wiring

03-12-2013, 02:40 PM	#1
papasicle Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1	wiring what will happen if I replace 15 amp receptacle with a 20 amp receptacle. The breaker on the circuit is a 20 amp

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03-12-2013, 02:48 PM	#2
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,024	wiring Nothing, but it is not required. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

03-12-2013, 03:02 PM	#3
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,313	wiring Why would you even want to?

03-12-2013, 03:09 PM	#4
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,035	wiring I doubt that you even have anything with a 20 amp cord cap. The 15 amp duplex is still good for 20 amp feed-through. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

03-12-2013, 07:16 PM	#5
stickboy1375 E2 Electrician     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 3,121	wiring Quote: Originally Posted by papasicle what will happen if I replace 15 amp receptacle with a 20 amp receptacle. The breaker on the circuit is a 20 amp You will waste your time and money. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-12-2013, 07:59 PM	#6
jlmran Member   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 958	wiring You will have a newly installed 20 amp receptacle.

03-12-2013, 08:01 PM	#7
jlmran Member   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 958	wiring Quote: Originally Posted by joecaption Why would you even want to? Maybe the 15 failed and he has a 20 on hand? Could be dozens of reasons.