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How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe?

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I'd think not, but based only because of my little experience with rewiring up a house that was subject to inspection.

My reasoning is that if I wired a 20 amp duplex outlet to the breaker with a 6 (or 8, or 10)gauge breaker, the inspector would have have allowed it since the 6 gauge wire can carry quite a bit more than 20 amps. Since the power cord is merely an extension the circuit, how can it possibly be safe to use? Are most, if any, hi-end power cords even UL approved?

marc g. - audiophile by day, music lover by night

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RE: How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe? - skytag 07:24:53 06/24/08 (2)
- RE: How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe? - marc g. 13:45:58 06/27/08 (1)
  - RE: How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe? - skytag 19:57:19 06/27/08 (0)
RE: How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe? - Bob Rex 04:57:07 06/23/08 (0)

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