Dave Wade via vcf-midatlantic writes:

Its actually standard, the high temperature version of the normal IEC connector. It is rated to 120 degrees Celsius rather that 70 as the normal lead.... .. in the UK we call them Kettle Leads as they are commonly used on kettles...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320

Dave G4UGM

Say WHAT!?!?!? And miss an opportunity to malign DEC for its engineering.