Eupen GNLM 05/2.5 power cable 1m (Schuko)

The best budget power cable there is. Makes an incredible difference, particularly with digital components. I'm still using six of them in my system I'm selling this one because I've just got rid of a component (upsampler).

Comes with a high quality Wattgate 320 IEC connector (better than the standard Eupen fit) and a European style ABL/Schuko mains plug allthough I'm sure that this can be changed to a UK 3-pin plug without too much difficulty.

See: http://www.audusa.com/eupenpage.htm



Cost £58 new (Wattgate IEC plug adds £10), asking £30.

Michael.

 

You've got a PM

 

SOLD - not to you though Gambit, sorry mate - there was another PM in the queue ahead of yours

Michael.

 

Does these continental european plugs have a fuse like we do in Britain?

A friend of mine solders up a short 2.5 mm cable in place of the fuse. Claims that it is cleaner for hifi!

Any views?

 

Yes

your friend is a twat!

 

With a circuit breaker already in place, the slow acting fuse in the plug seems superfluous.

Using 1.5mm csa and over for the cable and then putting a thin fuse wire in series doesn't look right.
Then there are those rivets and copper strips in the mains plug for the fuse to further degrade quality.

Any intelligent comments?

 

yes
the circuit breaker proitects the cable of the socket circuit NOT the equipment
The breaker will be around 30A, the component will need protection of probably around 1amp, see the difference?
The silly small piece of wire in a fuse is to protect you and the building.
He is a twat for replacing the fuse, it breaks IEE rules and regs, and will invalidate house insurance in the case of a fire caused by electrical fault.
Apart from that, its a ****ing dumb idea.

 

Power consumption of some of the sources in my system are:
CDP 18 Watts
DVD player 17 Watts
Tuner 12 Watts.

Now, those 3 amp fuses in the mains plug are not going to help much here are they?
Who is the 'twat' that wrote IEE rules and regs?

And what happened to those fuses that used to be built into components?

Built-in circuit breakers of correct value is the way to go, IMO.

 

most unit have a built in fuse, just needs case removal to find it

But if you know better than qualified electricians and governing bodies i guess i should bow to your oh so superior knowledge!

 

Case fuses are still used. My Rotel 971 had a whole load of internal fuses at various stages in the amplifier. My 991 CD player had a 500mA fuse on the board. My S300 has 6.3A and 500mA fuses (power transformers share the 6.3, the front panel transformer has the 500mA).

It's a question of levels of protection. Replacing fuses can be done, but they're there for a reason, and I have to agree with penance over removing them. If you're that worried by them, get some Xindak fuses, as they are made from solid silver.

 

Issac,
Does your European style ABL/Schuko mains plug have a fuse?

 

All my stuff is british 3 pin.

 

possibly the same twat who included a 1A fuse in the range of BS1362 fuses.

 

Your ad states European style ABL/Schuko mains plug' and the pic shows one.

Just wondered if it had a fuse! Thats all.

 

If anyone thought a 1 amp fuse is suitable for hifi equipment 12 to 18 watts, he must be a 'twat'
As you say '... its a ****ing dumb idea.'
:ffrc:

My question on this thread seem have attracted WEIRD responses for some strange reason!
I will try another thread/forum to get some sensible and intelligent answers.

 

you ask about replacing a safety fuse with 2.5mm^2 wire and then are surprised at the answers
Maybe you could read and try to understand the relevant safety regulations and standards before you ask such dumb questions.

may i suggest you ask at the playschool forum.

 

In no ad have I ever stated that something has a european style plug, nor have I ever taken a pic of one.

 

if this is a debate over a plug wait until we get on to consumer units mains spurs etc

 

Its a question of safety and relevant regs

 

i thought of bypassing fuses in the past but as you say safety first
i did however polish fuses down to the copper underneath fit a spur and use unswitched mk/wall outlets plugs etc. the fuse trick i tried on four friends blind each one could tell the polished fuse from the un-polished one. i am not going to debate this with anyone but it is a fact. doing this does not raise any safety issues
and provides a better contact. get the brasso out.