[Novalug] Nema 5-15 to 5-20 adapter

Nick Danger nick@hackermonkey.com
Wed May 30 09:44:32 EDT 2012


On 05/29/2012 09:56 PM, Jay Hart wrote:
> Does anyone have a spare Nema adapter, as shown below:
>
> http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=nema+5-15+to+5-20+adapter&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7476773018770454990&sa=X&ei=J3zFT-XFL4aE6AH7sLSqBg&ved=0CKQBEPMCMAE

What is shown in the picture is to make a 15amp plug take a device that 
is made for a 20amp plug. Im not sure that is such a great idea. 
Probably safer to change the out the outlet itself, and check to make 
sure its 12G wire and not 14G wire (thinner, not good for 20a circuits). 
Also cheaper as an outlet at home depot will run you all of $2.

Nick




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