What causes PSU external cable (PSU to power socket) to explode ?

[Guest]

On 3/25/2020 at 6:52 AM, Dandapani108 said:

No it didn't. Also I had used that cable with 360 watt psu earlier, when i upgraded my psu to 600  watt i used the same cable.

only difference between the 2 cables is old cable didn't have fuse plug.

Both of them are 10amp and 250volts

A ha!

 

So it was a counterfeit power cord.  Fuses have been mandatory for UK plugs since 1947.

 

If it didn't have a fuse, I doubt it was really a 10A capable cord.  Probably no certifications or anything (unless those were fake too).

 

FYI:  

 

 

 

[Dandapani]

I found the problem 

11 hours ago, keskparane said:

So the cable will be 6th one on this list http://www.chaus.com/product-detail-215.html so 0.75mm3 cable with 0.6mm insulation in a 0.8mm sheath.

I would rate that as a 6 amp cable so should still be fine. 6A x 250V = 1500W

 

Just wanna put a disclaimer in here since dealing with power. I can't say for certain that the above information is correct.

 

So I guess if you have a 10 Amp fused plug with 6 Amp cable then it's wrong IMO. The fuse should be the weakest point AFAIK.

I think i found the problem. It could be the surge-protector extension chord. The max current mentioned in surge protector is 6AMPs (Total max peak current being 6500AMPs). Also after 15 minutes of usage there is a buzzing sound coming from the psu power plug where its connected to the surge protector. 

 

Should i get a higher rated surge protector or a UPS, Please recommend.

 

 

[Guest]

No.  You bought a fake power cord. 

 

[Dandapani]

6 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

No.  You bought a fake power cord. 

 

No the new power chord has a fuse and regulations mentioned on it.

its is rated as 10A 250Volts 

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6 minutes ago, Dandapani108 said:

No the new power chord has a fuse and regulations mentioned on it.

its is rated as 10A 250Volts 

I'm talking about the old power cord.  Sorry.

 

Your surge strip is fine.  While it's rated at 6A and your cord is rated at 10A, you're not pulling anywhere near 6A.

 

 

[Dandapani]

Just now, jonnyGURU said:

I'm talking about the old power cord.  Sorry.

 

yes, that was a shady cable tbh.

 

But what about the above picture showing the rating of the surge protector, is it safe to use with the 10A 250Volts cable/Psu. Since the surge protector max current is only 6A.

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33 minutes ago, Dandapani108 said:

 

 

But what about the above picture showing the rating of the surge protector, is it safe to use with the 10A 250Volts cable/Psu. Since the surge protector max current is only 6A.

I think you missed my edit. 

 

[Dandapani]

8 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

I think you missed my edit. 

 

No i watched the video you shared, but it was to identify a fake cable/Plug right ?

But i needed to know if using the surge protector (having only 6A as max current) was safe...

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3 hours ago, Dandapani108 said:

No i watched the video you shared, but it was to identify a fake cable/Plug right ?

But i needed to know if using the surge protector (having only 6A as max current) was safe...

No.  This part:

 

3 hours ago, jonnyGURU said:

Your surge strip is fine.  While it's rated at 6A and your cord is rated at 10A, you're not pulling anywhere near 6A.

 

 

[Dandapani]

16 hours ago, jonnyGURU said:

No.  This part:

 

 

 

Sorry i had missed it, but im not able to understand the sound coming out of the power strip while im gaming. its a bit loud. I actually thought the psu was drawing in more current than what the power strip was able to output.

[Guest]

You're not using 1500W. 

 

But if it happens after 15 minutes of use, I would think that a damaged part inside the protector is heating up and vibrating. 

 

But it's not buzzing because you're using too much power. 

[Dandapani]

14 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

You're not using 1500W. 

 

But if it happens after 15 minutes of use, I would think that a damaged part inside the protector is heating up and vibrating. 

 

But it's not buzzing because you're using too much power. 

Hopefully the cable will not be damaged right ?

 

currently im not gaming, just doing some programming work in the computer.

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18 minutes ago, Dandapani108 said:

Hopefully the cable will not be damaged right ?

 

currently im not gaming, just doing some programming work in the computer.

What cable?

 

Does the surge protector have an LED that shows that it's "working"?

 

[Dandapani]

12 hours ago, jonnyGURU said:

What cable?

 

Does the surge protector have an LED that shows that it's "working"?

 

Yes the light has been ON whenever i use it. It shows Red light whenever the power has been turned ON.

 

Cable as in - I hope the PSU external power cord is not damaged or anything.