PC Burn-In: IEC Adaptor from Radio Shack?

If you want to burn power cords in, the Startech IS the right adapter if you are talking about burning in a power cord. I've used it. Male from fridge to female AC end of adapter, Male IEC from adapter to female IEC of your power cord, power cord plugged into AC receptacle.

If Radioshack doesn't have it, most electronics parts stores or larger computer stores should. If you want a model #, try Startech.com

1 Ft. Monitor Power Adapter Model PAC100

It is a standard 3 prong female to male IEC adapter

And the answer is yes, it will work. Even on cords that you think are fully broken in. Use your refrigerator, not a computer monitor or box fan, your refrigerator. Stick it on the fridge and leave it for a couple of weeks.

I actually just looked at the Startech site (had not looked at it before). That adapter should be available much below the MSRP; I purchased mine in Canada for $4.99 which is half the $9.99 Cnd on the site. Should be readily available in the U.S. at around $3-$4. I also own the VH adapter as well but it is around 5X the price when you factor shipping in and does exactly the same thing.