15 amp vs. 20 amp: please explain

I'm not really sure what the difference is. I see power cords and power conditioners that are designed for one or the other. Is one "better" than the other? Thanks.

ajm2901-12-2005 10:09pm

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kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,676 posts 01-13-2005 at 02:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete All other things being equal, the only difference is the current-carrying ability. Better depends on other things not being equal. Kal
barrelchief Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 294 posts 01-13-2005 at 01:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In addition to current-carrying ability, 15 amp power cables have a different female end on them than a 20 amp power cable. These are not compatable with each other. Therefore, you must know which is the correct one for your gear. A good majority of the equipment out there use a 15 amp IEC connection. 20 amp are more common on large amplifiers, etc.

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