C17 / C18 - Modern Class II 10 A Coupler (IEC 60320)

Two-pole 10 A variant - the class II counterpart to C13/C14, common on game consoles and IT equipment.

The C17/C18 plug is the two-pole class II counterpart to the classic C13/C14. It uses the same housing but only two contacts (no earth) and is rated 10 A at 250 V. Classical use: power cords for double-insulated game consoles (PlayStation 3 Slim, Xbox One S), small printers, some TVs and IT components. The housing is mechanically compatible with C13 - but NOT with C14 inlets, because the centre pin of the C14 inlet would block the C17 housing.

Technical Specifications

Standard	IEC 60320 C17 / C18
Rated current	10 A
Voltage	250 V AC
Poles	2 (no earth)
Class	II
Max conductor temp.	70 °C
Typical use	Game consoles, IT devices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will a C13 cable work on a C18 inlet?

Yes - the C13 housing is mechanically compatible with C18 inlets. The earth pin in the C13 is unused (no contact). C17 cables however do NOT fit C14 inlets - the centre pin in the C14 inlet blocks the C17 housing.

Which devices typically use C17/C18?

PlayStation 3 Slim/Super Slim, Xbox One S/X, Wii U, Apple TV, many mid-range 4K TVs and small printers.

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