I'm doing a two element 120V build on two separate 20A GFCI circuits. I'm struggling with finding 20A rated plugs and cord and having some difficulty understanding what NEC requires. Here are some questions:
1. The wall bathroom and kitchen GFCI sockets that are rated for 20A do not have the horizontal blade that one will find on 20A rated plugs. Do I need to use an adapter?
2. I thought about hacking up 12/3 heavy duty extension cords, but it appears none of them are rated for 20A. Is that because of the plug only?
3. I did find some 20A rated 12/3 SJOOW Jacket cord (for about $65/50 feet) if I can't use extension cord. Anyone know of cheaper sources? (I need about 25 feet)
4. It's confusing that 20A breakers are used on circuits with 15A sockets, but that's what I'm seeing in my house in some locations. Can anyone with a codebook or code knowledge shed some light on this? Seems wrong to me. Wiring is 12 guage, but I don't get the socket thing, unless the inspector missed the fact that the breaker was 20A and not 15A. In fact, the whole plug/socket thing for 20A is a bit confusing for me.
1. The wall bathroom and kitchen GFCI sockets that are rated for 20A do not have the horizontal blade that one will find on 20A rated plugs. Do I need to use an adapter?
2. I thought about hacking up 12/3 heavy duty extension cords, but it appears none of them are rated for 20A. Is that because of the plug only?
3. I did find some 20A rated 12/3 SJOOW Jacket cord (for about $65/50 feet) if I can't use extension cord. Anyone know of cheaper sources? (I need about 25 feet)
4. It's confusing that 20A breakers are used on circuits with 15A sockets, but that's what I'm seeing in my house in some locations. Can anyone with a codebook or code knowledge shed some light on this? Seems wrong to me. Wiring is 12 guage, but I don't get the socket thing, unless the inspector missed the fact that the breaker was 20A and not 15A. In fact, the whole plug/socket thing for 20A is a bit confusing for me.