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Do I need 10 gauge power cord if I have 10 gauge from panel?

I just installed some dedicated circuits with 10 gauge electrical wire. But now I have to consider replacing my amp power cords because they are 14 gauge or higher.

Is this really necessary and any recommendations on quality 10 gauge power cords that I should buy?

jumia
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When your why do people always think the power cord is the last 6 feet? If your amp draws the current wouldn't it technically be the first 6 feet? After all if your amp is plugged in and not powered on how much current is on the 15 or 20 amp circuit? 

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@alerrico Wrote:

For the huge 30 AMP monster AMP I would run dedicated circuit with double breaker. It already has a 30 AMP NEMA plug to prevent plugging into a standard 110 outlet.

FWIW: I run the Crown studio Reference 1 Amp on a 240 Volt 20 Amp dedicated circuit with a dedicated 20 Amp double pole breaker, per Crown’s recommendation. 😎

Mike

jumia OP
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Electrical wires directionally created? Ie. Does it matter which direction wires are installed between the panel and the outlet??

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Wow, so many of my posts deleted, including banal one's about math.  Hah.

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