Quality receptacles?
#1
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I'm all wired up and soon have about 25 receptacles to put in my basement. I am assuming the cheepo bulk packs are no good? Most of the receptacles will be 20amp circuits do they make standard plug 20amp or are the good 15 amp rated at 20amp? Forgive me if I am using the wrong terminology.

#2
Use 15A receptacles but buy the spec grade.
They may run a dollar or two more than the standard ones but will be well worth it.
They may run a dollar or two more than the standard ones but will be well worth it.
#4
If you go to one of the home improvement stores you may find Leviton.
Possibly Hubbell.
Pass and Seymour/Legrand are really nice but on the upper end of the cost ladder.
You didn't mention standard devices or Decora. Not as many choices for Decora.
Possibly Hubbell.
Pass and Seymour/Legrand are really nice but on the upper end of the cost ladder.
You didn't mention standard devices or Decora. Not as many choices for Decora.
#5
And buy the nylon (labeled unbreakable?) face plates. Nothing worse than good receptacles and a bunch of cracked face plates.
#6
Although about $2 each I prefer these due to the fact you don't have to make a shepherd's crook to apply the wiring. They have clamps that allow you to put a stripped wire under and tighten the screw down.
#8
I have never had an issue with the P&S 3232 receptacles at less than $1 each.
#9
I have never had an issue with the P&S 3232 receptacles at less than $1 each.
There is no need for 20 amp receptacles unless you have some equipment that requires that configuration. I also recommend just using 15 amp. They have the same parts inside.
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I already purchased the 20amp arc faults. I got a great deal 7 Eaton Circuit Breaker 20-Amp (CHFCAF120CS) for $100 NIB shipped! arc faults are code here.
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Thanks everyone for the input. So are we in agreement that Pass and Seymour Legrand 3232 or 3232‑S are the way to go? If I use the 3232‑S what do I do with the copper ground wire if they are self grounding?
#13
It depends. If you used metal boxes then you can connect the ground wire to the steel box using a green grounding screw or ground lead. If you used plastic boxes, the ground wire still needs to be connected to the ground screw on the device.
I hope your panel is rated for Eaton breakers and you used #12 wire.
Eaton Circuit Breaker 20-Amp (CHFCAF120CS) for $100 NIB shipped! arc faults are code here

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Thank you Chandler and Tolyn.
Yes, it should be it is a cutler hammer box so they should be the correct ones. Yes, all 12 gauge wire was run through out
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Yes, it should be it is a cutler hammer box so they should be the correct ones. Yes, all 12 gauge wire was run through out

#15
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Actually, is there a limit to how many amps can be drawn off of a panel? My main shut off is a duel 100 amp. I attached a picture if that helps.
