Cable Leader 8ft IEC C14 to C13 Heavy Duty Power Extension Cord 14 AWG 15A 250V Blue

8 ft C14-to-C13 extension for rack power

This 8 ft heavy-duty extension cord adds reach between a rack PDU, UPS or server power inlet and your existing C13 cord. The male C14 plug connects to the power source while the female C13 socket accepts the equipment cable, eliminating the need for an adapter. The blue SJT jacket helps identify circuits at a glance in dense rack environments. It is built for new server, switch and AV gear deployments.

Practical limits of the C14/C13 interface

The IEC 60320 C14/C13 connection is rated for 15 A at 250 V, so the cord must not be used on circuits that exceed this current. The 14 AWG copper conductors and SJT insulation are rated 105 °C and 300 V, which supports continuous server and data-centre loads within the connector rating. UL Listing and CSA certification (file E210037) confirm compliance for rack-mounted IT equipment. Builders who need 20 A circuits must select 12 AWG cable instead.

14 AWG gauge decides suitability for 15 A loads

The single specification that determines whether this cord fits the application is the 14 AWG conductor size, rated for up to 15 A. Lighter 16 AWG or 18 AWG cords are limited to 13 A and 10 A respectively and would be undersized for full-rated C14/C13 server loads. If the connected equipment draws 15 A continuously, this gauge is the minimum required; lower gauges would overheat and violate the connector rating.