Takefive says that by connecting the ground at the male end it acts as a drain shield ... it may help block some RMI, may not, but that it can't hurt.
Stupid question about power cables ...
I feel like an idiot for asking this, but I don't know the answer ... maybe I'm not as smart as I think I am :-)
Anyway, I'm planning on making power cords for a few different components. Some components only have two prongs, other have 3. Question is, can I make a 3 prong cable and use it for the 2 prong components? I assume if I did, that the 3rd prong just woudn't plug into the component on the female end and all would be fine.
I'd rather just make all cables with 3 prong male and female connectors for simplicity, if it won't hurt anything.
Anyway, I'm planning on making power cords for a few different components. Some components only have two prongs, other have 3. Question is, can I make a 3 prong cable and use it for the 2 prong components? I assume if I did, that the 3rd prong just woudn't plug into the component on the female end and all would be fine.
I'd rather just make all cables with 3 prong male and female connectors for simplicity, if it won't hurt anything.