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What Is a 20-Amp Receptacle (T-Slot)?

  • Writer: Jonathan Moreau
    Jonathan Moreau
  • Jan 6
  • 1 min read

Breaker BootCamp Study Guide


A 20-amp receptacle is identified by the T-shaped neutral slot.


It is designed for 20-amp plug configurations.





What It Does



It allows equipment that requires a 20-amp connection to plug into a properly rated circuit.


It does not increase circuit capacity.





Where It’s Used



  • Single receptacle on a 20-amp circuit

  • Equipment with 20-amp plugs






One Critical Rule



Device rating must match the circuit rating.

A 20-amp receptacle on a 15-amp circuit is incorrect.





Why Breaker BootCamp Teaches This



The Breaker BootCamp Study Guide teaches electricians to match devices to circuits correctly so the Breaker BootCamp course focuses on safe installs, clean inspections, and zero guesswork.





About Breaker BootCamp



Breaker BootCamp is an electrical training program and electrician boot camp designed to prepare beginners, helpers, and apprentices for real-world electrical work, job readiness, and long-term careers in the electrical trade.


 
 
 

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