C CiceroG New member Mar 7, 2006 #1 If the branch circuit is rated for 20amps do you have to use a 20amp rated device or can you use a 15amp rated device?
If the branch circuit is rated for 20amps do you have to use a 20amp rated device or can you use a 15amp rated device?
electricman2 Senior Member Location North Carolina Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Mar 7, 2006 #2 If this is a single receptacle on an individual circuit it must be 20A. If 2 or more receptacles then 15A is OK.
If this is a single receptacle on an individual circuit it must be 20A. If 2 or more receptacles then 15A is OK.