Universal Cable vs Ripcord Power Cable for Tech 21 SanSamp GT2 Effects Pedal: which is safer?
Nomad Universal Cable is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Nomad
Universal Cable
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Braided nylon and metal connectors
Confidence
75%
PossibleNylon jacket degradation and microplastics
PossibleHeat-related polymer breakdown
Tech21
Ripcord Power Cable for Tech 21 SanSamp GT2 Effects Pedal
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
D 67/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Standard copper/PVC power cable
Confidence
78%
PossibleElectrical safety and insulation integrity
PossibleConnector corrosion and conductivity failure
ReportedMechanical damage from kinking or crushing
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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