10a 250v power cord in us

Simple question. Is it ok to use a 10a 250v power cord in the united states on 110-120v products?

thanks,

daniel

dwgingrich05-03-2006 11:32pm

bob_bundus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,834 posts 05-04-2006 at 05:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 10A at 250V is the same power as 20A at 125V; if your connectors are compatible then it seems that you are safe to use the cable
elberoth2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,223 posts 05-04-2006 at 06:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Safe. No problem.
dwgingrich OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 05-04-2006 at 06:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great thanks guys. I'm just starting to get into the HiFi work and I am quickly realizing there are many facets to this hobby that require understanding. Thanks again. -Daniel
jea48 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,453 posts 05-04-2006 at 09:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>"Simple question. Is it ok to use a 10a 250v power cord in the united states on 110-120v products?:<< >>>>>>>>>>> Look on the outer jacket of the cable. Does it give the wire size? For USA power cords it does. Example, 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3, ect. Good chance the cable is equivalent to 16/3. Might be ok, maybe, for a CDP but I would not recommend it for a preamp and definitely not a power amp. Jmho. Jim