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Polarity on a non-bladed plug?

Hi gang,
My question is a simple one---I have a outboard pwr supply (standard supply for a Aragon 24K) where the plug is the non-bladed type. I remember reading somewhere that the plug wire that has ridges on the side is the ground and the smooth side hot. Do I have this right or is the reverse the way to go? Thanks and enjoy the music.
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jea48
2,944 posts
 
>> I remember reading somewhere that the plug wire that has ridges on the side is the ground and the smooth side hot.<<
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As for the cord you are correct. Though the correct terminology for the side with the ridges is the "Grounded Conductor", (the neutral).
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AC Plug orientation. Post by Charles Hansen

SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM:
AC POLARITY by MGD

Noise, hum and AC polarity.
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rwwear
2,692 posts
 
If the plug is non polarized, it doesn't matter with way it goes.
jea48
2,944 posts
 
If the plug is non polarized, it doesn't matter with way it goes
Did you read any of the links I provided?

Here is another Link. I posted this question to the late Robert Crump on May 19, 2005.....

rwwear
2,692 posts
 
I don't need to read them. If you think it sounds better one way then that's the way it should go. I bet you can't tell the difference.
inpepinnovations
134 posts
 
Rwwear, while it might not make a difference sound wise, it might make a difference 'hum' wise. If no hum present, then I agree, since AC does not have 'polarity' as DC does.
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