[SOLVED] AC Power Cord

[QuackersPI]

Are all AC power cords the same? My friend sent me a power supply to use but he didn’t include the power cord. Would one from a past monitor work for example? 120volts? Are pretty much all AC power cords 120volts?

This is the product.

EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1, 80+ GOLD 650W, Fully Modular, 10 Year Warranty, Includes FREE Power On Self Tester Power Supply 120-G1-0650-XR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K85X2AW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_onzUEb2WJ0EF5

 

[QuackersPI]

Are all AC power cords the same? My friend sent me a power supply to use but he didn’t include the power cord. Would one from a past monitor work for example? 120volts? Are pretty much all AC power cords 120volts?

This is the product.

EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1, 80+ GOLD 650W, Fully Modular, 10 Year Warranty, Includes FREE Power On Self Tester Power Supply 120-G1-0650-XR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K85X2AW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_onzUEb2WJ0EF5

I just found a monitor one that says it’s 125volts, does that mean I can’t use it?

 

[mangaman]

What gauge is the wire? It'll be a number written next to AWG on the outside of the cable. Also, does the cord have a ground (third pin)?

 

[jonnyguru]

Are all AC power cords the same? My friend sent me a power supply to use but he didn’t include the power cord. Would one from a past monitor work for example? 120volts? Are pretty much all AC power cords 120volts?

This is the product.

EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1, 80+ GOLD 650W, Fully Modular, 10 Year Warranty, Includes FREE Power On Self Tester Power Supply 120-G1-0650-XR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K85X2AW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_onzUEb2WJ0EF5

They're not all the same. They have different gauges to support different loads. One that's made for a monitor may not be able to support the heavier load a PC puts on the mains.

Don't look at the voltage. You look at the gauge.

 

[jonnyguru]

Examples:

This is 18g. I wouldn't use it for a PC: https://www.amazon.com/6ft-Standard-Computer-Power-Cord/dp/B000067SLV/

This is 14g: https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Computer-IEC-320-C13-P007-006/dp/B0027JRMD0

 

[QuackersPI]

What gauge is the wire? It'll be a number written next to AWG on the outside of the cable. Also, does the cord have a ground (third pin)?

300v next to AWG. So I’m guessing it’s not enough

 

[QuackersPI]

Ok it says 18g and 300v

 

[QuackersPI]

They're not all the same. They have different gauges to support different loads. One that's made for a monitor may not be able to support the heavier load a PC puts on the mains.

Don't look at the voltage. You look at the gauge.

Examples:

This is 18g. I wouldn't use it for a PC: https://www.amazon.com/6ft-Standard-Computer-Power-Cord/dp/B000067SLV/

This is 14g: https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Computer-IEC-320-C13-P007-006/dp/B0027JRMD0

So what I would want is 14g and not 18g?

 

[QuackersPI]

What gauge is the wire? It'll be a number written next to AWG on the outside of the cable. Also, does the cord have a ground (third pin)?

It has third pin ground. And 18g. 300v (idk if that matters) If this isn’t what I can use, what do I need to buy? I really appreciate all the help.

 

[jonnyguru]

It has third pin ground. And 18g. 300v (idk if that matters) If this isn’t what I can use, what do I need to buy? I really appreciate all the help.

Of course you want a ground pin.

18g is made for monitors or laptops. Get something that's 16g or 14g.

With gauge, the larger the number, the smaller the wire: https://www.gessweincanada.com/category-s/11324.htm

 

[QuackersPI]

Of course you want a ground pin.

18g is made for monitors or laptops. Get something that's 16g or 14g.

With gauge, the larger the number, the smaller the wire: https://www.gessweincanada.com/category-s/11324.htm

Alright, thanks so much. I’m getting that amazon 14g one linked above