PSU Kettle Plug question

Hostile_18 · 10 Apr 2023 at 10:31

Another daft question but can I replace the Kettle Plug that came with my 1200w Bequiet PSU with a longer cable? Is there anything to look out for?

Basically my new PC case has a back door and cable track from the top to the bottom so it's harder to pull out my PC now without disconnecting everything. Obviously won't do it if there's a risk to any of the components.

rare · 10 Apr 2023 at 10:35

Yeah you can just make sure the fuse is sufficient/the same as the original one.

Terminal_Boy · 10 Apr 2023 at 10:38

Just search for an IEC C13 cable in the length that suits your needs.

The only thing to check is that the fuse in the new, longer cable is the same rating as the old one.

Hostile_18 · 10 Apr 2023 at 11:08

Brilliant thank you both

mickyflinn · 10 Apr 2023 at 11:29

Hostile_18 said:
Brilliant thank you both

See what fuse comes with the the psu and match it in the plug , 1amp is equal to 220w at 220volts.

LuckyBenski · 10 Apr 2023 at 11:48

Make sure you get a solid enough cable. 1200W is a beefy current draw, 0.75mm² or above which should be most cables.

UK plugs don't really come with different fuse sizes anymore TBH, it's just 3 or 13 amp for small/large loads. You're allowed to fit any size up to 13A though.

Hostile_18 · 10 Apr 2023 at 14:18

Yeah I had a look and it's 13amp.

VersionMonkey · 10 Apr 2023 at 16:32

Hostile_18 said:
Another daft question but can I replace the Kettle Plug that came with my 1200w Bequiet PSU with a longer cable? Is there anything to look out for?

Basically my new PC case has a back door and cable track from the top to the bottom so it's harder to pull out my PC now without disconnecting everything. Obviously won't do it if there's a risk to any of the components.

Double check the type of plug at the PSU - my Dark Power Pro 1200W has an IEC C19 which is not the same as a kettle plug. The difference is that the pins are all horizontal, the plug is bigger and square.

There's no problem replacing it - you can get premade cables with a C19 on the end in various lengths; they are just a little less common than the usual kettle plug leads.

Hostile_18 · 10 Apr 2023 at 17:07

VersionMonkey said:
Double check the type of plug at the PSU - my Dark Power Pro 1200W has an IEC C19 which is not the same as a kettle plug. The difference is that the pins are all horizontal, the plug is bigger and square.

There's no problem replacing it - you can get premade cables with a C19 on the end in various lengths; they are just a little less common than the usual kettle plug leads.

Thank you I'll do a full inspection tonight. Good job I asked! Lol.

Hostile_18 · 10 Apr 2023 at 19:24

This is my plug for the PSU;

gavoo · 10 Apr 2023 at 19:48

My general rule for power leads is if it fits then try it as long as it's not damaged or from a different country

Edit: I take no responsibility if your PSU blows up

VersionMonkey · 10 Apr 2023 at 19:51

Hostile_18 said:
This is my plug for the PSU;

Yours is a normal C13 then, which makes it easier to find. @LuckyBenski point about cable size still stands - stick to reputable suppliers and pick the length you need.

Hostile_18 · 10 Apr 2023 at 20:34

Ordered along with a longer HDMI cable. Thank you all!