Local power cable source (NEMA 5-15 to IEC C19)

[Bill McGonigle]

On May 1, 2007, at 11:49, brk wrote:

> The C19/20 connectors are rated for 16A minimum, while a 5-15  
> outlet is rated for 15A max.  So, you might not find a commercial  
> adapter that would, in theory, potentially allow you to exceed the  
> maximum safe current rating of one end of the device.

Maybe Paul could be lucky and have 20 amp outlets at his site.

Borrowing his art:

      _____
     /  O  \
    /       \
    | -|  | |
    +-------+

Then he'd have a 16 to 20 cord, which I'd guess is safe (but probably  
violates code somewhere, right?).

-Bill

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