What Is a 5 20P Plug

A NEMA 5-20P power cord plug features a blade formation with a circular ground, one horizontal prong, and one vertical prong. The female connector side is referred to as a “T-Slot”, which accepts both the 3-Prong 5-15P male plug as well as the 5-20P male plug. These cables are rated for 125V electrical systems.

What is a 5/15 P plug type?

5-15P is your standard household plug used for to connect small appliances such as TV’s, Microwaves, hairdryers, etc to a wall outlet. The NEMA 5-15P is compatible with a Nema 5-20R T-Slot outlet, which is commonly found in new home installations.

What is a straight blade plug used for?

Bryant Electric straight blade plugs, connectors and receptacles are used to terminate wiring for easy connection/disconnection. Made with impact- and chemical-resistant nylon housings, these devices accept copper wire and are available in a variety of blade styles and voltage/amperage ratings up to 30A.