Home office with a UK plug-top
You have a small UPS and a router or switch that still has a UK plug. A 1 m or 2 m 4-gang, lightly loaded, is the shape. The 2 m PRO ELEC is about £5.19. Read the 5 A input-current line beside the 10 A claim.
UPS extension lead comparison 2026
The best UPS extension leads, compared.
Top pick: Flomiara C14 to two C13, 1 m Best value: PRO ELEC 2 m C14 to 4-gang – About £5.19 for 2 m, with 4.8 from 79 reviews, and no repeated hardware failure in the captured texts. Updated October 2026.
A UPS extension lead is what you buy when the UPS has IEC kettle outlets and at least one device still has a normal BS 1363 plug, or when a kettle lead is too short to reach the UPS. It does not go into a UK wall socket. Quality here means a moulded, a stated 10 A limit, a length that matches the desk, and a listing that does not invent a wattage. The [UPS extension lead buying guide](/hub/sockets-and-extension-leads/ups-extension-lead/sub/ups-extension-lead-buying-guide) sets out the connector, current, and length checks before you pay. Five of the seven listings are a plug into four UK sockets.
A UPS extension lead is what you buy when the UPS has IEC kettle outlets and at least one device still has a normal BS 1363 plug, or when a kettle lead is too short to reach the UPS. It does not go into a UK wall socket.
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Which UPS extension lead fits this job?
Question 1 of 2
What still has to plug into the UPS?
The best UPS extension leads in detail
Our view
This Flomiara lead splits one C14 plug into two C13 sockets over 100 cm, so two kettle-lead devices can share a single UPS outlet. The listing claims 10 A at 250 V and 3 × 0.75 mm², at £10.59. That conductor claim is thinner than the 1.0 mm² line on the KC CABLE lead, while the current claim stays at 10 A. The colour field says 100CM, which is the length, not a colour, and the plug attribute says Type G, which conflicts with a C14 title. There is one amazon.co.uk review, scored 5, and it says the lead arrived as promised and did the job. That is not a sample you can lean on. There are no UK sockets, so a BS 1363 plug-top will not fit, and both outputs still share the same 10 A feed.
Pros
- One C14 feed split to two C13 outlets
- 100 cm, listed at £10.59
- The single review says it arrived as promised and did the job
Cons
- Only one amazon.co.uk review
- 0.75 mm² claimed beside a 10 A figure
- Type G attribute conflicts with the C14 title
- No UK sockets
Best for: Sharing one UPS C13 outlet between two devices that already use kettle leads.
Less suitable: UK plug-top kit, or any load you would not put on a single 10 A C14.
Specifications
- Model
- Flomiara C14 to two C13, 1 m
- Brand
- Flomiara
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(1)
- Lead type
- C14 to two C13
- UK sockets
- 0
- Length
- 1 m
- Current
- 10 A
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Conductor
- 0.75 mm², 3-core
- Standard
- IEC 320
Common questions
Can two monitors share one UPS outlet with this?
The bullet says one C14 feed can serve two C13 devices, such as a monitor and a PC. Both still share the 10 A claim.
Does it have UK sockets?
No. Both outputs are C13. A UK 3-pin plug will not fit.
What does the colour field say?
The colour attribute says 100CM, which is the length variant, not a colour name.
Our view
The PEL01206 puts a C14 plug on a 2 m lead and four UK sockets, so a router, modem, and a couple of hubs can sit on a small UPS that only has IEC outlets. At £5.19 on amazon.co.uk it costs the same as the 1 m PRO ELEC sibling and less than half the Computer Spares 1 m lead. Across 79 reviews the average is 4.8, and one buyer ordered a second unit after the first kept working. Reviewers call the plastic adequate rather than heavy-duty, and one says they would not swap plugs in and out all day. The bullets claim 10 A, while a separate input-current line says 5 A, so the figure printed on the unit you receive is the one to obey. There is no joule rating, so this is not a surge strip. It is the best-value pick in this set when you want the longer cable at the low shelf price, with that amp-line conflict still on the page.
Pros
- 2 m cable at £5.19, the same shelf price as the 1 m PRO ELEC
- 4.8 from 79 amazon.co.uk reviews, including a repeat purchase
- C14 plug to four UK sockets, with rear hanging holes
- Listing claims IEC 60320 and BS 1363-2
Cons
- Input-current attribute says 5 A beside a 10 A claim
- Reviewers describe the plastic as adequate, not heavy-duty
- No surge joule rating
Best for: A home or small-office UPS where UK plug-top kit needs about 2 m of cable.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a published surge rating, or who wants the larger 647-review sample.
Specifications
- Model
- PRO ELEC 2 m C14 to 4-gang
- Brand
- PRO ELEC
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(79)
- Lead type
- C14 to UK 4-gang
- UK sockets
- 4
- Length
- 2 m
- Current
- 10 A; also 5 A
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Mounting
- Rear hanging holes
- Standard
- IEC 60320, BS 1363-2
- Colour
- Black
Common questions
Does this plug into a UK wall socket?
The title is an IEC C14 plug to a 4-gang UK block. The C14 end goes into a UPS or PDU C13 outlet, not into a wall socket.
Is surge protection listed?
The page asks whether it has surge protection and does not give a joule rating.
What current does the listing claim?
The bullets and the amperage field say 10 A. A separate input-current attribute says 5 A.
Our view
The KC-13C14-2M is a 2 m C14 male to C13 female lead, so it lengthens a kettle lead rather than accepting a UK 3-pin plug. amazon.co.uk lists it at £8.99, with 4.8 from 17 reviews, and the two captured texts praise a snug fit and use inside a speaker stand. The page claims 10 A, 1.0 mm², three-core H05VV-F, and IEC 320 C13/C14. The wattage field prints 3,750 W, which does not match 10 A at 250 V, so stay with the current figure and ignore that watt line. The UL Listed field says No, and the warranty line says both 12 months and lifetime. There are no UK sockets and no surge rating. Buy it when the PC or monitor already has a C14 inlet and the existing kettle lead is too short, not when a router still has a plug-top.
Pros
- 2 m C14 male to C13 female for an existing kettle lead
- Claims 10 A and 1.0 mm² three-core cable
- 4.8 from 17 amazon.co.uk reviews, with a snug-fit comment
- Listed at £8.99
Cons
- No UK sockets, so a BS 1363 plug will not fit
- Printed 3,750 W does not match 10 A at 250 V
- Warranty text says both 12 months and lifetime
- Only two review texts were captured
Best for: Lengthening a kettle lead between a UPS C13 outlet and a PC or monitor inlet.
Less suitable: Any device that still has a UK 3-pin plug-top.
Specifications
- Model
- KC CABLE 2 m C14 to C13
- Brand
- KC CABLE
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(17)
- Lead type
- C14 to C13
- UK sockets
- 0
- Length
- 2 m
- Current
- 10 A
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Wattage
- 3,750 W
- Conductor
- 1.0 mm², 3-core
- Standard
- IEC 320 C13/C14
- Colour
- Black
Common questions
Will this accept a UK 3-pin plug?
No. It is C14 male to C13 female. It extends a kettle lead. It has no BS 1363 sockets.
What wattage is printed?
The wattage field says 3,750 watts. The same page says 10 A at 250 V. Those two figures do not match.
Is it UL listed?
The UL Listed field says No.
Our view
The Computer Spares lead, with UINCLU in the brand field, is a 1 m C14 plug into four UK sockets, and it is the most reviewed lead in this set at 4.7 from 647 amazon.co.uk reviews. Buyers fit it to APC UPS units, including a Back-UPS BX1400UI, and to an APC PDU, then hang routers, switches, small PCs, and monitors off the block. The listing prints 10 A, 240 V, and 2,400 W, which agree with each other, and it claims IEC 60320 and RoHS. At £11.49 it costs more than twice the 2 m PRO ELEC, and several reviews call the plastic cheap or brittle, including one unit broken on delivery. Others report a 13 A mark against a lower cord rating, no switch, no indicator, and one cable shorter than 1 m. It is the top pick when you want the large review sample for a short UK-socket lead, and you should still treat 10 A as the limit rather than any 13 A stamp.
Pros
- 4.7 from 647 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest sample in this set
- 10 A, 240 V, and 2,400 W on the listing agree with each other
- Reviewers use it on APC UPS units and an APC PDU
- Rear screw holes, and a moulded collar mentioned in reviews
Cons
- £11.49, more than twice the 2 m PRO ELEC
- Several reviews call the plastic cheap or brittle, including one broken on arrival
- Reviews report 13 A printing, no switch, and no indicator
- One review says the cable is shorter than the stated 1 m
Best for: A short 1 m run from a UPS or PDU to UK plugs, where a large review sample matters more than cable length.
Less suitable: A 2 m reach, a buyer who wants the £5.19 price, or a heavy load above the 10 A claim.
Specifications
- Model
- Computer Spares 1 m C14 to 4-gang
- Brand
- UINCLU
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(647)
- Lead type
- C14 to UK 4-gang
- UK sockets
- 4
- Length
- 1 m
- Current
- 10 A; 13 A mark
- Voltage
- 240 V
- Wattage
- 2,400 W
- Mounting
- Rear screw holes
- Standard
- IEC 60320, RoHS
- Colour
- Black
Common questions
Why do reviews say there is no 13 A plug?
The input is a C14 plug for a UPS or PDU. One review says it does not have a standard 13-pin plug. That is the product, not a missing part.
What load does the listing print?
Amperage is 10 A, voltage 240 V, and wattage 2,400 watts. Reviews also report a 13 A mark and an unfused comment.
Is the cable always 1 m?
The item length is 1 m. One review says the cable is shorter than 1 m even including the plug.
Our view
PEL01205 is the 1.5 m PRO ELEC C14-to-four-socket lead, listed at £10.58, which is more than double the £5.19 asked for both the 1 m and the 2 m siblings. The listing claims 10 A, 250 V, IEC 60320 and BS 1363-2, with rear hanging holes and a weight of 260 g. The star line is 4.7 from 14 reviews, but the file holds only one review text, which praises the mounting and does not describe a fault. That is too little feedback to treat the score as a reliability record. Nothing on the page gives a joule rating or a wattage. A warranty line is also missing, so the 1-year note on the other PRO ELEC pages is not repeated here. Choose it only if 1.5 m is the length you have measured and the cheaper 2 m lead is unavailable, because the extra money does not buy a clearer current story.
Pros
- 1.5 m when that measured length is what the desk needs
- Listing claims 10 A, IEC 60320, and BS 1363-2
- Rear hanging holes
- The single captured review praises the mounting and reports no fault
Cons
- £10.58 against £5.19 for the 1 m and 2 m PRO ELEC leads
- Only 14 reviews, and only one review text in the file
- No surge joule rating and no wattage
- No warranty line in the captured details
Best for: A measured 1.5 m run from a UPS to four UK plugs, if the cheaper lengths are unavailable.
Less suitable: Anyone who can use the £5.19 2 m lead, or who wants a large review sample.
Specifications
- Model
- PRO ELEC 1.5 m C14 to 4-gang
- Brand
- PRO ELEC
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(14)
- Lead type
- C14 to UK 4-gang
- UK sockets
- 4
- Length
- 1.5 m
- Current
- 10 A
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Mounting
- Rear hanging holes
- Standard
- IEC 60320, BS 1363-2
- Colour
- Black
Common questions
How does the length compare with the other PRO ELEC leads?
This is PEL01205 at 1.5 m and £10.58. The 1 m and 2 m PRO ELEC leads in this set are both £5.19.
Is surge protection specified?
The page asks the question and does not give a joule rating.
What do the reviews say?
The file contains one review, which praises the mounting design and does not describe a fault.
Our view
PEL01204 is the 1 m version of the same black C14-to-four-socket shape, listed at £5.19 with 4.6 from 207 amazon.co.uk reviews. Buyers use it on UniFi, APC, and an APC Smart-UPS 2200, and one report covers a PC, monitor, router, and network adaptor through a power cut. Several short reviews call it compact and stable, and a few mention wall-mount use where the room has kettle outlets and no UK sockets. The build is described as very basic at a price just over £4, and one review says there is no surge protection. A more serious report says two of the four sockets were dead on both of two units. Another buyer found both 13 A and 10 A printed on the same product. Treat 10 A as the ceiling unless the UPS manual is lower, and do not read a 13 A stamp as extra capacity.
Pros
- 1 m C14 to four UK sockets at £5.19
- 4.6 from 207 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest PRO ELEC sample here
- Used on APC and UniFi UPS units in the captured reviews
- Rear hanging holes for a rack or desk
Cons
- One review reports two of four sockets dead on two units
- A review reports both 13 A and 10 A printed on the unit
- One review says there is no surge protection
- Plug attributes list both Type G and Type E
Best for: A short run from a UPS or PDU to nearby UK plug-top accessories.
Less suitable: A desk that needs 2 m, or a buyer who wants a clean single current figure.
Specifications
- Model
- PRO ELEC 1 m C14 to 4-gang
- Brand
- PRO ELEC
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(207)
- Lead type
- C14 to UK 4-gang
- UK sockets
- 4
- Length
- 1 m
- Current
- 10 A; 13 A mark
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Mounting
- Rear hanging holes
- Standard
- IEC 60320, BS 1363-2
- Colour
- Black
Common questions
Is it the same as the 2 m PRO ELEC lead?
This is PEL01204, 1 m, £5.19. PEL01206 is the 2 m lead at the same shelf price in this set.
Do the reviews mention surge protection?
One review says it does not provide surge protection. The listing has no joule rating.
Did any review report dead sockets?
One review says two of the four sockets did not work, on both of two units bought.
Our view
This white Mercury lead is 1 m from a C14 plug to four UK sockets, listed at £7.11, with the manufacturer field naming AVSL Group Ltd. The page claims 240 V, 10 A, BS 1363/A and IEC 60320, plus a strain-relief collar and rear screw holes, and it states that screws are not included. Only 10 amazon.co.uk reviews sit behind the 4.1 average, the lowest star line in this set, and just two review texts were captured. The UK text says the lead was exactly as described, while the Ireland text says it works so far and is not the highest quality. At 230 g it is a light plastic block, and there is no joule rating. The unit-count field says 4.0, which does not match a single lead, so check the seller page before you assume a multipack. It is the white option when a black lead would show against the desk, though the thin review sample is why it sits behind the PRO ELEC and Computer Spares leads.
Pros
- White 1 m lead when a black block would show
- Claims BS 1363/A, IEC 60320, and 10 A
- Strain-relief collar and rear screw holes stated
- Listed at £7.11, between the £5.19 PRO ELEC leads and the £11.49 Computer Spares lead
Cons
- 4.1 from only 10 reviews
- Screws are not included
- No surge joule rating
- Unit-count field says 4.0 for what the title presents as one lead
Best for: A visible desk or rack where a white 1 m C14-to-UK block is the colour you want.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a large review sample or a 2 m cable.
Specifications
- Model
- Mercury 1 m C14 to 4-gang, white
- Brand
- Mercury
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(10)
- Lead type
- C14 to UK 4-gang
- UK sockets
- 4
- Length
- 1 m
- Current
- 10 A
- Voltage
- 240 V
- Mounting
- Rear screw holes
- Standard
- BS 1363/A, IEC 60320
- Colour
- White
Common questions
Who is the manufacturer on the listing?
The manufacturer field says AVSL Group Ltd. The brand name is Mercury.
Are fixing screws included?
The bullet says rear screw holes for optional wall fixing and that screws are not included.
Is a surge rating given?
The page asks about surge protection and does not give a joule rating.
How we compared
The scores compare the seven retained amazon.co.uk listings. They are editorial comparison scores, not laboratory results and not proof of electrical compliance. Stars and review counts, specification clarity, the GBP shelf price, and repeated complaints in the captured reviews set the weights below.
1
Amazon rating and review evidence
35%Stars and the number of reviews both count. A single review cannot score strongly here.
2
Specification clarity
30%Credit for a clear C14 input, the right output (UK sockets or C13), a 10 A claim, and a wattage that matches that current. Conflicting amp, watt, or plug-type lines reduce the score.
3
Value
20%The GBP shelf price is judged against length, connector type, and how much review evidence you get for the money.
4
Review sentiment and listing consistency
15%Repeated dead-socket, brittle-plastic, or short-cable complaints reduce the score, as do warranty lines that disagree with each other.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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UPS extension lead buying guide
Start with the connector. A C14 male plug goes into the UPS. Choose a UK 4-gang only if a device has a 3-pin plug. Choose C14-to-C13 if the device already has a kettle inlet. Choose a Y-splitter only to share one outlet between two C13 leads. Treat the feed as 10 A unless the UPS manual prints less. A 13 A mark on the plastic does not raise a C14 to 13 A. Measure the run: 1 m for a rack or a desk UPS, 2 m if the router is further away.
What is a UPS extension lead?
A UPS extension lead for a UK shopper is a short mains lead with an IEC 60320 C14 plug. That plug goes into a C13 outlet on an uninterruptible power supply or a PDU. You use it when the UPS has kettle outlets and at least one device still has a BS 1363 plug, or when an existing kettle lead cannot reach the UPS. Five of the seven listings are a C14 plug into four UK sockets. PRO ELEC PEL01204 is 1 m at about £5.19, with 4.6 from 207 reviews.
Best for
- A home office UPS where a router or switch still has a UK plug-top
- A PC or monitor that already uses a kettle lead and only needs more length
- A short 1 m run where a large amazon.co.uk review sample matters
Not ideal for
- A wall surge strip, or any lead you expect to add surge protection
- A device that needs C19/C20 16 A connectors
- A rack that needs a PDU rather than a 4-gang stopgap
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying a wall surge strip
A Type G surge strip does not plug into a UPS C13 outlet, and none of these listings prints a joule rating. Schneider FAQ FA158852 recommends against surge protectors, power strips, and extension cords on APC Back-UPS and Smart-UPS outputs.
- 2
Trusting 3,750 W on a 10 A lead
The KC CABLE wattage field prints 3,750 W beside a 10 A claim at 250 V. Those figures do not match. Stay with 10 A, or about 2,300 W as a rule of thumb at about 230 V, and let the UPS manual set the real load.
- 3
Daisy-chaining or heating from the block
Electrical Safety First says not to daisy-chain and not to exceed the marked current. A heater does not belong on this block. Stop if sockets are dead, the lead is hot, or it smells of burning, and call a registered electrician before you cut a moulded plug off.
What to weigh up
Connector and current
HighThe C14 male plug is the UPS end on every lead here. Pick a UK 4-gang only when something still has a BS 1363 3-pin plug, such as a router, a switch, a small PC, or a monitor with a plug-top. Pick a C14-to-C13 lead when the device already has a kettle inlet. That is what the KC CABLE 2 m lead does. Pick the Flomiara lead only to share one UPS outlet between two C13 devices, and remember both outputs still sit on the same 10 A feed.
Length, price, and review volume
HighLength is the desk measurement, not a quality score. 1 m is the usual rack or desk UPS run. 2 m is for a router that sits further away. In this amazon.co.uk scrape the 1 m and 2 m PRO ELEC leads are both about £5.19, while the 1.5 m PRO ELEC is about £10.58. Pay the higher price only if you have measured 1.5 m and the cheaper 2 m lead is unavailable. Review volume is the other half of the price.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
PC and monitor on kettle leads
The PC and monitor already use kettle leads. A C13 extension or a Y-splitter fits that job. A 4-gang does not help a device that has no UK plug. The KC CABLE lead is 2 m, C14 male to C13 female. Ignore the printed 3,750 W line.
Short run, large review sample
You want about 1 m from a UPS or PDU to UK plugs, and review volume matters more than the lowest shelf price. The Computer Spares lead has 4.7 from 647 reviews. Several reviews still call the plastic brittle, so treat 10 A as the limit.
Common questions about UPS extension leads
What is a UPS extension lead?
A UPS extension lead is a short mains lead with an IEC 60320 C14 plug that goes into a C13 outlet on a UPS or a PDU. You use a UK 4-gang when a device still has a BS 1363 plug. You use a C14-to-C13 lead when the device already has a kettle inlet. It does not plug into a wall socket. None of the seven amazon.co.uk listings here prints a surge joule rating, and none was lab-tested.
Which UPS extension lead is the top pick?
The Computer Spares 1 m C14 to four UK sockets is the top pick in this set. amazon.co.uk shows 4.7 from 647 reviews, and the listing prints 10 A, 240 V, and 2,400 W, which agree with each other. Reviewers use it on APC UPS units and an APC PDU. It costs about £11.49, and several reviews call the plastic cheap or brittle. Treat 10 A as the limit, not any 13 A stamp on the plastic.
Which UPS extension lead is the best value?
The PRO ELEC 2 m lead, PEL01206, is the best value. It is about £5.19, the same shelf price as the 1 m PRO ELEC, with 4.8 from 79 reviews. The bullets claim 10 A, while a separate input-current line says 5 A, so the figure on the unit you receive is the one to obey. There is no joule rating. Reviewers describe the plastic as adequate rather than heavy-duty.
Will a C14-to-C13 lead take a UK plug?
No. The KC CABLE 2 m lead is C14 male to C13 female, and the Flomiara lead is C14 to two C13 sockets. A BS 1363 3-pin plug will not fit either of them. Use those leads only to lengthen or split a kettle lead. If the router or switch still has a UK plug-top, you need one of the C14 to 4-gang leads in this set, not the C13-only shapes.
Does a 13 A mark mean the lead is 13 A?
No. C13/C14 is a 10 A coupler. A 13 A mark on the plastic does not raise that rating. Reviews of the Computer Spares lead and the 1 m PRO ELEC report 13 A printing beside a lower claim. Treat the feed as 10 A unless the UPS manual prints less. C19/C20, the 16 A pair, is not in this set. Bulgin lists those as the higher-current connectors.
Can you plug a surge strip into an APC UPS?
Schneider Electric UK FAQ FA158852 recommends against surge protectors, power strips, and extension cords on APC Back-UPS and Smart-UPS outputs. None of these listings gives a joule rating, so do not read them as surge protection. If you need sockets fixed to the wall, look at a wall mounted extension lead instead of a C14 lead on a UPS outlet.
When should you stop and call an electrician?
Call a registered electrician if you need more wall sockets, if a lead is hot or smells of burning, or if you are about to cut a moulded plug off. Stop using a block if sockets are dead. One review of the 1 m PRO ELEC PEL01204 says two of four sockets were dead on both of two units. Electrical Safety First also says not to daisy-chain extension leads and not to exceed the marked current.
What wattage figure should you ignore?
The KC CABLE listing prints 3,750 W beside a 10 A claim at 250 V. Those two figures do not match, so do not plan a load around 3,750 W. A rule of thumb is that 10 A at about 230 V is about 2,300 W. The Computer Spares listing prints 2,400 W at 240 V and 10 A, which does agree. The UPS manual still sets what the UPS itself can supply.
Our verdict
The Computer Spares 1 m lead is the top pick: 4.7 from 647 reviews, and a 10 A line that matches the printed 2,400 W, with repeated UPS use in the reviews. The PRO ELEC 2 m lead is the best value at about £5.19, with 4.8 from 79 reviews and a longer cable, despite a 5 A input-current line beside the 10 A claim. None of the seven listings prints a surge joule rating. Treat every feed as 10 A unless the UPS manual is lower, and do not put a surge strip on an APC Back-UPS or Smart-UPS output if you follow Schneider FAQ FA158852.
Best value
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PRO ELEC 2 m C14 to 4-gang
About £5.19 for 2 m, with 4.8 from 79 reviews, and no repeated hardware failure in the captured texts.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines from 16 October 2026.
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, regulation 35 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First — extension leads (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First — overloading sockets (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- HSE INDG236 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Schneider Electric UK FA158852 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Bulgin IEC connector ratings (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Kenable 2 m C14 to 4-gang (retrieved 16 October 2026)
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