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I agree, Paul. I'm sure that the insides are the same as a standard 5320 grounding receptacle with a different face. The original ones were centered for sure. Well, not quite. The 5320 uses less expensive contact assemblies that do not accept t-blades on either side. This animal is likely closer in construction to the commercial receptacles where they do have what they call triple-wipe contacts for t-blades. I'm not sure about the hot side, but on the neutral side the commercial 15 and 20 amp devices both have a triple-wipe contact to simply planning, fabrication, stocking and assembly.
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Yep. Now that you brought that to my attention, the 5320 wouldn't have accommodations for both types of blades. I was thinking that only the vertical slots are active and the others are for show, to "match" others in an historic home for example.
Now that I think about it, that probably wouldn't make sense. Still, there's little doubt that Leviton is designing these things to use as many components from their mainstream devices as possible. I just can't imagine who would be using them and I can't imagine that Leviton is making much money by still producing them either.
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...Still, there's little doubt that Leviton is designing these things to use as many components from their mainstream devices as possible. I just can't imagine who would be using them and I can't imagine that Leviton is making much money by still producing them either. I'm a bit out of touch these days, but the big L used to have a very successful export business to Central and South America. Perhaps there is some use there. The position of the blade slots suggest that this device's cover is a mold changeover from the cover for the 223 (the polarized non-grounded replacement receptacle).
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I did a little digging. the 5000-I is not listed by UL according to Leviton paper catalog (I am old fashion) It is for replacement purposes only. (NEC 406.3). Can it still be used? I know the answer but Im board so I will stir the pot to see what comes to the top.  This is a good little research project. Can it or can it not be used in the US? Please submit your reference with your answer. In other words, do not guess at it, guessing on the job can get someone hurt.
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Easy answer: anything can "legally" be used in the US... with AHJ permission!
Despite popular opinion, there is no law requiring UL listings in the US. Per NEC, any listing agency recognized by the AHJ is acceptable to meet that requirement. CE, CSA, MIL, etc, are often OK, especially if there is no UL-listed substitute for the application. Is this listed by anyone else? In the end, it all comes down to what the AHJ will allow.
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