Do you re-use the power (supply) cable?

[bep1995]

Only one of the images loads but here's what we use. Only the finest commie tech, and the small one is European, think they use them for small appliances there.

Since there's no ground it can be plugged in two ways so in the PSU side you don't know which of the contacts in the coupler becomes live, thus if you short any pin to the ground there's a chance the PSU, case and everything becomes live and shocks you.

Sorry if you can't see the pictures, I will attached them.
The power cables for psu's are always earthed, at least in Europe as you can see in the pictures it doesn't matter the orientation.
The side of the cable that connected to the psu is the same worldwide (I think) like the first pic. You can't plugged in upside down.
The right cable in your picture if for psu or something else ??
The left (the small one) as you said is for lower power consumption devices and it's not earthed, but still doesn't matter the orientation.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Little confuse with what happened to the cable for the power supply you're using
No real reason I can think of to use a power cable from a totally different device on a new one.
So I have to say hell no to your nearly two year old question,

 

[bep1995]

Hi,
Little confuse with what happened to the cable for the power supply you're using
No real reason I can think of to use a power cable from a totally different device on a new one.
So I have to say hell no to your nearly two year old question,

My original cable is fine, and no, I don't want to use a power cable from a different device, although this is fine if the cable from another device it's the same type (IEC 60320 C13), not many home devices use this type of power cable, except psu and monitors I can't think something else that use this cable. My question is the matting cycles.

 

[Shrek]

Makes a big difference if you connect/disconnect live or not; live tends to be accompanied by sparks. I have never yet worn out a mains cable, and if you do, just use a spare.

There are a lot more things to worry about wearing out.

 

[bep1995]

Makes a big difference if you connect/disconnect live or not; live tends to be accompanied by sparks. I have never yet worn out a mains cable, and if you do, just use a spare.

There are a lot more things to worry about wearing out.

I always turn of the psu by pressing the power button, then I disconnect the cable from the wall or power strip (or just turn of the power strip) and then I disconnect the other end of the cable from the psu side.
And when I connect the cable I do the same but with reverse order.
I think this is the right way to do that.

 

[Shrek]

Then I would posit that the switch will wear out long before the cable.

 

[bep1995]

Then I would posit that the switch will wear out long before the cable.

I don't do that every time or every day I turned of my pc. I do that when I want to modify the inside of the pc e.g. cable management or when I installed a new component or just when I cleaning the pc.
I'm not that crazy !!!!

 

[caroline!]

My original cable is fine, and no, I don't want to use a power cable from a different device, although this is fine if the cable from another device it's the same type (IEC 60320 C13), not many home devices use this type of power cable, except psu and monitors I can't think something else that use this cable. My question is the matting cycles.

Mating cycles would be too much to count.
For reference I have a step-up transformer thing I built -mainly- for my pedestal fan (though it can be used for anything as long as I don't exceed 500W), I used an old ATX power supply housing and kept the original inlet.
I've been unplugging the cable multiple times on a daily basis for well over a year now and it's still fine, I've built it this way so I don't unplug the cable from the wall as the socket is partially covered by my bed.

Ah, the things you can do with just a dremel and zipties.

 

[bep1995]

Thanks for the info !! That's good to know !!
I don't have a dremel but zipties are indeed so useful for many things !!

 

[ThrashZone]

My original cable is fine, and no, I don't want to use a power cable from a different device, although this is fine if the cable from another device it's the same type (IEC 60320 C13), not many home devices use this type of power cable, except psu and monitors I can't think something else that use this cable. My question is the matting cycles.

Hi,
Then you're off the op's topic then as far as I can tell.
He's talking about using a different cable off a switch "what ever that is" to a psu.

 

[bep1995]

Sorry, I think I misunderstood the topic, maybe because of the title..... ??

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Yes the title is misleading.

 

[LFaWolf]

Hi,
Yes the title is misleading.

The title is not misleading, although I understand not everyone is a native English speaker. It is a power supply cable, in singular term. It means the cable that plus into the AC outlet, and the power supply. Simple as that.

 

[caroline!]

Thanks for the info !! That's good to know !!
I don't have a dremel but zipties are indeed so useful for many things !!

I have a need for it so it was an investment, I've got the 3000 around 5 years ago with a bunch of different accessories.

 

[thewan]

For most people, the electricity wiring in their walls in their houses are way older than any power cable. Sure they might be more "protected" by being hidden inside walls, but in the end they are the same copper wires with the same shielding, just thicker. If they can last forever in your walls, which most of them do, so can your PSU cables. Unless you bought some really suspect cable special which you shouldn't use at all in the first place. Just like how you shouldn't cheap out on your PSU, don't cheap out on the cable if you ever need a replacement.

 

[Shrek]

I think the concern is the contact and not the copper; many power supplies don't have an on/off switch and one can hear the spark when they are plugged in (as the primary capacitors charge).

 

[MicroUnC]

Probably using mine for 20 years

 

[electrowind]

For most people, the electricity wiring in their walls in their houses are way older than any power cable. Sure they might be more "protected" by being hidden inside walls, but in the end they are the same copper wires with the same shielding, just thicker. If they can last forever in your walls, which most of them do, so can your PSU cables. Unless you bought some really suspect cable special which you shouldn't use at all in the first place. Just like how you shouldn't cheap out on your PSU, don't cheap out on the cable if you ever need a replacement.

While it is true that the copper wiring used in electrical wiring for homes is generally thicker and more protected than the wiring used in power cables for electronics, there are still several reasons why power cables can wear out and need to be replaced.

Firstly, power cables can become damaged from physical wear and tear. Over time, the cables can be bent, twisted, or stretched, which can cause the wires inside to fray and break. This can result in intermittent power supply or complete failure of the cable.

Secondly, environmental factors can also contribute to the degradation of power cables. Exposure to extreme heat or cold, moisture, and sunlight can cause the outer insulation of the cable to crack and deteriorate, which can expose the wires inside and make them more susceptible to damage.

Lastly, it's worth noting that not all power cables are created equal. Cheaper cables may use lower-quality materials or have inferior insulation, which can make them more prone to wear and tear and more likely to fail prematurely.

Therefore, while it's true that power cables can last a long time, it's still a good idea to periodically inspect them for signs of wear and tear, and to replace them if necessary. Additionally, when purchasing a replacement cable, it's important to choose a high-quality, reputable brand to ensure that you're getting a cable that will be reliable and long-lasting.