time2roll wrote:
westend wrote:
I have NEMA 5-15 receptacles on our home's 20 amp circuits.
And that would not be right, according to code.
I have to disagree. Not sure about a dedicated circuit but a string of 15s is definitely allowed on a 20a circuit.
15 or 20 have the same ampacity. The 20 needs to be on a 20a circuit as it allows the 20a plug and implies 20 amps available.
You are right!
"210 allows a 15 amp receptacle on a 20 amp circuit where two or more receptacles are installed on that circuit, but if you use a single receptacle on a individual 20 amp branch circuit then the receptacle must be rated 20 amps (210.21(B)(1)"