all in one electrical wiring help

[NewbieSteve87]

Hi all,

I was wondering please if anyone could shed some light on how the electrics works for an all in one computer. For example a traditional desktop tower pc has it's own power supply unit and a plug into the wall, the monitor has the same and therefore two plugs into the wall are required.

However, with an all in one, both screen and computer hardware are powered by the same PSU.

Basically I'm looking at building a custom all in one solution and need to eliminate the need for two plugs off what is essentially one unit.

Any help given would be gratefully received.

Thank you
Steve

 

[telectrix]

if it's an all in one, it will only need one flex (IEC lead) and thus only 1 plug.

 

[NewbieSteve87]

Sorry to clarify, I want to build a custom unit but if I buy a touch screen it will require a power lead. The PSU for the pc hardware will require a power lead. I want to get the two of these working off one. Thank you

 

[telectrix]

so splice then together in the plug.

 

[Spoon]

Are you after something like this?

https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/e-junction/power-lead-uk-plug-to-3-iec/dp/PL10343?st=IEC%20POWER%20LEAD

 

[NewbieSteve87]

Hi

Yes that's exactly what I am after. I didn't even know these things existed!I've seen extension leads with 4 gang / 8 gang etc but not these. That should work perfect.

Thank you both for your help


Steve

 

[Spoon]

Hi

Yes that's exactly what I am after. I didn't even know these things existed!I've seen extension leads with 4 gang / 8 gang etc but not these. That should work perfect.

Thank you both for your help


Steve

Glad to be of help.

 

[Robson689]

Have you made any progress so far? Never seen a DIY all-in-one before

 

[Spoon]

I thought an 'all in one computer' was called a laptop.

 

[Lister1987]

Back in the early days of computing, circa 1990s both the base unit and screen were powered off 1 lead with kettle lead ends for the base unit/monitor and 3-pin to connect to mains.

StarTech.com PXT101YUK power cable Black BS 1363 2 x C13 coupler

BS 1363 - 2 x C13, M/F, 1.8m, SVT

www.egenisys.co.uk