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Upgraded AC outlets

I would like to replace my stock AC outlet and would like your comments on your preferences.. PS Audio Power Port, Hubble, etc. Also, what wire guage is code for a 20 amp outlet? My room was wired with 10ga but they only installed a 15 amp outlet and a 15 amp breaker. BTW, I am comming up on my 100th thread and have enjoyed being here!
blueswan
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lak
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Hubbell 8300 cryogenically treated or Wattgate 381. Pull your 15 amp outlet and breaker and replace them with 20 amp. Usually #12 wire is code (for 20 amp) but many of use use #10.
alexanderj
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20 amp outlet requires a 20 amp breaker and a minimum wire size of 12 gage. Your 10 gage is larger than the required 12 gage.
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czbbcl
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I would recommend PS Audio Power Ports and 10 gage romex. Code depending on the area you live in is typically 12 gage for 20 amp circuits and 10 gage for 30 amp circuits.

Chuck
natalie
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Spec Grade Pass & Seymour.
tireguy
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I like my Jena labs outlets, but that's my opinion- try a search on this subject or better yet get in on the Albertporter group buy on cryo treated hubbels(which is essentially what a Jena outlet is).
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