20amp IEC connector with a 15amp plug PC? ??

First I would bet the cord is not listed by UL or any other recognized testing agency.

Under UL guidelines a NEMA 5-15P plug, (15 amp), cannot be connected to a continuous load of more than 12 amps.
A NEMA 5-20P plug a continuous load of more than 16 amps.

NEC allows 2 or more NEMA 5-15R (15 amp) receptacles to be connected to a 20 amp branch circuit. (A duplex receptacle is two). But because of the requirements placed on the NEMA 5-15P the continuous load should never be more than 12 amps. NEC also says the receptacle shall not have a continuous load of more than 12 amps placed upon it.
Remember many 15 amp convenience outlets, receptacles, are connected to 15 amp branch circuits. That's why a 20 amp plug will not plug into a 15 amp receptacle.....

Now to your equipment with an 20 amp IEC connector. I doubt it would ever draw more than 12 amps continuous load. Continuous load? 3 or more hours..... Check the data plate on the back of the unit. Usually rated in watts or VA. Divide by 120V that will give you amps.

Audioblazer I also have a cj350 and I use a PS Audio Statement Xtreme power cord. It has a 15 amp IEC so I use a 20IEC to 15IEC connector from voodoo audio (bought here on the Gon). I am using a 20 amp circuit to the amp with PS Audio Power Port recepticle (accepts 20 amps). Not sure this answers your question. Neither cj nor PS Audio felt there would be any issues with what I was doing. PS Audio didn't offer a pure 20 amp IEC end on their power cords at the time; don't know if they do now or not. PS Audio also commented that there would be no issues with connecting there power cord to a 20 amp circuit.

Chuck

If the equipment is Listed and has a 20 amp IEC connector my interpretation is the plug on the cord supplied with the equipment must also be 20 amp.
Jea48

Yes, the supplied power cord does have a 20A female IEC connector, however, the male cord on the other end is a standard 15A connector. I think this is where the confusion lies. Why is there a 20A female IEC connector on one end of the cord, and a standard 15A male connector on the other end?

Cheers,
John

Audio, No, the blades are the same size. Just the ORIENTATION differs. The wire in the cord (almost always) is the same size. The NEC sets standards as if we are all idiots, because it only takes one, if you know what I mean. If you want to feed the CJ 20A, verify 12ga leaving your panel, change the breaker AND the wall outlet. Plug your cord in and thank me in the morning. I would blank off any other recepticles on that circuit as well as dymo that wall plate 20A (idiot proof). You now kinda sorta have a dedicated circuit. You will hear it and you will like it. Z.