Universal Cable vs Ripcord USB to 12V DC Power Cable for Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 Multi-effects: 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 USB to 12V DC Power Cable for Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 Multi-effects
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 73/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
USB cable with standard copper conductors, PVC or polyethylene insulation, metal connectors
Confidence
72%
PossiblePVC insulation degradation over time
PossiblePhthalates in PVC insulation
PossibleContact dermatitis from nickel in connectors
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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