[SOLVED] Safe to use generic PSU cable?

[rounakr94]

I recently changed my UPS and it somes with round type socket as opposed to the universal type of the previous one.
So can I use a generic PSU cable to connect the PSU to the ups as opposed to the Corsair one?
Generic: 230V 6A
Corsair: 250V 10A (13A Fuse)

 

[RealBeast]

I recently changed my UPS and it somes with round type socket as opposed to the universal type of the previous one.
So can I use a generic PSU cable to connect the PSU to the ups as opposed to the Corsair one?
Generic: 230V 6A
Corsair: 250V 10A (13A Fuse)

Yes, I often used different cables for that as long as they are not a lot longer.

 

[jonnyguru]

Generic: 230V 6A
Corsair: 250V 10A (13A Fuse)

The 6A cord doesn't even have a fuse? Sounds pretty cheap. I wouldn't use it.

 

[rounakr94]

The 6A cord doesn't even have a fuse? Sounds pretty cheap. I wouldn't use it.

Oh, found a adapter that has a tight fit with the supplied PSU cable. Will be using that. But it looks pretty cheap. The best ones from big names have a kinda loose fit to it.

The hole on the top right had a filament indicator on it. I removed it as it looks as of it would go off in flames anytime.

 

[jonnyguru]

Oh, found a adapter that has a tight fit with the supplied PSU cable. Will be using that. But it looks pretty cheap. The best ones from big names have a kinda loose fit to it.

The hole on the top right had a filament indicator on it. I removed it as it looks as of it would go off in flames anytime.

That's not much better.

Where are you located? Your PSU came with a UK power cord, right? And the UPS has EU sockets, right?

Let's get that straight first.

 

[rounakr94]

That's not much better.

Where are you located? Your PSU came with a UK power cord, right? And the UPS has EU sockets, right?

Let's get that straight first.

I am from India. The PSU came with the UK type and I have the triangular round pin type D/M on my UPS.

Currently I don't have any UPS and I am using the PC with a Belkin Surge Power Strip connected to the mains which has 3 universal sockets on it.

 

[jonnyguru]

I am from India. The PSU came with the UK type and I have the triangular round pin type D on my UPS.

Currently I don't have any UPS and I am using the PC with a Belkin Surge Power Strip connected to the mains which has 3 universal sockets on it.

Ok. Details matter.

So you're in India and have India plugs and the UPS has an India socket. The power strip has the universal sockets. Got it.

The India power cord does not tend to be fused. But I would still try to get one rated for 10A. Like this: https://www.amazon.in/FEDUS-Computer-Desktops-Printers-Monitor/dp/B08FST9FMN/

 

[rounakr94]

Ok. Details matter.

So you're in India and have India plugs and the UPS has an India socket. The power strip has the universal sockets. Got it.

The India power cord does not tend to be fused. But I would still try to get one rated for 10A. Like this: https://www.amazon.in/FEDUS-Computer-Desktops-Printers-Monitor/dp/B08FST9FMN/

So using adapters and power strips is not safe. Okay, will try to get hold of a Antec PSU cable or a 10A cable

 

[jonnyguru]

So using adapters and power strips is not safe.

I don't think I said all that.....

The power strip could be safe if it's rated equivalent to what you're plugging into it. I thought you said you were going to plug the PC into the UPS instead of the power strip. I don't even know how the power strip came into the conversation if that's not the case.

I don't know what that Belkin power strip is rated at. Could be 6A. Could be 10A.

Adapters aren't good for high current and add another point of potential failure.

The adapters might be a "tight fit" compared to other adapters you've used. But it's not all about how tight it fits. It's about how much current it's made to handle.

It's just so much easier, and not expensive, to just get the correct power cord.

You have all of the details there in front of you. The higher the current rating "the safer". The fewer "daisy chains" (connectors via adapters, etc.) "the safer".

I'm sure you can figure it out.

 

[rounakr94]

I don't think I said all that.....

The power strip could be safe if it's rated equivalent to what you're plugging into it. I thought you said you were going to plug the PC into the UPS instead of the power strip. I don't even know how the power strip came into the conversation if that's not the case.

I don't know what that Belkin power strip is rated at. Could be 6A. Could be 10A.

Adapters aren't good for high current and add another point of potential failure.

The adapters might be a "tight fit" compared to other adapters you've used. But it's not all about how tight it fits. It's about how much current it's made to handle.

It's just so much easier, and not expensive, to just get the correct power cord.

You have all of the details there in front of you. The higher the current rating "the safer". The fewer "daisy chains" (connectors via adapters, etc.) "the safer".

I'm sure you can figure it out.

Just got hold of another cable fron some company named Honshua. Its rated for 250V 10A. Will be using that. I think it came with my electric kettle that I don't use anymore.
Thanks for your help. Cleared many of my doubts.