"Chris Friesen" wrote in message
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RBM wrote:
The OP just said "an outlet", which on a dedicated 20 amp circuit needs
to be a 20 amp outlet.

Yes, but a standard household outlet is actually a *duplex* receptacle, so
it counts as two receptacles for the purpose of that rule. Thus, a single
15A duplex receptacle can be put on a 20A circuit.



I don't understand this debate. We're talking about a price difference of
what - two dollars, if that much?