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Old 4th Jun 2019, 6:23 pm   #122
usradcoll1
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Location: Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, USA.
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Default Re: Any other plug collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by Lancs Lad View Post
That seems - and looks- a bit hit and miss.

Very untidy, too.
The receptacle shown is a NEMA type 5-20R, of course the US version doesn't use the earth terminal. The neutral slot is "T" shaped to accommodate either the 15 amp or the 20 amp plug. The 20 amp plug has the neutral prong perpendicular to the live.
BTW, a circuit breaker provided for overcurrent protection is only good for 80% continuous load.
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