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    Feb 5, 2011, 02:13 PM
    What size plug in when changing the plug in on a vacuum cleaner
    Am changing the end that plugs into the wall and wonder if a 15 amp 125 volt is sufficient
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    Feb 5, 2011, 02:36 PM

    Check the houing near the motor for a label, how many apms does it draw? Most are 12 amps or less so this should be fine. Where do you live that you see 125 volts?
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    Feb 5, 2011, 04:31 PM
    I will asssume this is a standard house type vac. 15AMP is plenty. Make sure to follow the color coding of the wires. Black to dark or smaller blade, white to the silver, larger blade.
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    Feb 5, 2011, 04:39 PM
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    Bob. I went and looked at my compressor plug after you asked about 125V. Plug is marked Leviton 5-15 15AMP 125 Volt
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    Feb 6, 2011, 10:32 AM

    OK so plug rating not the actual power
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    Feb 6, 2011, 12:54 PM
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    I guess not, I looked at another "aftermarket" replacement and it too was 125V.
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