New 15 Amp Receptacle On 20 Amp Circuit
Pictures. Another thing is, a 15 amp receptacle is rated for 20 amp feedthrough, so that the portion of the circuit downstream from a receptacle can still deliver 20 amps. 15 amp circuits are generally used for lighting, or smoke detectors.
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I further assume that the 15 amp receptacle itself might fail if i pushed 20 amps through it. 15 and 20a receptacles are the same except for the shape of the plugs they accept. If you have a 15amp breaker and 15amp wiring, then changing the plug only should be safe.
The only issue would be if you plugged a 20a device in, it would trip your.
I further assume that the 15 amp receptacle itself might fail if i pushed 20 amps through it. Now the garage has a 15amp circuit but the treadmill needs a 20 amp one. I have a 120 volt, 30 amp circuit, and am replacing the ups plugged into that circuit with a lower wattage ups. And you have a 20 amp receptacle on a 15 amp circuit well they are going to look at the 20 amp receptacle and say well there is 20 amps i will plug into that.
