Kettle Leads?

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

Where in 2015 are people getting their kettle leads? By kettle leads, I mean the ones designed for kettles with a  C15 end and designed for high temp use. Not a computer lead of which I have access to hundreds.

Any shops doing them for a decent price? I use HBC for a lot of thins but I can't justify paying their price for a power cable.

I could order them from here but I'm wondering if there are any shops selling for a similar price?

[delzep]

I got mine in a diy shop in Mary St if that helps. I'd say most diy shops would sell them

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

Not woodies anyway, was there yesterday looking.

[irish_goat]

Lenehan's on Capel Street do them, bit more expensive than your link though and a shorter lead. http://www.lenehans.ie/euro-1mtr-lead-plug-black.html#product_tabs_review_tabbed

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

I figured they might do yes. Those are too short, I would rather a direct to plug scenario rather than having to use an extension lead.
Might just be easier to use my link, I have just never used them before.

[Garry]

You can buy the sockets and make your own cables?

From China or Maplin.

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

Yeah I know but sometimes it's nice to buy something pre-made.
Electrical cables for a kettle are one I would prefer is made by someone other than me.

[delzep]

I meant more of a local, typically cluttered type of diy shop

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

Yeah maybe yes. I was hoping for something along the lines of "I popped in to **** the other week and picked one up for €4".

Might be easier to order since I live in Westmeath and work in Dublin so never have time to just pop in to town. Unless there's somewhere in Blanch perhaps.
I might try the electrical wholesaler that I got my SWA cable from.

[neoanto]

You could try some music shops.
The leads for guitar amps are the same, and some amplifiers are as highly rated as a kettle, so the thermal load rating for the cables would be the same i imagine.

[Leann ull]

Charlie shiels sells them but as they are for kettles so tend to be short leads, they don't have elements anymore, ring in advance to ensure stock

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

You could try Radionics in Rialto they list c15 connector with 2 meter leads
http://ie.rs-online.com/mobile/p/power-cable-assemblies/7440941/
Or as you suggest an electrical wholesaler eg Michael Garry in Finglas carry a large range of stock and may have some in stock
http://www.michaelgarryltd.ie/index.htm

[Kevin O'Roundwood]

You can't use computet leads? Good to know! Spotted some in my local hardware store the other day (Keeleys in Roundwood - fantastic place), didn't see how much they were though

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

Standard computer leads are not rated for a high enough amperage. The fuse is often not even high enough so they will not work. Replacing the fuse with a higher capacity one might work but then the cable isn't rated for that heat. Also, proper kettles have a notch that computer cables don't. Some cut a notch but again, it's all bypassing safety features that are there for a reason.
For the sake of a few euro, it's best to have a proper cable. They just aren't as easy to get as a computer cable.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

You could try Radionics in Rialto they list c15 connector with 2 meter leads
http://ie.rs-online.com/mobile/p/power-cable-assemblies/7440941/
Or as you suggest an electrical wholesaler eg Michael Garry in Finglas carry a large range of stock and may have some in stock
http://www.michaelgarryltd.ie/index.htm

Sorry forgot to add that Radionics have a walk-in trade counter, they may have a minimum spend limit though, best to phone first before you visit.