Build A NZ -UK Power Lead

[securespark]

I want to make an extension lead.

It needs to have 10A capacity.

It should be 6 way, with type G sockets with surge protection, 5m in length and have a Type I (NZ) plug on the end.

I think the best way would be to use a UK spec 6 way strip with 5m lead and build a Type I plug to Type G socket adaptor.

I can find a lead with a moulded Type I plug, but it's rated too low.

Can anyone help please?

Thank you.

 

[Deryck Tintagel]

I have found a 5m Aus / NZ lead on eBay but sold in Aus! Probably too expensive to ship to the UK

Would this with a trailing Type G work?

https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pe01101/lead-iec-c13-socket-to-aust-plug/dp/PL13359?mckv=s_dc|pcrid|491098866152|kword||match||plid||slid||product|PL13359|pgrid|100371159758|ptaid|pla-1216454685117|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING-9262013734-100371159758-PL13359&s_kwcid=AL!5616!3!491098866152!!!network

 

[Rodders53]

Black Australian Rewireable Plug. 10A, 250V, Ip20 | EuroNetwork

Rewireable straight black Australian plug

www.euronetwork.co.uk

You were probably not searching for Au as NZ share the same connectors.

 

[Deryck Tintagel]

Black Australian Rewireable Plug. 10A, 250V, Ip20 | EuroNetwork

Rewireable straight black Australian plug

www.euronetwork.co.uk

You were probably not searching for Au as NZ share the same connectors.

I found that after my post too!

 

[JohnD]

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[Sureitsoff?]

I can find something like this but not with surge protection and you could fit a NZ plug

6 Way Horizontal Power Distribution Unit Strip PDU Rack Mount with 3m lead | eBay

Horizontal switched IECC13 PDU W6 ports 13a Fused Plug 3m. max power 3250watts.

www.ebay.co.uk

with more sockets and surge protection

12 way SURGE PROTECTED IEC C13 PDU on 5M LEAD 19" Horizontal Rack Mounting | eBay

1u 19" horizontal rackmounting PDU - fits all such cabinets and racks. brackets can be reversed to mount the PDU in vertical style in a cabinet, or direct to a surface. 12x IEC C13 sockets. surge protection unit.

www.ebay.co.uk

and

Australian 3 Pin Plug 15A 250V a.c. 3 Core | eBay

<p>3 Pin Plug</p><br /><p>15A 250V a.c.</p><br /><p>Recommended for 1.5mm2 </p><br /><p>3 core Flexible cords</p><br /><p>Wiring instructions are under the card. </p><br /><p>Same day dispatch. </p>

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[JohnW2]

It should be 6 way, with type G sockets with surge protection, 5m in length and have a Type I (NZ) plug on the end.

One certainly "learns something every day" - I, for one, have never heard them called "Type G sockets before, so I had to ask Mr Google what they were!

Kind Regards, John

 

[securespark]

Thank you fellas.

I think the bog standard socket outlet in NZ is 10A rated.

That last NZ plug is 15A. I presume the pins are bigger, so that won't fit a 10A socket?

 

[Sureitsoff?]

10a plug here, I didn't realise they have different sized plugs. Almost as silly as the *muricans"!!

Australian Mains plug AS/NZS 3112 3 pin 10A plug rewire-able Martin Kaiser 524B | eBay

Martin Kaiser - 524B Australian power Connector. AS/NZS 3112. Very high quality product from Martin Kaiser. Speaker cables, hifi cables, mains cables and audiophile DIY products. Honest, friendly and efficient service.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[securespark]

I have decided to do it this way, as I already have a long IEC C13/C14 lead.

I will get the 10A NZ plug to C13 lead. Plug my long IEC lead into it.

Then attach an old C14 lead I have kicking about in the garage to a 6 way fuse and surge protected strip.
I can put a 10A fuse in the strip and then use the 6 way strip either as a short lead or a long one.

 

[plugwash]

Just watch out that a lot of IEC leads are only made with 0.75mm² flex.

Personally for this reason, I would be reluctant to use IEC connectors in an application over 6A.

 

[crystal ball]

10a plug here, I didn't realise they have different sized plugs. Almost as silly as the *muricans"!!

Australian Mains plug AS/NZS 3112 3 pin 10A plug rewire-able Martin Kaiser 524B | eBay

Martin Kaiser - 524B Australian power Connector. AS/NZS 3112. Very high quality product from Martin Kaiser. Speaker cables, hifi cables, mains cables and audiophile DIY products. Honest, friendly and efficient service.

www.ebay.co.uk

How about 2A, 5A, 13A, 15A, 16A, 32A.... very silly indeed

 

[SUNRAY]

How about 2A, 5A, 13A, 15A, 16A, 32A.... very silly indeed

what do you mean by that?

 

[securespark]

Just watch out that a lot of IEC leads are only made with 0.75mm² flex.

Personally for this reason, I would be reluctant to use IEC connectors in an application over 6A.

They do seem to be 0.75.

I shall probably put a 5A fuse in the trailing socket.

Talking of that, I ordered what was described as a 6 way surge protected trailing socket from Amazon. Discovered it wasn't surge protected.

But it has a fuse carrier, which I need.

The version with surge protection does not have a fuse carrier.

I've had a good look all.over, and I can't find a surge protected 6 way trailing socket with fuse protection.

I don't suppose anyone knows of one?

 

[SUNRAY]

I want to make an extension lead.

It needs to have 10A capacity.

It should be 6 way, with type G sockets with surge protection, 5m in length and have a Type I (NZ) plug on the end.

I think the best way would be to use a UK spec 6 way strip with 5m lead and build a Type I plug to Type G socket adaptor.

I can find a lead with a moulded Type I plug, but it's rated too low.

Can anyone help please?

Thank you.

I'm assuming you are about to head to NZ.
One of these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/kwmobile-A...ype+i+to+type+g+adapter&qid=1706233238&sr=8-3

Or just take the 6 way with you without 13A plug and once there purchase a plug and fit to it.