APC Power Cord Kit (6 ea), Locking, C19 to C20, 1.2m

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For £147.22 ex‑VAT, you’re not paying for “a bit of cable” — you’re paying for APC’s locking C19↔C20 leads in bulk. In practice, these are great when you’ve got racks with vibration, frequent moves, or busy sites where someone will inevitably give a power lead a half‑tug. The locking connector is the real value: it’s less faff than constantly re-seating loose cords, and it tends to reduce downtime caused by accidental disconnects. If you’re supporting APC PDU/UPS environments or you know your electricians/IT folks will be plugging and unplugging regularly, this kit makes day-to-day maintenance smoother.

That said, it’s only “good value” if C19-to-C20 locking is genuinely what you need. If your equipment uses non-locking inlets (or you’re standardising on a different connector family), you’ll end up with expensive spares you can’t swap around easily. Also, if these are for a one-off install where nothing will be moved after commissioning, you’re probably paying a premium you don’t strictly need. Bottom line: buy it if you’re an APC-heavy shop and want reliability in the field; skip it if connector compatibility or stability requirements don’t justify the cost.