On Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:12:53 +0000, LRod
wrote:

"Rated" may be an unfortunate choice of words (especially when using
"for maximum current"). "Keyed" is more accurate.
...
All of the foregoing is thrown out the window if the only receptacle
on the circuit is a simplex receptacle--then the receptacle must match
the current capacity dictated by the wire/breaker.

Well, since - if there's only one receptacle on the circuit - the
"keying" of the device must match the current capacity (IOW, maximum
amperage) of the circuit, I'd tend to call that the "rated" capacity
of the receptacle.

But, have it your way, it's not worth arguing over..

Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA