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Originally Posted by CGabriel
We will make the cable any (reasonable) length that you want. Just understand that shorter length cables will usually have a lower level of performance compared to the standard 1.8m length. Also they aren't less expensive than the standard length. And they are much harder to sell once you want to upgrade.
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So, I had a relatively thick 10 gauge one meter power cord not being used in my system at present -- I tried installing it where currently I am using a 1.6 meter cable I intend to replace through an upgrade. Now that was an eye-opener! The shorter length precluded my ability to fit it between the wall outlet and the component I was seeking to power without subjecting both ends to severe strain.
The lesson I learned was, with "major league", heavy gauge power cords, a length of at least 1.5 meters is necessary and 1.75 meters is probably an ideal minimum for most installations.