Figure of 8 to Kettle Lead Converter

[danielson81]

Hi there,

 

Does anyone know if its possible to convert a Figure of 8 plug (IEC C7) to a Kettle Lead type plug (IEC C13).

 

I ask as one of our projectors has failed, and it has a figure of 8 lead. We have a spare projector, but it requires a kettle lead. So instead of pulling out all the cables I wondered if there was a way to do this.

 

Previously we have used similar converters from Maplin to convert a Figure of 8 to a clover leaf.

 

However I can;t find any on the internet, so I am assuming its not possible (or even safe!).

[SYNACK]

Edit: No as the figure 8 does not have ground, I read it backwards hence the info below.

 

You can do it the other way though:

 

Leads Direct - Mains leads and cables

http://www.leadsdirect.co.uk/images/products/C14-C7%20thumb.jpg

2m IEC C14 plug to IEC C7 ( Figure of Eight, Calculator/Radio style) 2C14-C7 £3.49 inc VAT (£3.03 ex VAT)

Edited March 13, 2009 by SYNACK

[danielson81]

Thanks, looks like its going to have to be a 5m Power lead and pulling up all the cable trunking! Or a new projector?

[nc-]

Thanks, looks like its going to have to be a 5m Power lead and pulling up all the cable trunking! Or a new projector?

 

Is this any good or is it the wrong way round.

 

Travel Kettle Plug Adaptor | Adapt your Hotel Room Kettle 8 Style Connector

[danielson81]

Thanks, its the wrong way round.

[john]

How about just cutting the end off it and putting on a re-wireable IEC Connector.

[andyrite]

If the procjector has a kettle lead then it is most likey a class I device and needs a earth. It would fail a PAT test if the earth isn't connected and could potentially be dangerous.

[danielson81]

Thanks, I think I will just tell them to get another projector.