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Combination Inlet/Outlet IEC Connectors
Send power to your device using the inlet, then route power to another device through the outlet—all with standard IEC power cords. Compared to using separate receptacles, these combination connectors are quicker to install and have a more streamlined appearance. Snap the connector into your panel—tabs on the side hold them in place without needing fasteners. Then solder your power supply to the wire terminals for a secure, permanent bond. C13 receptacles are also known as Sheet F outlets.
Rated IP30, these connectors prevent objects greater than 2.5mm wide, such as screwdrivers, from touching internal components and accidentally shocking you. With Class I shock protection, they’re insulated and have a protective ground.
These connectors meet UL 94 V-0, which means they self-extinguish within 10 seconds if they catch fire, and won’t spread the fire by dripping. They’re also UL recognized, CE marked, CSA certified, and ENEC marked, so you know they meet stringent safety standards.
UL Rating | IEC Rating | For Panel | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEC Style | Voltage | Current, A | Frequency, Hz | Voltage | Current, A | Frequency, Hz | Cutout Ht. | Cutout Wd. | Thick. | Temp. Range, °F | Color | Each | |
Grounded | |||||||||||||
| C13 (Female), C14 (Male) | 125V AC | 15 | 60 | 250V AC | 10 | 50 | 2" | 1.3" | 0.03"-0.08" | -10° to 155° | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Toggle Light Switch/Receptacles
No need for separate outlet boxes—these combine a switch and a receptacle into a single box.
Rocker Light Switches/Receptacles
Combine a switch and receptacle into a single outlet box for a small footprint. The rocker switch is low-profile, so it protrudes off the wall less than other switches.