Hubbell twist-lock connectors

From: Christopher Smith <csmith_at_amdocs.com>
Date: Tue Feb 12 15:17:50 2002

> -----Original Message-----
> From: r. 'bear' stricklin [mailto:red_at_bears.org]

> Wait a minute, isn't the only physical difference between
> NEMA 5-15 (110V,
> 15A) and 5-20 (110V, 20A) that one pin is rotated 90 degrees? In this
> case, since residential electrical code would mandate wiring
> capable of
> delivering 20A service on a circuit protected by a 20A
> breaker, wouldn't
> you say that the principle reason for NEMA 5-20 existing be to prevent
> user error more than anything else?

Who's to say that all wiring is done in a manner compliant with
residential electric code? ;)

It's better to be safe, especially where electricity is concerned.

Chris



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