power cord length


i am dealing with a wife who wants a certain look, has anyone here had to do that? ofcourse not.....so ......how short can i make a power cable or have someone to do it? i would like 18 inches ..is this possible without blowing out a piece of equipment ?
dwhitt
There is no technical reason why it can't be as short as you like. But obviously it must be well constructed, so that it does not develop an internal short or open if stepped on, pulled, etc. And if it lacks UL approval, there could be a problem with your insurance if a fire ever originated as a result of overheating of either it or what it is powering.

why do companies not make a short cable?

Lack of demand, I suppose.

Regards,
-- Al
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