Originally Posted By: MasterSolenoid
Originally Posted By: Linctex
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I would guess that if you had a 20 amp breaker and #12 wire to begin with, your photo would be prevented.
Or is there more to it ? ? ?
Possible:
Distance between breaker and outlet.
Age / condition of outlet.
most generic residential grade power receptacles sold in big-box stores are ONLY RATED 15A UL -
Gotta buy a COMMERCIAL GRADE receptacle UL RATED 20A to safely handle 20a w/20a breaker on a single outlet.
(they have one blade that looks like a 'cross' + ) like this
Originally Posted By: Linctex
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I would guess that if you had a 20 amp breaker and #12 wire to begin with, your photo would be prevented.
Or is there more to it ? ? ?
Possible:
Distance between breaker and outlet.
Age / condition of outlet.
most generic residential grade power receptacles sold in big-box stores are ONLY RATED 15A UL -
Gotta buy a COMMERCIAL GRADE receptacle UL RATED 20A to safely handle 20a w/20a breaker on a single outlet.
(they have one blade that looks like a 'cross' + ) like this