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Old February 16th 07, 02:59 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
Dave Plowman (News)
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Default Please explain voltage ratings in EU

In article ,
Phil Allison wrote:
This is not to do with voltage rating but that it locks in place - not
allowed for domestic use.


** Shame about permanently attached power leads then.


Different regs.

Or the locking mechanisms use with IEC plugs.


Those too would be against regs for UK domestic use.

Now for the reality:


The PowerCon fails basic safety in two ways:


1. It will come apart without the use of a tool and exposes live parts.


Yes - if you unscrew the cord grip and manage to pull out the flex a very
small finger pushed inside the body could touch live parts.


2. It is intermatable ( with some force and ordinary wear) with its
ibling - the Speakon.


Since it's not allowable for domestic use this isn't a problem. Even
although it would take an idiot to force one into the other.

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