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RE: Very accurate summary...

Whether or not a power cord gets warm to the touch under normal operation is not the safety criteria to be judged in this case, since the power cord in question involves large gauge low-resistance conductors capable of a high current load. The important factor in this case is the dielectric (insulation material) must be capable of high voltage transients without resulting in a catastrophic fire event. The nature of a particular insulation material implemented for conductors when used for AC delivery must be rated for a very high voltage surge in order to be considered safe. It's negligent for a seller, as well as an end-user to choose questionable wire for an AC delivery application. If you do decide use it, an audiophile quality power distributor/line conditioner with proper surge protection would be advisable, but that recommendation does not mean folks should feel free to use a questionable power cord just because it's plugged into a surge protector.

my 2 cents

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