20amp IEC connector with a 15amp plug PC? ??


I m puzzle what is the difference between a PC with a 20amp IEC and one with 15amp IEC but same 15amp plug and drawing from the same circuit? Noticed most PC with 20amp IEC are sold with 15amp plug. Currently using a power amp which accepts only 20amp IEC. TQ you in advance
audioblazer
Audio, No, the blades are the same size. Just the ORIENTATION differs. The wire in the cord (almost always) is the same size. The NEC sets standards as if we are all idiots, because it only takes one, if you know what I mean. If you want to feed the CJ 20A, verify 12ga leaving your panel, change the breaker AND the wall outlet. Plug your cord in and thank me in the morning. I would blank off any other recepticles on that circuit as well as dymo that wall plate 20A (idiot proof). You now kinda sorta have a dedicated circuit. You will hear it and you will like it. Z.
Jea48, CJ350 stock PC comes with a 15amp plug.
It doesnt make sense. As far as I understand it , shouldnt equipment with need a 20amp IEC comes with a 20amp plug which rightfully should be connected to a 20amp dedicated circuit with 20amp circuit breaker to maximise whatever current the equipment need? Refer to this link http://www.sweetwater.com/expert-center/techtips/d--01/09/2001
The only logic I can think of is that most house wiring is basically 15amp circuit with 15amp circuit breaker, hence, the 15amp plug. Happy listening
Audioblazer,
to add to the confusion.......

Note the IEC 60320 C13/C14 is rated for 10 amps. And the IEC 60320 C19/C20 is rated for 16 amps.

Got me at a loss.......
Perhaps the 20 amp IEC is for marketing. Perhaps there are very few components that actually consume "20 amps".
Note the IEC 60320 C13/C14 is rated for 10 amps. And the IEC 60320 C19/C20 is rated for 16 amps.
jea48
I spent some time looking at sites on Google. From what I have gathered in Europe the C13/C14 has a listed rating of 10 amps. It appears here in the US and Canada the connectors have a UL and CSA listed ampere rating of 15 amps.

The C19/C20 Europe 16 amps, US and Canada a UL and CSA listed ampere rating of 20 amps.
Example, note in this ad the UL/CSA at the side of each connector and the spec info page.