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RoyB
Apr 24, 2017Explorer II
The 15AMP 120VAC receptacle should look like this...

The 20AMP 120VAC Receptacle should look like this

NOTE the difference is one side has a different position connection.. This allows you to plug in a 20AMP polarized male plug. You also can can plug in a 15AMP standard plug...
This is for the two different rated receptacles. Your 120VAC Power Distribution Panel has to have the correct size circuit breaker if you want to use the 20AMP Circuit at its full rated power...
Roy Ken

The 20AMP 120VAC Receptacle should look like this

NOTE the difference is one side has a different position connection.. This allows you to plug in a 20AMP polarized male plug. You also can can plug in a 15AMP standard plug...
This is for the two different rated receptacles. Your 120VAC Power Distribution Panel has to have the correct size circuit breaker if you want to use the 20AMP Circuit at its full rated power...
Roy Ken
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