If your 20 amp lineis protected by a 20 amp breaker then I would use a 20 amp rated power chord. If the breaker is only 15 amp then the 15 amp chord will be ok. Also remember if the amp is the only thing on the circuit you are probably only drawing 4 or 5 amps so either chord will be ok
20 amp power cords vs 15 amp power cords
Forgive the basic lack of electronics here, but i need to put a separate power cord from my amp (100 watt pure class a) to a specially installed 20 amp line for this purpose. Most of the cords i see (including very expenseive ones) say on the plug that they are 15 amp. Does this matter at all? It seems I should be buying a wire that is rated for 20 amps if that is what the line is. (Power cords will be going to torus line conditioner and aforementioned class a amp)music will be nearfield moderate volume rock and jazz. thanks mike
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Sorry to complain but those posts above have all sorts of theory, and no practical advice for buying a damn power cord for your amp. Theory? I gave the facts mam.... Just the facts.... Speaking of facts an after market power cord can be purchased with a 20 amp female IEC connector on one end with a 15 amp NEMA 5-15P plug on the other end, or the other way around..... NEMA 5-15P plug. NEMA 5-20P plug. . |
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