UPS power plug outlet question

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I need to connect two routers and a server to an APC ups at a client's office. I can't seem to find a multi plug adaptor with a kettle plug to connect to the UPS outlet. An obvious solution is to buy a multi plug, cut the plug off and join that with a kettle plug but that doesn't sound like a very elegant solution. Any ideas?
 
That won't work as the kettle plug has enclosed contacts, but you can buy the male (open pin) plug at any good electronics or some hardware shops.
 
DearHeart said:
I need to connect two routers and a server to an APC ups at a client's office. I can't seem to find a multi plug adaptor with a kettle plug to connect to the UPS outlet. An obvious solution is to buy a multi plug, cut the plug off and join that with a kettle plug but that doesn't sound like a very elegant solution. Any ideas?
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Hi There

I think you are looking for a C19 connector. We have bought a couple of these before. Apparently connecting the wireing from the extension to the C19 head may need some electrical knowledge as the colours are different or non-existant.

Hope this helps...
 
DearHeart said:
I need to connect two routers and a server to an APC ups at a client's office. I can't seem to find a multi plug adaptor with a kettle plug to connect to the UPS outlet. An obvious solution is to buy a multi plug, cut the plug off and join that with a kettle plug but that doesn't sound like a very elegant solution. Any ideas?
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The kettle cord has the wrong gender plug. You need the end of the cord to have the C14 plug. Anyway, you can buy the hardwire output kit for your UPS (SURT 007), or make you own (I may have a CAD file for laser cutting), or get a C14 plug and attach it to a multiplug. The hardwire output is connected with small Powerpoles. Confirmed for the 5 kVA and 6 kVA SURT units, but I'm sure the rest are similar (obviously different parts and part numbers).
 
When I was still in IT retail, we bought UPS multi plugs from PSS Distributors.

Searching on their site, I think these were the ones:
Product Code: MPP-01
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 2 Way

Product Code: MPP-02
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 3 Way

Product Code: MPP-03
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 5 Way

Product Code: MPP-10
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 9 Way

Give 'em a call and see if they can help you, or at least point you to a reseller.

I also found this, looks the same as the PSS ones I used to get.
 
DearHeart said:
I need to connect two routers and a server to an APC ups at a client's office. I can't seem to find a multi plug adaptor with a kettle plug to connect to the UPS outlet. An obvious solution is to buy a multi plug, cut the plug off and join that with a kettle plug but that doesn't sound like a very elegant solution. Any ideas?
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Do that, you can get the male kettle plug at most hardware stores. Earth is the longer pin, the other two don't matter but a wiring diagram is here:- http://www.electronics2000.co.uk/pin-out/iec.php
 
blahdihel said:
When I was still in IT retail, we bought UPS multi plugs from PSS Distributors.

Searching on their site, I think these were the ones:
Product Code: MPP-01
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 2 Way

Product Code: MPP-02
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 3 Way

Product Code: MPP-03
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 5 Way

Product Code: MPP-10
Description: Plug & Play Multi Plug - 3 MOV, 9 Way

Give 'em a call and see if they can help you, or at least point you to a reseller.

I also found this, looks the same as the PSS ones I used to get.
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Thanks @blahdihel, that's exactly what I need, without having to cut wires. Problem is I did a search on their website but can't find the product codes or anything about multi-plugs?

PS, nevermind Google turned it up, will phone them...
 
Thanks for all the replies guys, I can see my way forward now, either need to buy a male connector plug and attach that to a multi-plug or get a multi plug with the plug on. PSS distributors are sending me a quote but they're a bit far.
 
It's called an IEC 60320 Mains connector, male. Or just an IEC Mains Connector if you prefer. Family derivatives here.

Kettle plugs are found on kettles, and should remain there :erm:

;):D
 
kayvee said:
It's called an IEC 60320 Mains connector, male. Or just an IEC Mains Connector if you prefer. Family derivatives here.

Kettle plugs are found on kettles, and should remain there :erm:

;):D
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Try to explain that to an electrical supply shop, I start off by asking for a IEC C14 plug, then immediately revert to male kettle plug, which they don't stock...
 
Just buy the proper cable with premolded connectors, you should find them at many electrical or data cabinet etc distributors/resellers.
 
Surely there's an existing UPS power connector, in which case why not purchase a normal extension 3 pin adapter from the homeware dept of Spar/Checkers/PnP, cut the kettle plug off your UPS cable and wire up the adapter:

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... you can then use any multiplug adaptor you want (just make sure the cleaners know it's not for vacuum cleaners etc).
 
Have you tried Mantech?

Edit: And you may note I didn't even have to use the kettle (:sick:) plug search term :p
 
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@MickZA that is basically the conclusion that I came to, only problem is that the C13/C14 lead is to short. I'm going to order the C14 plug from an online shop, if I can't find it at Builders Warehouse tomorrow, and make up my on multi-plug with Veti components. You'll notice that there is a UK plug and a 2-pin plug in the configuration for a router that I have to use, in that way I don't need an adapter, can fix the unit to the wall and make the lead as long as needed.
 
DearHeart said:
You'll notice that there is a UK plug and a 2-pin plug in the configuration for a router that I have to use
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... Netgear DG 834 range perchance? Still got a couple of those at clients with the bulky UK > SA adaptors they came with +/- 6 years ago.
 
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