Product Description
A kettle lead is simply the mains cable that runs from a wall socket (or PDU) to the IEC C14 inlet on a piece of equipment — and this one is sized and rated for CCTV recording kit.
What it connects
This 1.2m lead pairs a standard UK BS1363 fused plug (3/5/10A fuse variants) with an IEC C13 female connector, the socket shape found on NVRs, DVRs, PoE switches and monitor PSUs. If your recorder or switch has a kettle-lead-style inlet on the back, this is the cable that feeds it.
Key specs
- Cable: H05VV-F, 3-core, 0.75mm², PVC insulated
- Rating: 10A @ 250VAC
- Length: 1.2m — suited to wall-to-rack or PDU-to-equipment runs
- Connector options: straight or right-angle C13, useful where a rack panel or shallow PSU leaves little clearance
- Build: SVTR/VDE approved, moulded strain relief for repeated flexing
- Operating range: -10°C to 70°C, indoor use
Before you buy
Check the inlet on your CCTV equipment is the common IEC C14 type — this lead won't fit a barrel-jack or terminal-block PSU. If you're running several rack units, plan one lead per device rather than daisy-chaining.
If a camera's night-time picture flickers or drops out, that's usually a power issue elsewhere in the chain — a weak adapter or long, thin cable causing voltage drop — rather than anything to do with this mains lead.
Specifications
- Product Type
- IEC C13 Kettle Lead
- Plug Type
- UK BS1363 3-pin fused
- Connector Type
- IEC C13 Female
- Cable Length
- 1.2
- Cable Standard
- H05VV-F
- Conductor Size
- 3x0.75 mm²
- Voltage Rating
- 250 VAC
- Current Rating
- 10
- Fuse Rating
- 5A / 10A / 13A
- Jacket Material
- PVC
- Approval Standards
- SVTR / VDE / BS1363
- Operating Temp
- -10°C to 70°C
- Colour
- Black
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fit my NVR or DVR?
If the recorder has a standard IEC C14 inlet on the back (the common kettle-lead socket shape), this C13 connector will fit.
What fuse does the plug have?
The BS1363 plug is available with 3A, 5A or 10A fuse variants; check which is fitted to match your equipment's needs.
Can I use this outdoors?
No — it's rated for indoor use only, operating between -10°C and 70°C.
Is the straight or right-angle connector better for a rack?
Right-angle C13 suits tight rack panel clearance behind shallow PSUs, while straight connectors are better where you need front-panel access.
