Ciccio80 macrumors newbie Original poster Sep 3, 2020 #1 Hi guys, anyone was able to find a longer power cable for recents iMac? I couldn't find any on Amazon / Ebay The 1.8 meter default power cable is way short for my desk. Thanks, Marco
Hi guys, anyone was able to find a longer power cable for recents iMac? I couldn't find any on Amazon / Ebay The 1.8 meter default power cable is way short for my desk. Thanks, Marco
PBG4 Dude macrumors 603 Sep 3, 2020 #2 Maybe get a surge suppressor and use that as an extension chord? Reactions: pldelisle and MSastre
pldelisle macrumors 68020 Sep 3, 2020 #3 PBG4 Dude said: Maybe get a surge suppressor and use that as an extension chord? Click to expand... Best solution indeed.
PBG4 Dude said: Maybe get a surge suppressor and use that as an extension chord? Click to expand... Best solution indeed.
PBG4 Dude macrumors 603 Sep 3, 2020 #4 pldelisle said: Best solution indeed. Click to expand... I found one at Lowes with a 15 foot cable for just over $20 last weekend.
pldelisle said: Best solution indeed. Click to expand... I found one at Lowes with a 15 foot cable for just over $20 last weekend.
mj_ macrumors 68000 Sep 3, 2020 #5 The iMac uses the standard three-prong rubber connector that pretty much ever single desktop computer with regular AT or ATX power supply uses. Thus, you can use pretty much every compatible third-party power cable.
The iMac uses the standard three-prong rubber connector that pretty much ever single desktop computer with regular AT or ATX power supply uses. Thus, you can use pretty much every compatible third-party power cable.
CWallace macrumors G5 Sep 3, 2020 #6 As noted, any cable with a male NEMA 5-15 (US three-prong wall plug) and female C13 IEC (the iMac end) connector will work. Amazon's house model is offered in multiple lengths (up to 25 feet): https://www.amazon.com/C2G-29925-Universal-Power-Cord/dp/B0017RAJFG/ref=sr_1_1?c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Audio+&+Video+Power+Cables&qid=1599151962&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin:3606203011&s=aht&sr=1-1&ts_id=597260 As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
As noted, any cable with a male NEMA 5-15 (US three-prong wall plug) and female C13 IEC (the iMac end) connector will work. Amazon's house model is offered in multiple lengths (up to 25 feet): https://www.amazon.com/C2G-29925-Universal-Power-Cord/dp/B0017RAJFG/ref=sr_1_1?c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Audio+&+Video+Power+Cables&qid=1599151962&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin:3606203011&s=aht&sr=1-1&ts_id=597260