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English: NEMA connectors

125 volt receptacles in common use in North America as of 2012

Grounding (Type B) devices to left of ruler:
  • NEMA 5-15R, for use on 15 or 20 ampere circuits, accepts 1-15P and 5-15P plugs
  • NEMA 5-20R, for use on 20 ampere circuits only, accepts 1-15P, 5-15P, and 5-20P plugs
Pre-1962 non-grounding (Type A) devices to right of ruler:
  • NEMA 1-15R, for use on 15 or 20 ampere circuits, accepts 1-15P plugs only
  • "Double T-slot", not manufactured since early 1960s, accepts 1-15P and the long-obsolete 2-15P
(These last two for use only in existing circuits where no grounding conductor is available)
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  • 2012-01-15 16:37 Yak99 3456×2309 (1799521 bytes) <b>125 volt receptacles in common use in North America as of 2012</b> Grounding (Type B) devices to left of ruler: -NEMA 5-15R, for use on 15 or 20 ampere circuits, accepts 1-15P and 5-15P plugs -NEMA 5-20R, for use on 20 ampere circuits only, accepts 1-1
  • 2012-01-15 16:41 Yak99 3456×2309 (1799521 bytes) <b>125 volt receptacles in common use in North America as of 2012</b> Grounding (Type B) devices to left of ruler: -NEMA 5-15R, for use on 15 or 20 ampere circuits, accepts 1-15P and 5-15P plugs -NEMA 5-20R, for use on 20 ampere circuits only, accepts 1

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