Need help with description of a power cable
Hi all, back again for help; this time for a power cable. I know absolutely nothing about these sorts of things and am wondering what the important information is that I need to identify and put in the listing.
It's made by Lineteck and I'll attach some photos with the markings. Also, I know one end is 2 prong / pin, but have no idea how to describe the other end. It is 2 M long, which I know needs to be included.
I'd be very grateful for any help at all, and apologies for being ignorant about such matters! 😀
29 comments
countessalmirena
·3 years agoThe photo shows 7.5A on the mains plug but - importantly - 2.5A on the C7 (the figure 8 bit) … and that defines the requirement. This sort of lead is used for low-power appliances.
pnc75
OP3 years agoSo something like this?
Fully moulded power cable
Linetek 2 Prong / Pin Male Plug
IEC C7 Figure 8 female socket power cable
7.5A 250V
2 Metres
Male to Female
Black
sugar249
·3 years agoNo it is not 7.5A, it is the lowest figure which you have said is 2.5A.
pnc75
OP3 years agoThank you for that. And thank you for your time and help. Very much appreciated.
pnc75
OP3 years agoMany thanks, sugar. Your time and support is greatly appreciated.
lotzofuniquegoodies
·3 years agoI sell an assortment of international formats of plugs. Here are 2 of the sites I rely on for reliable info.
https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/
https://www.internationalconfig.com/wwpts/index.asp
-Lotz
gutterpunkz05
·3 years agoFully moulded power cable
Australian 240V 2 pin plug to IEC C7 (Figure 😎 female plug
7.5A 250V.
I have got hundreds of them from various manufacturers, Numbers may vary depending on manufacturers, and there are usually cable specifications embossed or printed on the actual cable
gutterpunkz05
·3 years agoWhere did that emoji spring from, should have read figure 8
pnc75
OP3 years agoMany thanks, gp.
cam-2793
·3 years agoThis link has a pretty reasonable description https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwi5-q3tvbD-AhWLw5YKHagtDK4YABAgGgJ0bA&sig=AOD64_0K6EtMEMoh4zls2uFUvgc88gMWoA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwi6vabtvbD-AhUYslYBHTPBBrk4ChDCDygAegQIABA6&adurl=
Just make sure you state that your cord is rated at 7.5 amps as i think the Oz standard might be 10 amps. As Countess said it's a C7 but a lot of people don't know the names (I once went to JB and asked for USB-A to USB-B cable and got blank look- it's a standard printer cable)
pnc75
OP3 years agoThank you, cam, that was very helpful. Another silly question though, it has 7.5A at the male end and 2.5A at the female end. Should I mention that? (As I don't really know what it means - I guess i have a rough idea but don't know how to put it into words😄)
gutterpunkz05
·3 years agoHi PNC here is a jaycar listing, in specifications they have 2.5A as the AC Current rating.
The general listing might assist with description.
https://www.jaycar.com.au/2pin-fig-8-mains-plug-to-iec-c7-female-1-8m-figure-8/p/PS4115
pnc75
OP3 years agoMany thanks, gp. It's so hard when you have no idea what to do, so sincerely appreciate your time & help.
pnc75
OP3 years agoThank you both. 🙂
countessalmirena
·3 years agoTwo-prong IEC C7 power cable.
domino-710
·3 years agoI had a printer with a similar plug.
domino-710
·3 years agoCanon.
sugar249
·3 years agoNothing like it, yours is a type A typically 110v, the OPS is type I typically 240Volt
domino-710
·3 years agoDah - the only important things was the other end - the one I found first was a Yank power plug.
LOLOL
pnc75
OP3 years agoSo dom, is the one on the left called a 'cannon'?
pnc75
OP3 years agoWhoops, cancel that silly question. I just googled canon plug and it's not mine, sorry.
domino-710
·3 years agoThe old Canon printer I had - had this connection - it will fit any 2 point device.
Pretty old now.
padi*0409
·3 years agoThis one ain't a cannon either pnc..............a mate of mine gave me one today - I've just got to work out if it's a "Widow-Maker" or not.........
I suspect it could be...................
Those feral Pink and Greys over here should be wary !!!!!
*sons_n_daughters*
·3 years agoThat plug ain't gunna fit anything I own. My power points are cringing at that 2 prong plug thingy. Certainly not going to fit anything in Australia, that's for sure. My power points are 3 prongs.
gutterpunkz05
·3 years agowill work with a 240v aussie adapter, but I prefer the fully moulded oz versions.
Have at least 7 of them in operation, in arms length.
3 x printers 3 x led tube lights and 1 radio charger. there are probably more running transformers etc.
lotzofuniquegoodies
·3 years agoThat's definitely for use with older vintage equipment working with North American 110 VAC power. The left image has multiple formats depending on the piece of equipment. The image on right was updated to a single larger prong and then followed by a ground pin. When I plugged in a circa 1940ies North American toaster with that type of power ending to test it hardly smoked at all. 😉
-Lotzofuniquegoodies
domino-710
·3 years agoAs mentioned earlier - the only question was the 2 point (female) plug on the left - the pic was simply found to point to this.
And - please note - the pic given by the OP - as with most appliances now - has only 2 prongs - I feel sorry for your power points. LOL
domino-710
·3 years agoLOL - I rest my case.
gutterpunkz05
·3 years agoAh!! But they are used for far more than just printers