replying to Irreverent Maximus , Let's get it right! wrote:
nospam wrote:

"bud--" wrote in message
b.com...
I guess this device should be unlisted:
http://www.cesco.com/b2c/product/471640
It appears that it accepts both 15 and 20 amp plugs. I wonder why that
is?
I have shopped at many stores and have yet to see an appliance with a true
twenty amp plug. I am so confused...



Not unlisted! It's rated for 20-ampere service ... however .. you can't
interface any listed appliance that has a NEMA 5-15 plug, and the
appliance be considered protected unless the branch circuit protection is
no greater than 15-amperes.

The regulatory agencies that inspect these services really screwed up on
this little problem. It's not just a matter of swapping out circuit
breakers to correct the property ... as this fix would create a
nuisscannce tripping problem (because it wasn't done right to begin with).

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