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Outlet Question

Could not find category for outlets so I am asking here. What would be good outlets to change too? I had hospital grade from Home Depot 20 years ago but left them when I moved. Is there any good outlets for about $20 U.S. anyone can recommend? I don't want to go crazy but get something better than what is stock on homes built in the last 4 years. Any suggestions would be great!

romad
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ditusa
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@romad Wrote:

Is there any good outlets for about $20 U.S. anyone can recommend?

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Mike

@romad, Do not put a 20 amp plug on a 15amp circuit!

 

romad OP
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Does anyone know if I need 15 or 20 amp? I don't have dedicated line but it's only a dollar more for 20 amp. 

mlsstl
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Do not put a 20 amp outlet on a 15 amp circuit. 15 amp circuits have 15 amp breakers and 14 gauge wire. The 20 amp circuit has 12 gauge wire and 20 amp breakers.  It the current outlet is only 15 amps it should not be replaced with a 20 amp one. (You can tell the difference between 15 and 20 amp outlets as the 20 amp version has a perpendicular slot off each ground connection -- looks like a sideways "T".)

romad OP
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mlsstl, Thanks for letting me know about the amps to use.

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