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Black 8 ft power cord with C20 male and C19 female connectors

Cable Leader

Cable Leader PW121-1208 8 ft 12 AWG 20A 250V C20 to C19 power cord

SKU CH-NGAV-KEXMJ

Heavy-duty 12 AWG extension cord adds 8 ft of reach to C20-to-C19 power connections, rated 20 A / 250 V with UL and CSA certification

  • Extends reach for rack PDU or UPS connections
  • Heavy-duty 12 AWG copper supports 20A at 250V
  • SJT jacket rated 105C and 300V for durability
  • UL Listed and CSA certified with RoHS compliance
  • Available in multiple colours for rack colour-coding

Heavy-Duty 12 AWG Power Extension

The Cable Leader PW121-1208 is an 8 ft heavy-duty power extension cord built with 12 AWG copper conductors rated for 20A at 250V. It features a male IEC C20 plug and a female IEC C19 socket to extend existing connections between rack PDUs, UPS units, or power sources and equipment cords. The grounded three-conductor SJT jacket carries a 105C temperature rating and 300V cable rating for demanding environments.

Replacing Thinner Gauge Cords

This cord replaces lighter gauge cables when the load exceeds their ampacity limits. The supplier guidance states that 18 AWG handles up to 10A, 16 AWG up to 13A, and 14 AWG up to 15A for servers and PDUs. The jump to 12 AWG becomes necessary when equipment draws up to 20A, ensuring the cable itself does not become the bottleneck or a heat risk in high-draw rack installations.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous operation, the 12 AWG conductors and SJT jacket maintain their rated capacity without the voltage drop or insulation stress seen in undersized cords. The UL Listed and CSA certified construction (file E210037) confirms compliance with safety standards for prolonged 20A service at elevated temperatures. RoHS compliance further ensures the materials meet restricted substance requirements for professional deployments.

Highlights

  • Extends reach for rack PDU or UPS connections
  • Heavy-duty 12 AWG copper supports 20A at 250V
  • SJT jacket rated 105C and 300V for durability
  • UL Listed and CSA certified with RoHS compliance
  • Available in multiple colours for rack colour-coding

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What rack spacing does the 8 ft 12 AWG cord need for the C20 plug and C19 socket?

The C20 male plug fits standard rack PDUs or UPS inlets; the C19 female end accepts your existing C19 cord. Allow slack for the 8 ft length so the jacket does not bind.

How do you install the C20-to-C19 extension without creating a loose connection?

Insert the C20 plug fully into the PDU or UPS until it clicks; then seat your equipment's C19 plug into the female end until it locks. The step often missed is verifying both connectors are latched.

When should the SJT-jacketed 12 AWG cord be replaced?

Inspect the jacket and pins periodically; replace the cord if the SJT insulation shows cracking, the connectors feel loose, or the 20A / 250V rating label becomes illegible.

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