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20amp IEC connector with a 15amp plug PC? ??

I m puzzle what is the difference between a PC with a 20amp IEC and one with 15amp IEC but same 15amp plug and drawing from the same circuit? Noticed most PC with 20amp IEC are sold with 15amp plug. Currently using a power amp which accepts only 20amp IEC. TQ you in advance
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jmcgrogan2
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Good question, I can't really figure that one out either. I currently have 4 pieces of equipment which require 20A female IEC power cords, yet the male plug ends are the same as my power cords with 15A IEC's. So what is the difference? I would think that you would have to change plugs on both ends of a cord to alter the current capability. Maybe it's just to sell more cords.

FWIW, to make it more confusing, many also sell adapters, so you can use a 15A IEC into a 20A IEC.

Cheers,
John
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jmcgrogan2
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If the equipment is Listed and has a 20 amp IEC connector my interpretation is the plug on the cord supplied with the equipment must also be 20 amp.
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Yes, the supplied power cord does have a 20A female IEC connector, however, the male cord on the other end is a standard 15A connector. I think this is where the confusion lies. Why is there a 20A female IEC connector on one end of the cord, and a standard 15A male connector on the other end?

Cheers,
John
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