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Yet another odd plug
This one was manufactured recently. Marking states 20A 125V. Pictured here with a 20A Hubbell outlet for reference.
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Obviously wrong, since it would suggest the ground pin be on top...
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Obviously wrong, since it would suggest the ground pin be on top... i dont see an issue, canyou explain to me please
-Joe
“then we'll glue em' then screw em'”
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Interesting - a 20A plug that won't fit into a 20A outlet. It looks like it will only fit a 15/20A T-slot one.
/mike
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Obviously wrong, since it would suggest the ground pin be on top... i dont see an issue, canyou explain to me please Guess I was looking at it wrong...
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Interesting - a 20A plug that won't fit into a 20A outlet. It looks like it will only fit a 15/20A T-slot one.
/mike It looks like it will fit, but the manufacturer has definitely chintzed on what should have been the T-blade.  Above=senior moment. Duh. 
Last edited by Retired_Helper; 12/08/09 01:18 PM. Reason: Brain minus haze equals duh.
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The problem is that while it will plug in to a US standard 5-20R,
it will not plug into a Canadian standard 5-20R, which lacks the T slot,
nor will it plug into a 5-15R.
The Canadian outlets are configured for 15A only, or 20A only, and not dual purpose 15/20A.
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The problem is that while it will plug in to a US standard 5-20R,
it will not plug into a Canadian standard 5-20R, which lacks the T slot,
nor will it plug into a 5-15R.
The Canadian outlets are configured for 15A only, or 20A only, and not dual purpose 15/20A. Typical American me, I forgot about Canada. 
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Just to make correction on Canadian outlets our 5-20r is a dual purpose outlet you can use 15 amp plug or a 20 amp T-lock
also used in kitchens 20 amp GFI receptacle is allowed in stead of split receptacle cct. solves the problem of being too close to the sink 1.5 meters or 5 feet or less from the sink must be GFI protected
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