MarineScott
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Is there a difference in brands for 20 amp outlet/receptacles ? These will be installed in my garage, and yes I know I will need at least one GFCI per circuit.
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sparky 1971
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The big names are probably about equal but they all have different grades: residential, spec, hospital, etc. For a home shop, residential would probably be fine, but spec (commercial) grade is better. I use P&S Legrand because that's what is easiest for me to get. And you don't need 20 amp devices, 15 amp duplex devices on a 20 amp circuit is fine the guts are the same.
Chuckster in NJ
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Keep in mind the receptacles must be "child proof"…..…. Even in a residential garage.
mike93lx
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The labeling is Tamper Resistant (TR) and the high quality receptacles are much better than the cheap ones.
Notgrownup
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I like to stick with well known brands like Eaton or such.
Chuckster in NJ
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Let’s not forget "outdoor" receptacles (AKA: Weather Resistant) that have a WP label on them……. They also come in TR/WRratings. GFI receptacles that are installed outdoors must be WR.
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dave*99
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Perhaps you mean WR (weather resistant)
theoldwizard1
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Are "old fashion" (non-GFCI, non-AFCI, non-TR) allowed ANYWHERE in a residence ?
Chuckster in NJ
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Sadly, not anymore………. Gone are the good ole days!
I still have about 200 white Decora receptacles stashed away just in case I will need them for replacement.
reader2580
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I bought Leviton TR receptacles that were about $1.30 at Home Depot in 2014. They said they were made in the USA, and they work great. I replaced every receptacle in my house since most were worn out. I have only had issues inserting plugs a handful of times since then.
theoldwizard1
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Shocking ! Still $1.50 !! Decors are $2.65.
reader2580
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The point of my post was that paying a bit more for tamper proof receptacles gets you better receptacles. These were most definitely not the cheapest TR receptacles available in 2014. A cheap homebuilder could have saved $25 to $50 on a by using the cheapest TR receptacles.
A bit off topic, but my brother built a day care in his basement just before TR receptacles became mandatory. He used them anyhow as otherwise every receptacle had to have a child resistant plug in it. It would have been a pain to constantly be removing and inserting the plugs.