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Default 3 prong plug, can I use in 2 outlet?

On 12/2/2020 3:42 PM, Thomas wrote:
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:31:10 PM UTC-5, Wes wrote:
On 12/2/20 5:04 PM, Thomas wrote:
Bought a sous vide 800 watt cooker. Can I safely use in a 2 slot outlet?
15 amp service, older house, maybe from 1965 or so.

A 3-prong grounded GFCI outlet would be my requirement.

Thanks Wes. So no is the answer.


But, with the appropriate adapter, it would work. If there are other
high current appliances on the same circuit, the breaker will let you know.