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Doug Miller
 
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Default Few very basic Electrical questions

In article , "Colbyt" wrote:

4. 20 amp circuits by code require 20 amp devices. There really is no
defined limit to the number of devices. The 15 amp ones will most likely
work fine and be safe but they are not "to code".


Incorrect.

The NEC explicitly permits the use of 15A receptacles on a 20A circuit. See
Article 210.21(B)(3).

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