electric_plugs_notation
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Electric plug notations
from https://www.americord.com/blog/what-is-the-nema-5-15-connector-how-does-it-work/
also see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEMA_connector with much more info
NEMA = National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Types of NEMA connectors
- Locking. Have curved blades, turn plug after inserting to lock it
- Grounded or ungrounded
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 6-20
- 5 is 125volts, 6 is 250 volts, both grounded. 1 means 125volts, ungrounded
- 15 or 20 is amperage rating, 15 amps or 20 amps
- 5-15P is a plug, 5-15R is a receptacle
- L means locking
| NEMA 5-15 | 15amp 125 volt |
| NEMA L5-15R | 15 amp 125 volt locking receptacle |
| NEMA L6-30P | 250 volt, 30 amp, locking plug |
electric_plugs_notation.txt · Last modified: 2022.11.12 15:57 by Steve Isenberg