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  • Nov 17, 2008, 09:30 PM
    dilln12
    Can you use a 15 amp receptacle on 20 amp breaker
    Can you use 15 amp outlet plug on a 20 amp breaker
  • Nov 17, 2008, 09:59 PM
    Washington1
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by dilln12 View Post
    can you use 15 amp outlet plug on a 20 amp breaker
    A receptacle with a 15 or 20 amp rating can be installed on a 20A circuit.

    If the receptacle is rated for 15amps only, then no.
  • Nov 18, 2008, 05:05 AM
    stanfortyman
    If it is a duplex receptacle then yes, you can install a 15A receptacle on a 20A circuit.
    A 15A simplex (single) receptacles cannot be on a 20A circuit.

    This does not apply to Canada.

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