15 amp power cord question

Can you use a 15 amp rated power cord in a 20 amp outlet without causing electrical mishaps?

trip04-09-2009 3:01pm

trip OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 84 posts 04-09-2009 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks
jea48 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,255 posts 04-09-2009 at 04:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes. The equipment the power cord is connected to determines how much current, amps, the cord will be carrying.
almarg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,670 posts 04-09-2009 at 04:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes. All that matters is that the device being powered through the power cord draws less than the 15 amps the cord is rated to handle. Regards, -- Al