power cords for 220v

I socnd that, all my power cords are US type and I am using them for 220 volt no problem.

When i buy the Tice powercords i must change to Schuko and a 20A plug.
So both are being replaced.

The electricity supply in my area is also 220V. I have purchased and used a number of after the market power cord made in US with no problem. The only thing you need to concern yourself is that your property insurance company may deem it as using some sort of non-standard wiring. In my area I sometimes see the dealers having those US cords marked as "For Export Only" to avoid possible legal infrigement issue. Can't say if this will apply to your country however.

Coming from a 240V 50hz country Ive also wondered about this. Not so much the voltage but the line frequency. Aside from the supposed better shielding and rejection of after market powercords, Ive heard more than once about these being tuned in materials and length for electrical 'resonances'.

If this has any truth, and the 'tunings' are frequency dependent then surely a cable built for 60hz will not benefit from this aspect when used with 50hz?

Food for thought.

There are many cords made for the US market that are rated at around 300V. These cords will work on 220~240V but the rating would be considered dangerously too low by any electrical authority. I have on a number of occasions emailed power cord manufacturers to check on the ratings of their cords. In some cases they have stated clearly that certain of their cords should NOT be used on 230V because of the danger of fire. Don't take the risk - either with your insurance or your family. Also be aware that the left-right polarity conventions are not the same everywhere. This could lead to electrocution with a single pole switch and a faulty component unless you get an appropriate adaptor (many of which are not).