Be sure to check the cable's temperature...
I got a couple of these power cords for use on some PCs. These machines had sat further away from their UPSs than the power cords provided by the manufacturer would stretch, so I figured I'd buy a few of these and not have to move the UPSs closer to the computers. I was totally stoked! I used them on two PCs and luckily I was rummaging around behind the computers and brushed up against the power cord. That sucker was HOT...as in burn your skin hot. They were limp and smelled like melting plastic. And it's not like those machines are power hogs. I immediately shut down the boxes and moved my UPSs closer and swapped out the cords for the ones included by the manufacturer. I didn't feel safe leaving this product plugged into my computer and I certainly didn't want to deal with the fire hazard it represents. I should've known: Resistance in a wire gets higher the longer the wire, and since resistance produces heat... I really needed a thicker gauge power cord for it to run cool. Perhaps...
Dangerous Overheating Power Cord
I used this power cord with an HD projector for several hours before discovering it got HOT (not warm - HOT) during use - VERY dangerous! I suppose my projector could have been drawing too much power through it or something, but regardless - it shouldn't overheat like that! Unplugged, boxed up and returned immediately. Very disappointed with this product.
Do not buy!!!
I bought this power cord for my mid 2010 27in iMac. Apple power cord was too short, and this one gives me those extra feet. just plug and your ready to go. Update; power cord worked well until it started to smoke and nearly caused a fire. Do not , I repeat do not buy this cord it is unsafe and should be pulled from amazon.
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