Safety information about tamper-resistant electrical receptacles

The larger and smaller slots in an outlet and the prongs on the plug are designed to keep you safe as you handle your hairdryer, food processor,

The T slot allows it to take either of these plugs The 5–20R receptacle is used for 20 Amp branch circuits, that can deliver safely up to 20

take the bank slot These receptacles have spring-loaded shutters that close off the contact openings, or slots, of the receptacles

tales of krakow slot However, the 20A 5-20R receptacle will accept both a 5-15 plug and a 5-20 plug Those are the ones with the T slot Click to expand I