210.21

[resistance]

Maybe I’m over thinking this. But if you have a 15A duplex receptacle with 20A feed through, can we technically load that receptacle over the maximum cord and plug connected max load of 12 amps--against T.210.21(B)2? *** I guess the question is: When they say 15A receptacle, are they technically saying it’s a 20A receptacle—seeing that the feed through qualifies it. Or should we base it on the rating (15A), and ignore the feed through (20A). Or do I need to go to sleep.

 

[iwire]

It is a 15 amp receptacle regardless of the feed thru rating.

 

[resistance]

It is a 15 amp receptacle regardless of the feed thru rating.

Thanks, that's what I figured. :thumbsup:
So i can stay up another hour

 

[resistance]

Ok, let me touch on something before my hour is up. If you have a 1500w heater that is cord and plug connected (Not fastened in place) to a 15A receptacle (with 20A feed through). Can we say that this is in violation of 210.21(B)2—seeing that max load permitted on 15A receptacle is 1440w? Seems obvious that it’s a branch circuit violation as it pertains to 210.23(A)1, if the circuit is 15 amps.

 

[iwire]

I think you will find that an appliance with a 15 amp plug and rated 1500 watts is also rated 125 volts.

1500/125=12

 

[resistance]

Bedtime!!!

 

[resistance]

It?s obvious I?m stuck on 120v.