Ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord
Ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord
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I need to determine the "allowable" ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord. It's 6-feet long, 300V, Type SJT, 18 AWG, 60/75C rated, with IEC 60320, C13 & C14 connectors at the ends. Nowhere on the cord or connectors is the rated ampacity stated (many similar cords say 10A). I have looked through the NEC (e.g., Articles 310 & 400), but am not sure how (or if) the NEC applies to it. It is in an ambient temperature greater than 30C, but less than 60C, so temperature correction factors could be applicable.
So, how would one assess its ampacity?
So, how would one assess its ampacity?






RE: Ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord
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RE: Ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord
RE: Ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord
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RE: Ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord
RE: Ampacity of a computer/printer power supply cord
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