Use of adapter to convert 15amp P/C to 20 amp IEC


Want to be able to use a regular 15 amp power cord to connect to a power line conditioner that has a 20 amp IEC inlet. VooDoo makes an adapter that allows for this. Are there any problems with this adaptation?
byfo

Showing 2 responses by jea48

That 2400va rating is the max load that could be connected to the power conditioner? I am surprised the unit doesn`t say 1920va. 80% of 2400va=1920va. Well what ever, If you want to use a 15 amp power cord and use the adapter to connect to the 20 amp male IEC inlet on the power conditioner the max load you will be able to connect to the power conditioner will be 120v X 15amp =1800va max. Though I would only figure 80% of 1800va = 1440va. Is this within the limit of the load you want to connect?
The power conditioner input load, va, is directly proportional to the load you connect to it plus some losses within the power conditioner.
I hope this answers your question. Sorry if I confused you in my earlier post.

Jim
Byfo,
your cords do not need a 20amp rating. If your connected load is below 1800va you are fine. 1300-1400va no problem.

Jim