power cord directionality

IF power cords do indeed have preferred directionality, and one is inadvertently flipped for a few hours, does it "harm"it?

jw944ts04-26-2020 3:40pm

lalitk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,429 posts 04-26-2020 at 05:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I guess it’s safe to assume fancy cable makers like Synergistic Research and many others are adhering to pre-determined directionality of the wires.
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,318 posts 04-26-2020 at 05:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Like people who have been brainwashed, it needs to be deprogrammed, left to rest, and then reprogrammed.
geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 04-26-2020 at 05:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It’s the same as for fuses. Power cords are directional in AC circuits. Come on, guys.
kozka Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 130 posts 04-26-2020 at 06:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Was wondering...what will be this aft chuckle... Did not have to wait long...
kozka Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 130 posts 04-26-2020 at 06:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IF power cords do indeed have preferred directionality, and one is inadvertently flipped for a few hours, does it "harm"it? Would not this equal to forcefully switch it's "gender"?