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    Sep 6, 2007, 12:38 PM
    Safe use of outlet
    Is it Code safe to use a 15A, 250VAC outlet for a 10A Circuit Breaker?
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    Sep 6, 2007, 01:28 PM
    Yes. What you will accomplish is derate the circuit and outlet down ot 10 amp. Never any problem with that.

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