Re: Power feed wire

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Original poster: "David Speck by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dave-at-davidspeckmd-dot-org>


>Jeremy,

Most heavy rubber power cord is rated for 600 volts, so it should handle 
220 OK.  Check the jacket -- if it has a part number, a Google search on 
the manufacturer will turn up the specs, and you will know for sure.
Dave


>That would make sense. Standard wall outlets, and
>I assume plugs and therefore all extension cords
>are only rated 15A. (Unless they are the 20A type
>with the sideways prong slot.) I was going to hack
>the ends off anyway :) Question is I guess, are
>they safe for 240V usage?