can I plug 'host-powered' pc speakers into the mains?

[_]

Hi

I've had to replace an old computer psu, unfortunately the replacement did
not come with the pass-through power connector that I plugged the speakers
into. It's an IEC type (I think...!)

Can I simply cut off the connector and add a standard mains plug instead or
is that a huge no-no?

I'm UK based, electrical supply 230-240 volts. The speakers specs are
230v - 50hz.

thanks

 

[soundman]

"_" <no@thanks.com> wrote in message
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Hi

I've had to replace an old computer psu, unfortunately the replacement did
not come with the pass-through power connector that I plugged the speakers
into. It's an IEC type (I think...!)

Can I simply cut off the connector and add a standard mains plug instead
or
is that a huge no-no?

I'm UK based, electrical supply 230-240 volts. The speakers specs are
230v - 50hz.

thanks

Yes, you can. Make sure you use the right fuse (almost certainly a 5A).
Colour: Brown - live, Blue - neutral, yellow/green - Earth. If the wire
colours are different, come back and ask for information if you need to.

 

[David Harmon]

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:58:39 +0000 (UTC) in sci.electronics.basics, "_"
<no@thanks.com> wrote,

I've had to replace an old computer psu, unfortunately the replacement did
not come with the pass-through power connector that I plugged the speakers
into. It's an IEC type (I think...!)

Can I simply cut off the connector and add a standard mains plug instead or
is that a huge no-no?

You can do that. It would be easier to plug it to one of the many loose
IEC to mains cords that are usually lying around spare.

 

[_]

I've plugged the speaker connector into an IEC to mains cord (5A) and it
works fine! I'll run with that for a while and if I need the cable I'll
wire a plug on.

Soundman and David - thanks for your help!



"_" <no@thanks.com> wrote in message
news:c5rk7e$1rj$2@titan.btinternet.com...

Hi

I've had to replace an old computer psu, unfortunately the replacement did
not come with the pass-through power connector that I plugged the speakers
into. It's an IEC type (I think...!)

Can I simply cut off the connector and add a standard mains plug instead
or
is that a huge no-no?

I'm UK based, electrical supply 230-240 volts. The speakers specs are
230v - 50hz.

thanks

 

[soundman]

"_" <no@thanks.com> wrote in message
news:c5to9s$pll$1@sparta.btinternet.com...

I've plugged the speaker connector into an IEC to mains cord (5A) and it
works fine! I'll run with that for a while and if I need the cable I'll
wire a plug on.

Soundman and David - thanks for your help!

You are very welcome. It's nice to have an acknowledgement.