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

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"?
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,075 posts 04-26-2020 at 06:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Who knows. Try it and see if you must.
jw944ts OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 323 posts 04-26-2020 at 06:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Perhaps I was less than clear. This is umbilical cord btwn power supply and preamp. Carries DC I’m pretty sure. Neutrik male and female ends. Was assembled backwards