[Elecraft] Error in your comments Charlie

[Charlie T]

Holy Frijoles!!

I did NOT know that.

 

I DID know you can use 20A/120V * outlets on 15 Amp circuits, but I hadn't
heard about the breaker spec down-grade as well.

 

I recently changed out all my kitchen outlets to the 20A * type mainly just
to get a heavier duty outlet.   The code called for two separate 20A/12ga
circuits in any kitchen which is what I used when I wired the house in 1974.
The socket we use for a typical coffee maker recently felt too warm after
brewing a pot, so after 40+ years, I felt it was time for a new socket
anyway, so why not go with the heavier ones.  Of course, I may be fooling
myself as the size of the actual brass used in them MAY be the same as the
regular 15A outlets.

 

73, Charlie k3ICH

 

*In 20A/120V outlets, the neutral side (white wire terminal) can accept
either the normal 15A parallel blade plug, or the 20A version where the
neutral blade is perpendicular to the hot (black) blade. 

 

 


Subject: Error in your comments Charlie

 

Charlie you should check the latest and greatest NEC code book. 20A on #14
is OK on certain types of #14

 

Yes I don't agree with it but that is the new book.

 

John k9uwa

 

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