I agree that the 15 amp spec grade receptacle, tamper resistant where required, is your best choice throughout your home. A 15 amp duplex receptacle is not restricted to a 15 amp circuit and is permitted on a 20 amp circuit with 12 gauge wire and is commonly done. Most homes don't have any 20 amp duplex receptacles and if there are any, it's optional. The 20 amp receptacle is designed to accommodate a 20 amp plug which has the neutral blade in a horizontal orientation. This is extremely rare and when used they're primarily for fixed installations and/or dedicated circuits. Dedicated circuits require a single (one socket) receptacle. 15 amp receptacles are rated for 20 amp pass through and the spec grade version is identical internally to a spec grade 20 amp receptacle.

bro lost me at saying use 14ga for outlets. maybe if its a single and not duplex and its the only outlet on the circuit.

Just fyi: "SPEC GRADE" doesn't mean "commercial". It means the device is built to comply with federal specifications of the GSA. Also: You could add ground isolating receptacles and hospital grade devices. Do yourself a favor and do not use cheap receptacles. They don't last and can be a fire hazard when they wear out.

most new homes use 20-amp circuits for outlets, but you don't have to use 20-amp outlets they are a bit heavier duty but really are only necessary if you have some high-power drawing device with a 20-amp plug. as long as there is more than one single outlet on a circuit, they can all be 15-amp receptacles since normally the devices are 13 amps or less that use 15 amp plugs and the 15 amps outlets are rated for 20 amp pass through.

yes but the commercial grade outlets being bigger may be more difficult to fit into the existing boxes especially if you have solid wire. You may have to change the box , right?

I only use commercial grade outlets and number 12, mc cable. In my opinion, romex should be illegal. I also check NEC code, when in doubt.

TR = “Totally Ruined” or “Terrible Receptacle”

The 20amp Weather rated outlet you are displaying has a 300 series stainless steel backstrap and internal hardware. It is not 'Plated' steel.

I have an older home(1965ish) some renovations about 30 years ago. All of my outlets are the 15 amp style however almost all of the circuit breakers in my electrical box say 20 on them except for the water heater it says 30 on it. Is this a problem should all my circuit breakers be 15 amps???

Put 20 amp commercial grade ones in your own home. You'll never have to change them again.

The holes in the back of the 15A residential outlets are not for "backwiring". They are actually

Great video. Thank you. Went to Lowes to grab a few replacement outlets.... didn't expect to find so many types! Didn't know what I was looking at .

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