"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
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"Chris Friesen" wrote in message
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RBM wrote:
Yes, as long as it's a 20 amp GFCI outlet

Doesn't need to be 20A (according to the NEC, not sure about the CEC). As
long as you have at least two receptacles you can use 15A receptacles,
and a standard duplex outlet qualifies as two.

As for GFCI, that may depend on the area. It's certainly not required
around here.

Chris




The OP just said "an outlet", which on a dedicated 20 amp circuit needs to
be a 20 amp outlet. If it's in an unfinished basement storage area, it
needs to be gfci protected




Finished or unfinished, it's probably a good idea. Actually, finished
basements attract floods the way trailer parks attract tornadoes. I think
it's an adjunct of Murphy's Law or something. So, if you might want to use a
shop vac to scoop up the water, a GFCI is a pretty good idea.