IEC 60320
standardized set of AC power connectors for domestic appliances
Episodes
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#5745: Why Europlugs Fit Israeli Sockets So BadlyA 2.5-amp plug, a 16-amp socket, and half a millimeter of interference. The physics of a connection that was never meant to hold.Main topic -
#5732: Why You Own 40 Unlabeled Power SuppliesThree standards bodies tried to fix DC connectors. The box of mystery bricks in your closet is the result.Main topic -
#5609: IEC Cables: Terminate, Split, or Extend?Rewireable C13 connectors, splitters, and the length ceiling — the practical answers to running power without daisy-chained plug strips.Main topic -
#5746: Why Power Tool Cords Are So ShortNobody regulates that stubby cord — it's container math. And making it longer can actually make your tool more dangerous.