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01-03-2009, 07:12 PM
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20 amp plug
I'm installing a whirlpool tub on a dedicated 20 amp GFI circuit. I went to hardware expecting to buy a regular 2 plug outlet but I found a round single plug 20 amp 125 volt plug. It will take a normal plug but has an extra slot running perpendicular to one of the slots. Should I use this plug?
The one I was going to buy was 2 plug 15 amp |
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01-03-2009, 07:22 PM
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20 amp plug
I probably would use a 20 double ( duplex) outlet. My thoughts are just in case you have to get under it to work on it that way you have a way of plugging in a light while keeping power to it for troubleshooting if needed.
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01-03-2009, 07:24 PM
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20 amp plug
What you describe is correct for a 120V/20A receptacle. It is also available in a duplex. But you MUST use a 20A receptacle. If it does not have the perpendicular(horizontal) slot, it is not a 20A receptacle and should not be used in a 20A circuit.
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01-03-2009, 08:15 PM
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01-03-2009, 08:28 PM
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01-03-2009, 09:04 PM
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I think Bill is referring to a single receptacle.
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01-03-2009, 10:04 PM
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