10A outlet

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dlip

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I see a lot of WIFI outlets with USB for sale on Amazon that are only rated to 10 amps, some that are ETL/UL listed. 406.3(B) says "Receptacles and cord connectors shall be rated not less than 15 amperes". Do these not fall under that section? If they do, will UL list a device that doesn't meet the NEC?
 
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Are you talking about a recept. that replaces the old or one that plugs into an existing recept.
 
dlip said:
I see a lot of WIFI outlets with USB for sale on Amazon that are only rated to 10 amps, some that are ETL/UL listed. 406.3(B) says "Receptacles and cord connectors shall be rated not less than 15 amperes". Do these not fall under that section? If they do, will UL list a device that doesn't meet the NEC?
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The receptacle itself is rated 15 or even 20 amps, the contacts of the controlling component are likely only what is rated 10 amps.
 
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