Find power cord for 220V converter

[Alan0354]

My high voltage bench supply requires a 220V power input, so I need to buy a 110V to 220V converter. This is the one I am planning to buy:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FHIF8KC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1CETEZJY3J2VF&psc=1

This is the front panel of the converter:



My question is whether the cord that the power supply provided will plug in, I don't think so, but I want people that know this to comment. This is my cable:



If my cord won't fit, what cord should I order? What is the name of the type of plug that goes to the supply as circled on the right side of the picture?

Thanks

 

[Oilmaster]

Your socket is a "multi-standard"socket, trying to accommodate multiple plug standard.

In principle, for 230V power cords, you could either use the principle 'continental Europe" style plug, called "schuko" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuko), or the (non-European) British BS 1363 3-pin style plug, which look like this:



However.... Schuko style power plugs depend on a male earth terminal in the wall/chassis socket, and your power supply has a female style earth plug.
So, in case you want the earth line to continue (which is strongly recommended when powering switch mode power supplies), then the only proper power cord would be the British 3-pin style plug.

One other thing to know: there is an important difference between UK electrical code and EU electrical code: the British electrical code requires a dedicated fuse for individual electrical devices which is integrated in the plug of the power cord (by code). So, proper British style power plugs have either a cartridge style fuse accessible from the pin side (normally the case for moulded plugs like the black one in the image), or internal fuse holder accessible by opening up completely the plug (the white plug in the image).

Schuko style power plugs do not have a internal fuse (protection shall be inside the device, and overall by building switchboard).

On the female side of your photo, that is called an IEC C13 style plug.

When buying your power coard, you have to carefully check the AWG size; and also if the fuse value meets your needs (without putting a fuse in that is too big for the cable's core AWG.
A lot of IEC C13 power coards are sold with quite thin wires of 0.5/06mm2 (AWG20) for PC mains power, so it's better to take at least 0.75mm2 (AWG19), which allows up to 10A (2.3kW). Something like this: http://www.signalandpower.com/IEC-C...MI5MyaosHo1wIVzrztCh0DcQ21EAAYASAAEgLPTvD_BwE

 

[stoN_Cold]

My question is whether the cord that the power supply provided will plug in, I don't think so, but I want people that know this to comment. This is my cable:

https://www.stayonline.com/reference-international-plugs.aspx

 

[Alan0354]

Your socket is a "multi-standard"socket, trying to accommodate multiple plug standard.

In principle, for 230V power cords, you could either use the principle 'continental Europe" style plug, called "schuko" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuko), or the (non-European) British BS 1363 3-pin style plug, which look like this:

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However.... Schuko style power plugs depend on a male earth terminal in the wall/chassis socket, and your power supply has a female style earth plug.
So, in case you want the earth line to continue (which is strongly recommended when powering switch mode power supplies), then the only proper power cord would be the British 3-pin style plug.

One other thing to know: there is an important difference between UK electrical code and EU electrical code: the British electrical code requires a dedicated fuse for individual electrical devices which is integrated in the plug of the power cord (by code). So, proper British style power plugs have either a cartridge style fuse accessible from the pin side (normally the case for moulded plugs like the black one in the image), or internal fuse holder accessible by opening up completely the plug (the white plug in the image).

Schuko style power plugs do not have a internal fuse (protection shall be inside the device, and overall by building switchboard).

On the female side of your photo, that is called an IEC C13 style plug.

When buying your power coard, you have to carefully check the AWG size; and also if the fuse value meets your needs (without putting a fuse in that is too big for the cable's core AWG.
A lot of IEC C13 power coards are sold with quite thin wires of 0.5/06mm2 (AWG20) for PC mains power, so it's better to take at least 0.75mm2 (AWG19), which allows up to 10A (2.3kW). Something like this: http://www.signalandpower.com/IEC-C...MI5MyaosHo1wIVzrztCh0DcQ21EAAYASAAEgLPTvD_BwE

I only need this to power one power supply that is 1000W, assume 70% efficiency, that is drawing 1500W from 220V, A = 6.5A max. This is the cord I find on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/P056-006-10A...-catcorr&keywords=UK+BS1363+to+C13+Power+Cord

You think this is good enough?

Thanks

 

[Oilmaster]

That would do very well !

 

[Alan0354]

Thanks, I order both the converter and the power cord.

 

[savatage1973]

Before you commit to Amazon, check out https://www.monoprice.com/?utm_source=yahoo_gemini&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Branded - USA --they have supplies and cords at very reasonable prices. Just a thought.

 

[Alan0354]

Thanks, but I ordered already, I have Amazon Prime, it's 2 days free shipping. I am getting the converter and the cord together.

Thanks anyway.

 

[gadget73]

Just keep in mind, you'll need 2x the amperage at the 120v side of things. Make sure your circuit has the capacity.

Or just run a cord from the stove or drier outlet, because who doesn't need a 50 amp feed on their bench

 

[maxhifi]

My high voltage bench supply requires a 220V power input, so I need to buy a 110V to 220V converter. This is the one I am planning to buy:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FHIF8KC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1CETEZJY3J2VF&psc=1

This is the front panel of the converter:

View attachment 1056702

My question is whether the cord that the power supply provided will plug in, I don't think so, but I want people that know this to comment. This is my cable:

View attachment 1056703

If my cord won't fit, what cord should I order? What is the name of the type of plug that goes to the supply as circled on the right side of the picture?

Thanks

The plug in that photo is an Australian style power plug, also used in China sometimes. Yes it will fit the multi standard socket on your voltage converter.

Those multi standard sockets will take Shuko (Europe), UK, NEMA (ours), or Australian plugs. And if you have problems, whuch I don't think you will, just get an adapter at any travel store.

I have a very similar voltage converter to power my European equipment, works great but there's a bit of physical hum/vibration.

 

[Alan0354]

Oh well, I ordered them already, I am impatient, I want to test the supply ASAP.