30 amp to 15/20 amp adapters
I have seen many "dogbone" adapters that will plug into a 30 amp outlet allowing you to plug in any 110 cord or appliance. My concern is the circuit is rated for 30 amps. Unless you have a dead shor...
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dougrainer wrote:
OK, IF a 15 amp outlet can handle 20 amps, the WHY DOES IT NOT STATE 20 AMPS? Doug
Because the plugs are different
THis is a 15 amp ||
This is a 20 |--
the outlet construction may be a bit different as well. 15 often has a hole in the back you can poke a 14GA wire into. a 12 should not fit
20 amps only have SCREWS you bend a wire around and clamp it down
I never poke the hole. I always use the screw.
How to tell if an outlet is a 15/20 type?
The NEUTRAL slot is "T" shaped on the 15/20 since the 20 amp Neutral is rotated 90 Degrees.
