Bob
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I have one case in my home where an outlet got quiet warm while charging the Leaf. I replaced the outlet and never had a problem since.
Bob
Bob
jlatl said:As for the concern that someone could try to use a 20A plug the only danger would be if someone only put in wiring for 15A and then put in a 20A breaker. If the correct size breaker is in place it would just trip and disappoint the user.
On the other hand, even finding anything with a 20A plug is pretty rare.
However, it is a violation of the NEC unless that 20A receptacle is the only outlet on the circuit.Nubo said:No, there's danger in putting a 20A outlet on a 15A protected circuit.
wwhitney said:However, it is a violation of the NEC unless that 20A receptacle is the only outlet on the circuit.Nubo said:No, there's danger in putting a 20A outlet on a 15A protected circuit.
Cheers, Wayne
Sorry, misread your original comment, I thought you said "No, there's no danger . . ."Nubo said:Not sure how "however" applies to my comment?wwhitney said:However, it is a violation of the NEC unless that 20A receptacle is the only outlet on the circuit.Nubo said:No, there's danger in putting a 20A outlet on a 15A protected circuit.
wwhitney said:Sorry, misread your original comment, I thought you said "No, there's no danger . . ."Nubo said:Not sure how "however" applies to my comment?wwhitney said:However, it is a violation of the NEC unless that 20A receptacle is the only outlet on the circuit.
Anyway, the NEC does allow a single 20A receptacle on a dedicated 15A circuit, and there's no danger in doing that. The 15A breaker will protect the 20A receptacle, and if the user overloads the circuit, that's their problem. It's no different that any standard multi-receptacle branch circuit, which can easily be overloaded by plugging in multiple large loads.
Cheers, Wayne
210.21(B)(3) applies to branch circuits with two or more receptacles or outlets. 210.21(B)(1) says:QueenBee said:Could you provide a reference? Why would NEC allow a 20 amp receptacle on a 15 amp circuit? Table 210.21(B)(3) says 15 amp circuit requires 15 amp receptacle.
Cheers, Wayne2011 NEC 210.21(B)(1) said:Single Receptacle on an Individual Branch Circuit. A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit.
Still a bad idea.wwhitney said:210.21(B)(3) applies to branch circuits with two or more receptacles or outlets. 210.21(B)(1) says:QueenBee said:Could you provide a reference? Why would NEC allow a 20 amp receptacle on a 15 amp circuit? Table 210.21(B)(3) says 15 amp circuit requires 15 amp receptacle.
Cheers, Wayne2011 NEC 210.21(B)(1) said:Single Receptacle on an Individual Branch Circuit. A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit.
wwhitney said:210.21(B)(3) applies to branch circuits with two or more receptacles or outlets. 210.21(B)(1) says:QueenBee said:Could you provide a reference? Why would NEC allow a 20 amp receptacle on a 15 amp circuit? Table 210.21(B)(3) says 15 amp circuit requires 15 amp receptacle.
Cheers, Wayne2011 NEC 210.21(B)(1) said:Single Receptacle on an Individual Branch Circuit. A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit.
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