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

dwgingrich OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 05-04-2006 at 10:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete not sure on cable size. i dont have it on me at the moment so i cannot check. its actually for a lite Ah DAC i purchased. the power on the unit was changed to 115v to be used in the US. I just noticed the cable said 10A 250v on it. i didnt think it would cause any problems... the power cable really on serves as a bridge between the surge protector and the actual unit correct? in addition, i noticed at DIYcable.com the IEC plugs are 15a 250v and these cables are commonly sold for usage in the US i believe.
jea48 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,453 posts 05-05-2006 at 01:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>"not sure on cable size. i dont have it on me at the moment so i cannot check. its actually for a lite Ah DAC i purchased. the power on the unit was changed to 115v to be used in the US."<< >>>>>>>>>> No problem. I doubt if the unit even draws 1 amp, 120V X 1 amp = 120va watts.
redkiwi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,092 posts 05-08-2006 at 11:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No problems. The problem arises the other way where some US cords are only spedified at 300V or so, which is too dangerous to use on 230V - you need something rated at 500V minimum for 230V operation. The biggest concern is voltage migration.