power cord directionality

IF power cords do indeed have preferred directionality, and one is inadvertently flipped for a few hours, does it "harm"it?

jw944ts04-26-2020 3:40pm

jetter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,084 posts 04-27-2020 at 10:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ jw944ts It sounds like you don't trust the assembler of your cable to correct the mistake if you send it back, that they will try to "fool" you. Nevertheless, I think you should discuss it with them and send it to them if they agree. I am curious that you would mention your cable directionality may have been labeled wrong. Any cable with directionality indicators I have owned the directionality indicators were imprinted on the cable along with manufacturer, gauge, etc. How could it have been labeled wrong, was it just an arrow on piece of paper stuck onto the wire?
jetter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,084 posts 04-27-2020 at 10:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @geoffkait It is uncontroversial that the structure of wire is impacted during the extruding process to create the various gauges. What is not so clear is how this impact on the wire during the process of making its gauge can actually change the sound coming though the cable. Can you shed a little light on this?