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


I m puzzle what is the difference between a PC with a 20amp IEC and one with 15amp IEC but same 15amp plug and drawing from the same circuit? Noticed most PC with 20amp IEC are sold with 15amp plug. Currently using a power amp which accepts only 20amp IEC. TQ you in advance
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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.
Jea48, CJ350 stock PC comes with a 15amp plug.
It doesnt make sense. As far as I understand it , shouldnt equipment with need a 20amp IEC comes with a 20amp plug which rightfully should be connected to a 20amp dedicated circuit with 20amp circuit breaker to maximise whatever current the equipment need? Refer to this link http://www.sweetwater.com/expert-center/techtips/d--01/09/2001
The only logic I can think of is that most house wiring is basically 15amp circuit with 15amp circuit breaker, hence, the 15amp plug. Happy listening
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Perhaps the 20 amp IEC is for marketing. Perhaps there are very few components that actually consume "20 amps".