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Some outlets have the 20A sideways part, but from a safety/code perspective that's irrelevant. Consider what happens when you plug two 10A devices into a power
by NavinF 2y ago
Some outlets have the 20A sideways part, but from a safety/code perspective that's irrelevant.
Consider what happens when you plug two 10A devices into a power strip. In the US there are no true 15A rated outlets. All outlets must handle 20A because the electrical code allows any outlet to be on a 20A breaker.
- Dylan16807 2y ago> Consider what happens when you plug two 10A devices into a power strip. I don't know about any argument that depends on such an action being safe. There's plenty of power strips I wouldn't trust with 20 amps.
- NavinF 2y agoThat's just how the US electrical code works. I assure you that every "15A" outlet on the wall can handle 20A. That's why products like this don't have a fuse: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Woods-2-ft-12-3-SJTW-Multi-Outlet-3-Outdoor-Extra-Heavy-Duty-Adapter-Extension-Cord-Orange-990824/301132652 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Woods-2-ft-12-3-SJTW-Multi-Outle...