Using 20A Power Cord with 16A Device

[pealie]

What are the ramifications if I use a 20A-250V Power Cord with a device that requires 16A-250V input?

 

[iwire]

What are the ramifications if I use a 20A-250V Power Cord with a device that requires 16A-250V input?

Did the unit come with a cord?

 

[pealie]

Yes the unit came with a cord, but it does not fit in the UPS. I have cords for the UPS, but as stated, 20A versus 16A.

 

[S'mise]

Depends how long the cord is :wink:

 

[pealie]

Depends how long the cord is :wink:

The cord is 12' long.

 

[roger3829]

If the cord is too short, won't it will let too many amps in?:smile:

 

[Mr. Bill]

What is the device? Is it on at peak load for 3 hours or more?

Is the receptacle & plug rated for 20A at 250V?

 

[pealie]

What is the device? Is it on at peak load for 3 hours or more?

Is the receptacle & plug rated for 20A at 250V?

The device is a Cisco 6500 switch. I am connecting to an APC UPS which has plugs rated at 20A-250V and 30A-250V twisted locks/(L6-20 & L6-30.

 

[480sparky]

It won't heat up near as much as a 15a cord.

 

[LarryFine]

What are the ramifications if I use a 20A-250V Power Cord with a device that requires 16A-250V input?

Sounds like the perfect match to me.

 

[TOOL_5150]

The device is a Cisco 6500 switch. I am connecting to an APC UPS which has plugs rated at 20A-250V and 30A-250V twisted locks/(L6-20 & L6-30.

Having worked with those components myself, Yes you are fine plugging the switch in an L6-20.

~Matt