Is it safe to replace any generic wall receptacle in a contemporary US home with this 20amp version?
1359730
A 20 amp plug will work on 14awg and a 15amp breaker but will be a code violation. It also will not output 20 amps. To be compliant it would need 12awg and a 20amp breaker.
1359731
Most wall receptacles in homes (unless in a kitchen, bathroom or Dining Room) are 15 amp. It is fine to replace them with a 20-amp model such as this because the circuit is protected by a 15-amp circuit breaker (or fuse in older homes). The receptacle is able to withstand up to 20-amps of current but theoretically it would never get that high because the circuit breaker would trip at 15-amps. You wouldn't want to go vise versa and put a 15-amp receptacle on a 20-amp circuit but putting this 20-amp receptacle on a 15-amp circuit is safe.
1976725
Hello, we can change the standard American 2 pronged outlet to standard American 3 pronged outlet if you request it so it's not a problem.
1406540
Thank you for your response I ended up ordering a product from AST for $141.00 that will run off my 240VDC low voltage garage opening system no need for a separate 115V outlet as well. Note: If anyone has anything valuable in or garage you need to have an auto-lock system.
1139771
Thanks, Stan! Yeah, I've since checked w/ my local building dept. and it's definitely a no-no to run any AC power cord inside of a wall in any size, shape or form. Period. Will try adding a receptacle behind the TV because I loathe any kind of visible conduit, however discreet it might look. Hopefully, one of the two existing receptacles in the area are the last on a line. Otherwise, I think I'd have to bring an electrician into the picture. [Groan!]
1935599
As long as your wall plug is on a circuit capable of this, then this adapter won't be a problem.
814150
110vac (actually 120) only. Output is 10vdc at 100ma, so if you can find a substitute small wallwart, you'll be fine. You can just cut off the wiring from the supplied power supply and splice it into your new one. The connector to the driver is, of course, proprietary.
674386
I don't recall if the female is a 20amp receptacle or a 15amp. To answer the question yes you can run 20amp and 10 amp to make the 30amp. I think though that the female receptacles are only 15amp.
1686186
No. Aside from the plug � incompatibility, this thing draws a lot of current and a standard 110v/15A wall outlet will not work.
1193945
no this is a 12vdc unit. you will need a 120vac to12vdc@20amps power supply to work with a wall plug.
1401912
I personally would not swap it out. That outlet is there to protect you from being electrocuted. Usually wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms have them where most accidents happen. I would look elsewhere to install it.
1379683
I wouldn't risk it... in my experiences, plugging a charger with stronger wattage into something can cause rather unfortunate problems
1241056
Yes, as long as the output voltage of your wall unit matches the device you are plugging into!
2253604
As long as the amps are the same or greater on the surge protector you should have no problem.
1401917
That wouldn't be a good idea because you will be removing a built-in protection against electrocution/short circuits and I'm sure it's against the building code. I would find another outlet to replace.
319749
Yes the wall plug is for standard USA wall receptacles. Very good night light, has lasted 14 months and counting.
52634
Those are the old current ratings. Now, it is 120/240, and this is a 120 volt product (normal household current). It does call for its own 20 amp breaker protected circuit, but I did not install one. I ran it on the same circuit which has handled two bathrooms and their exhaust fans for 50+ years. I have had no problem with tripped breakers when using my heater function, exhaust function, light and other lights on that circuit simultaneously. If you go that route but start tripping the breaker on the circuit, you will have to run a new line with a dedicated breaker.
1355614
It can be done, with some rigging, but I don't recommend it. It is safer (and it's really not too difficult at all) to replace your old outlet. Look at the Leviton T5324-W 15 Amp 125 Volt receptacle - if you are a do-it-yourself person then you could the Leviton to replace your non-grounded receptacle. You may be able to find a video on YouTube showing you how to replace the receptacle. My recommendation would be to have an electrician replace the receptacle - a non-grounded receptacle implies to me some age on the house and if that is the case the electrician is definitely worth it - let the electrician install this unit with a new and grounded receptacle to be safe. I once had a house fire (not electrical in nature but from a gas water heater) and I can tell you the $100 to $200 for an electrician is the safest way to go ... I never ever ever want to have another house fire. Maybe you can find a nice friendly electrician from your church or place of work and they'll do it for little of nothing - replacing the receptacle and installing this surge protector should not take them more than 20 minutes at tops. Good luck Mary and happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.