can i use 15 amp receptacle on 20 amp circuit
A plug is an object located on one end of a power cord that connects an electrical device to a receptacle. Most household electrical receptacles have a 15-amp rating, but they connect to a 20-amp circuit. You can use a device that has a 15-amp plug with either a 15- or 20-amp receptacle.Standard 15-amp receptacles are suitable for typical household appliances, lamps and other accessories.eceptacles with a 20-amp rating look like 15-amp receptacles except they have an additional slot that allows you to insert a 20-amp plug into the receptacle.