to music

[Kirby66]

7 hours ago, POV said:

The 20 amp OEM cable, is that a US cable?

No its an AU cable ... which is to say that it ships from Keces in Taiwan with the cable that suits AU 20 amp wall plate. Although Keces, and the parent company, are reasonably large I have no idea if they make their own power cables. I suspect not as it appears to be generic.

[Kirby66]

Hi @Addicted to music, thanks for the post. The link to the plug you shared is the same as the male plug on the OEM cable ... the straight pin (earth I think) is larger than the other two. When I looked more closely at the cable on the Audio Connection site the pins all look to be the same size ... the female end is IEC C19 so would don't fit the component anyway.

 

Now I'm thinking more about this the cable and plugs themselves don't have a bearing on the power that comes out of the wall and I don't think my electrician made any changes at the fuse box he just swapped the wall plate to a 20 amp one that would accomodate the larger pin on the OEM cable. So if that's the case could I have just swapped the OEM cable for cable with a normal 15 amp (standard Type 1) plug to the wall and IEC C15 to the component - I have several of these?

 

I'm just nervous when it comes to anything electrical ... after hearing about capacitors holding charge I've vowed never to open an amplifier. Does the manufacturer infer, by sending a cable with a 20 amp plug, that I should have a different 20 amp circuit or something?

[Addicted to music]

42 minutes ago, Kirby66 said:

Hi @Addicted to music, thanks for the post. The link to the plug you shared is the same as the male plug on the OEM cable ... the straight pin (earth I think) is larger than the other two. When I looked more closely at the cable on the Audio Connection site the pins all look to be the same size ... the female end is IEC C19 so would don't fit the component anyway.

 

 

just for clarity and a comparison,  this is what I mean,  All 3 straight pins are huge and have never come with safety insulation on the active and neutral.  20A vs 10A 

[Addicted to music]

48 minutes ago, Kirby66 said:

Hi @Addicted to musicDoes the manufacturer infer, by sending a cable with a 20 amp plug, that I should have a different 20 amp circuit orsomething

 

 

In my case yes,  we usually specify 2 x 20A for the mainframe.  Each 20A will have its own wiring and circuit breaker.  But we are talking equipment drawing over 16A under 20A at power up.  Usually the serial number plate will have these outlined.  You amp will have it too somewhere telling you what’s required.   The power consumption will give an electrician what is required.  I can’t and won’t comment what your electrician has done,  however I’m assuming it’s what’s required for safety 

[Weka]

You are aware that the C19 IEC cord socket is only rated at 16A for use in AU/NZ?

A 15A 3pin plug and wall socket would have therefor been adequate.