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power cord length

i am dealing with a wife who wants a certain look, has anyone here had to do that? ofcourse not.....so ......how short can i make a power cable or have someone to do it? i would like 18 inches ..is this possible without blowing out a piece of equipment ?
dwhitt
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stanwal
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Why would making it shorter be harmful. Excessive length for current carrying capacity might be a problem but you can make it as short as you wish. You will not be drawing any more current from the wall than long ones.
dwhitt OP
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why do companies not make a short cable?
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almarg
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There is no technical reason why it can't be as short as you like. But obviously it must be well constructed, so that it does not develop an internal short or open if stepped on, pulled, etc. And if it lacks UL approval, there could be a problem with your insurance if a fire ever originated as a result of overheating of either it or what it is powering.

why do companies not make a short cable?

Lack of demand, I suppose.

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-- Al
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