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The outlets with two horizontal blades above the D-shaped ground pin are 
normally used for light-weight 230/240 volt applications.  My Craftsman 12" 
table saw (240 VAC motor) came from the factory with such a plug on its line 
cord.  So did my PP-1104/G.

In a message dated 1/6/2011 9:17:48 PM Central Standard Time, 
joldenburg2 at new.rr.com writes: 
> There is an exception note in the NEC which allows for the useage of the 
> standard 15-amp receptical's on a 20 amp general use circuit. 
> 
> The 20-amp receptical is available both duplex and single. It is 
> recognisable as the left blade of the receptical is actualy in the shape of a "T" on 
> it's side. This allows the insertion of both a normal 15 amp plug or a 20 
> amp one in which the left blade is horizontal.
> 
> The 30 amp 125-volt. plugs and outlets have two hortzontal blades above 
> the standard round ground.
> 
> Jon AB9AH
> 
> ---- WA5CAB at cs.com wrote: 
> There are actually two different rating 2W+G duplex outlets available 
> (plus 
> a third one rated 30 AMP/125 VAC but it only has one socket).  The 
> standard 
> duty duplex one is now rated 15 AMP/125 VAC (the actual marked voltage 
> depends upon what year the outlet was made).  There is also a heavy duty 
> outlet 
> that's rated 20 AMP/125 VAC.  --
> 

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