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>>> Can a US power 3-prong Flat power cord, rated for 125V be safely used on
>>> 220V electricity?
>>> (if just use US/EU travel adapter).
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>> Yes. Most are rated to 300v.
>> If you want a replacement for yours (as in your previous post), one of
>> these solutions might work:
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>> http://www.cablewholesale.com/specs/...10w1-15306.htm
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>> Buy the whole thing here:
>> http://www.suntekstore.com/19-5V-4-6...-3-Prong-.html
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>> SC Tom
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> There is sticker on cable, rated to 125V.. So I should consider it rated
> to 300V and safe?
> Technically, why used flat cable type?
>
> A.
Look on the cord itself and there should be a max voltage rating. The two
that I have close at hand both have "300 volts" imprinted in the cord
covering itself (one for a Gateway PS, and the other for a Compaq).
If you have your old cord, look at the size of the wire listed on the
covering. Somewhere on it, there should be a stamp like "3x18AWG" or
similar. If the one you are wanting to use is the same or larger, you
shouldn't have any problem. Remember, a smaller gauge number (AWG) is a
larger wire, which will handle a higher current. 16AWG is larger than 18AWG.
The only reason IMO that a flat wire is used is that it folds up into a
smaller space than a round one.
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SC Tom
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