RS PRO IEC C13 x 2 Socket to GB BS1363 Plug Power Cord, 2.5m
- RS Stock No.:
- 8188912
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 8188912 |
| Product description | RS PRO IEC C13 x 2 Socket to GB BS1363 Plug Power Cord, 2.5m |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 8188912 |
| Product description | RS PRO IEC C13 x 2 Socket to GB BS1363 Plug Power Cord, 2.5m |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: CN
Product Details
Moulded Connectors with Integral Lead
RS PRO Power Cable C13 Y Junction
Brought to you by RS PRO, a range of Y Junction power cables suitable for various applications. Fully equipped with 2 or 3 C13 connectors powered by a UK or Schuko plug, these power cords are an excellent addition to electrical such as laptops and desktop computers. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.
Features and Benefits
• UK or Schuko plug available
• Support multiple appliances from a single power source
• Strain relief on all connectors
• Harmonised PVC cable insulated to BS6500
• C13 Y Junction
• 2.5 m or 3 m length cables
Available in this Range
• Stock No. 818-8912 is a “Y-junction” UK power cord with two C13 connectors
• Stock No. 818-8919 is a “Y-junction” UK power cord with three C13 connectors
• Stock No. 818-8903 is a “Y-junction” Schuko power cord with two C13 connectors
• Stock No. 818-8915 is a “Y-junction” Schuko power cord with three C13 connectors
• Stock No. 818-8909 is a “Y-junction” extension lead with one C14 connector to two C13 connectors
• Stock No. 731-6208 is a “Y-junction” extension lead with one C14 connector to three C13
What is a power cable?
Power cables can be defined as any lead which provides power from a mains outlet or wall socket to a device or appliance such as laptops or power supplies. A reliable and durable power lead is essential to maintaining a consistent electrical connection. Found sparingly within any home or workplace, these cables are a necessity for any standard electronic application.
What types of power cables are there?
These RS PRO power leads are C13 Y Junction. But there are various types available throughout the range, with euro or UK 3 pin plugs. As an example, some types of different connectors you will find are:
• Unterminated
• C7 and C8 (figure 8)
• IEC power and extension cables
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | RS PRO |
| Connector A | IEC C13 x 2 |
| Connector A Gender | Female |
| Outer Sheath Material | PVC |
| Connector B | GB BS1363 |
| Voltage Rating | 250 V |
| Sheath Colour | Black |
| Connector B Gender | Male |
| Mains Socket Type | IEC 60320 C13 |
| Mains Plug Type | Type G - British BS1363 |
| Current Rating | (BS 4491) 10 A, (BS 1363) 3/5/10/13 A |
| Length | 2.5 m |
