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15 amp vs 20 amp difference?

Been wondering about this for a while, some power conditioners (Shunyata in particular) and other equipment spec. to use a 20 amp power cord. What is the physical difference between the two? Would the plugs for iec and male input be different and not fit into the regular outlets (ie like the Oyaide GXS or PS Audio Ultimate or do they require a different type specifically just for 20 amp usage? I do realize the amp rating (that they'd draw) between the two would be different. Your help would help to further edudate me, Thanks.
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nikturner920
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Seems to be common on the Shunyata products to use a 20amp IEC and the use a 15A AC plug with just the vertical plugs on the other end.

Just make sure that the cable you want to use is rated for 20A, not that you would usually ever draw that much current.
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