Thermaltake Toughpower GF3
1650 W
Question about Thermaltake Toughpower GF3
Hello, Maybe a silly question: Can this power supply operate from a standard T13 socket that we have in a regular household? Other sellers are stating that: a T23 socket and 16A are needed for this PSU. What is the truth? Thank you!
The Question isn´t silly.
A standard swiss socket Typ 13 is rated for a maximum of 10Amps (A). So it could provide a maximum of 2300W. So technically it should fit without a problem. But there is one. "Normal" PSUs (with lower Watts) have on the back a C14 typ socket where you connect your powercable which has a C13 connector. The Typ C13/C14 is rated for max 10A. But this PSU has a C20 socket which is rated for a maximum of 16A. Why it has a C20 and not an usual C14? The PSU uses @110V more than 10A.
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You cant find a cable which has C19 to a plug T12. Its not allowed.
However, for this situation there is a special cable with a built-in 10A fuse. In this situation it is allowed. You dont have to buy it by yourself, Digitec has to provide it to you.
Steffen Adapterkabel (1.50 m)
So, long answer in short. Yes, thers is a solution to use this PSU with a standard T13 Socket.
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Digitec (or any other Swiss dealer) is obliged to deliver electrical devices with a Swiss plug. If the device comes with a foreign plug, a suitable replacement cable should be supplied if the power cable is pluggable or alternatively, if the power cable is firmly connected, a suitable adapter should be supplied.
If the device comes without a suitable plug, complain to customer service and insist on a cable or adapter, free of charge.
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