Are all AC power cords the same?

In the US, that’s almost always 120V AC. The number on the power cable determines the maximum safe voltage for that power cable. Therefore, in the US, any cable rated to 120V or higher will work fine.

Are most TV power cords the same?

Yes. Generally speaking, there are standard power cords used by different brands of electronic products. There are still products out there which utilize what are often called Power Bricks. These bricks have a cord that goes from the wall outlet which in the USA is 120 Volts Alternating Current (VAC).

Are all CPU power cords the same?

Power cords for desktop computers are the same. There are regional differences due to the configuration of the plugs around the world, but that is it. If you have one that works in your area of the world on one desktop, it can be freely moved to any other desktop.

Can you replace an AC power cord?

The power cord on your EDGESTAR window air conditioner or through the wall air conditioner may need to be replaced for several reasons. Whether the cord has been damaged or is no longer supplying power to the unit, the replacement process is simple and straight forward.

Can you replace the power cord on a refrigerator?

A refrigerator electrical cord is a heavy-duty cord with a three-prong plug, two electrical prongs and a ground prong. Although replacement cords are available, in many cases it may be more efficient and cost effective to just repair the part of the cord that has been compromised in some way.

How do I know what power cord I need?

The general rule is to match the V and equal or beat the mAh, so if you are choosing an AC adapter to make sure you check the following, The adapter output V matches the rated input V of the device. The adapter output is greater or equal to the devices rated mAh or A.

Can you use any AC power cord?

As long as the voltage is the same on the adapter and on the device (also, I have 9V DC and 9V AC adapters, do not mix these up) and be sure the current required is less than the amount that the adapter can source otherwise you risk overloading the power supply.

Are TV power cables universal?

Not all power cables are the same, and when looking for one you need options that you can rely on. A power cable is a type of cord that is designed to connect your electronics to the mains so that you can fill them up with power.

Are there universal TV power cords?

Hardly anything is universal but there is a collection of power cables that are limited in scope. so if you need a three prong or a two prong, you can probably find what you need at an big box store or electrical supply anywhere in the world.

What cables come with a power supply?

Most PSU’s provide two cables; one with 4-pins and one with 8-pins. Obviously you only need to use one of these cables. It is also possible that your 8-pin cable can be split into two segments to provide backwards compatibility with cheaper motherboards.