Thanks all ... I've been talking with Takefiveaudio also, they've been helpful and I'm ready to get started making some power cords. They suggested as well to connect the ground at the male end, and just leave it loose at the female end.
Stupid question about power cables ...
I feel like an idiot for asking this, but I don't know the answer ... maybe I'm not as smart as I think I am :-)
Anyway, I'm planning on making power cords for a few different components. Some components only have two prongs, other have 3. Question is, can I make a 3 prong cable and use it for the 2 prong components? I assume if I did, that the 3rd prong just woudn't plug into the component on the female end and all would be fine.
I'd rather just make all cables with 3 prong male and female connectors for simplicity, if it won't hurt anything.
Anyway, I'm planning on making power cords for a few different components. Some components only have two prongs, other have 3. Question is, can I make a 3 prong cable and use it for the 2 prong components? I assume if I did, that the 3rd prong just woudn't plug into the component on the female end and all would be fine.
I'd rather just make all cables with 3 prong male and female connectors for simplicity, if it won't hurt anything.
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