0613 Wrong Type Receptacle - Electrical Electricity - Lights Outlets Switches -

Image Text: 120 volt, 15 amp receptacle accepts only 15 amp plugs > 120 volt, 20 amp receptacle accepts only 20 amp plugs > 120 volt, 20 amp receptacle accepts 15 and 20 amp plugs > 20 amp receptacles should not be installed on 15 amp circuits > when you see 20 amp receptacles, check that they are attached to 12 gauge wire