Steve Eddy
Member of the Trade: The Audio Guild
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It has been discovered that Audio-gd mains power cords, both "stock" and custom, are improperly wired.
The cords are wired such that they tie AC mains HOT to IEC neutral. This is a violation against code and presents an increased risk of shock, fire and/or equipment damage.
As an example, for safety purposes, the power switches and mains fuses in electrical equipment are required to be on the hot lead. Using these cords places such switches and fuses on the neutral lead, leaving the hot lead un-switched and un-fused.
Bottom line: These cords should not be used for powering equipment. Please replace them with properly wired power cords.
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