ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade Non-US Electrical Systems & Trades A world standard plug system???

They use a high temp IEC connector (like a PC but with a groove making it impossible to connect a non-temp resistant PC type one) that handles up to 15/16amps @ 250 V

You could however plug a kettle lead into a PC the cable would be a bit over rated and the plug is a bit bulkier.