Snails_Pace Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 I recently bought a new power cable from a friend on another board and wanted to audition any of the "supposed" advantages of upgrading such items myself before investing more heavily into a hobby like this. However, both of the components I wanted to try the cable on (sub and receiver) have 2-blade IEC sockets while the power cable has a 3-blade IEC connector with a ground pin and 2 blades on the electrical plug. I understand that the ground pin connects the metal frame of the actual component to the electrical ground in wall plug. However, let's say I go ahead and plug the cable into my 2-blade components anyway; is there any danger involved with having the ground pin connected at the wall receptacle but no associated blade to make the connection at the component end? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwoods Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Hi, no. If the OEM only has a 2 pronger, you're OK. I'd only worry if it was the other way around. I'm surprised the female plug fits. I don't have any of that fancy-shmancy gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snails_Pace Posted September 5, 2004 Author Share Posted September 5, 2004 ---------------- On 9/5/2004 8:57:26 AM ironwoods wrote: Hi, no. If the OEM only has a 2 pronger, you're OK. I'd only worry if it was the other way around. I'm surprised the female plug fits. I don't have any of that fancy-shmancy gear. ---------------- Thanks for the feedback. By OEM I'm assuming you mean the components and not the cord--just making sure. The female end does indeed fit into the socket though it's not as tight a connection as I would have hoped! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Thanks for the feedback. By OEM I'm assuming you mean the components and not the cord--just making sure. The female end does indeed fit into the socket though it's not as tight a connection as I would have hoped! Thanks again! ---------------- OEM is the original equipment manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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