Might depend on where they are. Might not damage the PSU but may damage the cable or become a fire hazard.
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Might depend on where you are.
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Using the 5A cable might not damage the PSU but may damage the cable or it becomes a fire hazard.
If the local mains power supply is 240V and the PSU is rated for 200-240 6A then a 5A cable is not sufficient. The cable will run hot if the full amount of current is required.
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The maximum power that a 240 6A PSU can use is 1440W whereas the 250V 5A maximum cable rating is 1250W
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The maximum power that a 240 6A PSU can accept and use is 1440W whereas the 250V 5A cable maximum power rating is 1250W
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It may not require this amount but you don't know.
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The PSU may not require this amount but you don't know.
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I would use the 10A cable to be safe. Let the fuse in the PSU protect it and don't use the cable as a fuse.
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I would use the 10A cable to be safe. Let the fuse in the PSU protect it if necessary and don't use the 5A cable as a fuse.
Hi @andrewsawesome,
Might depend on where they are. Might not damage the PSU but may damage the cable or become a fire hazard.
If the local mains power supply is 240V and the PSU is rated for 200-240 6A then a 5A cable is not sufficient. The cable will run hot if the full amount of current is required.
The maximum power that a 240 6A PSU can use is 1440W whereas the 250V 5A maximum cable rating is 1250W
It may not require this amount but you don't know.
I would use the 10A cable to be safe. Let the fuse in the PSU protect it and don't use the cable as a fuse.