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	NEMA Style NEMA Style

	5-15		5-20

	End Type End Type


Socket	Plug

	Reset Type Reset Type

Manual

Automatic

	Current Current

15A

20A

	Voltage Voltage

125V AC

240V AC

	Color Color

	Yellow		White
	Black		Almond
	Brown		Gray
	Ivory		Red

	Protection Type Protection Type

GFCI

AFCI

	Number of Outlets Number of Outlets

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type


Screw Terminals	Wire Leads

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Material Material

Plastic

Steel

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

RoHS Compliant

	Shape Shape

Straight

Rectangle

Square

	GFCI Location GFCI Location

Inline

Plug

	Receptacle Terminal Location Receptacle Terminal Location

Back

Side

	Height Height

4 3/4"

	Width Width

2 1/8"

3 3/4"

	Depth Depth

1 3/4"

1 7/8"

2 1/8"

	For Maximum Cable OD For Maximum Cable OD

7/16"

5/8"

	End Shape End Shape


90° Elbow	Straight

	Outlet Color Outlet Color

	White		Gray
	Black		Ivory

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About NEMA Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

About Extension Cords

Automatic Reset

Manual Reset

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Minimize the risk of electric shock by adding ground fault protection to standard outlets.

Automatic reset adapters automatically regain power after ground is established.

Manual reset adapters prevent unexpected equipment start-up.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
Reset Type	No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
Automatic	1	15	125V AC	Test Button	Plastic	UL Listed	Yellow	00000000	000000
Manual	1	15	125V AC	Test Button	Plastic	UL Listed	White, Yellow	00000000	00000

Extension Cord GFCI Converters

Hardwire one of these converters to an extension cord to keep personnel safe from electric shock.

Converters with automatic GFCI reset immediately regain power after ground is established.

Converters with manual GFCI reset prevent unexpected start-up.

Inline GFCI

Inline GFCI with Plug

Inline GFCI with Socket

90° Elbow GFCI Plug

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Inline GFCI
For Cable OD	Reset Type	Number of Outlets	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Material	Specifications Met	Color		Each
5/16"-7/16"	Manual	__	__	20	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	000000
5/16"-7/16"	Manual	__	__	20	240V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
Inline GFCI with NEMA 5-15 Plug
5/16"-5/8"	Automatic	__	12	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
5/16"-5/8"	Manual	__	12	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
Inline GFCI with NEMA 5-15 Socket
5/16"-5/8"	Manual	3	12	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 GFCI Plug
5/16"-7/16"	Manual	__	__	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000
5/16"-5/8"	Automatic	__	__	15	125V AC	Polycarbonate Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000

GFCI Outlet Splitters

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

Turn a single outlet into five outlets with ground fault protection to minimize the risk of electric shock. These splitters automatically reset to regain power after ground is established.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
Reset Type	No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Protection Type	Specifications Met	Color		Each
Automatic	5	15	125V AC	Test Button	Plastic	GFCI	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	White	0000000	000000

Weather-Resistant GFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

Suitable for use outdoors, these receptacles can be used in wet and damp environments. They keep personnel safe from electric shock by adding ground fault protection. Internal shutters prevent the insertion of foreign objects and accidental contact with power. The housing is impact-resistant plastic.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Three-Slot Duplex Female Receptacles

NEMA 5-15 Female

NEMA 5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Features	Includes	Choose a Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Test Button	Wall Plate	Almond, Black, Brown, Gray, Ivory, Red, White	0000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Test Button	Wall Plate	Almond, Black, Brown, Gray, Ivory, Red, White	0000000	00000

GFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

Keep personnel safe from electric shock by adding ground fault protection. The housing is impact-resistant plastic.

Receptacles with internal shutters prevent the insertion of foreign objects and accidental contact with power. They fit standard GFCI wall plates (not included).

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Three-Slot Duplex Female Receptacles with Screw Terminals

NEMA 5-15 Female

NEMA 5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Features	Includes	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, NFPA 70, UL 498	Brown, Ivory, White	0000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, NFPA 70, UL 498	Brown, Ivory, White	0000000	00000

Three-Slot Duplex Female Receptacles with Wire Leads

NEMA 5-15 Female

NEMA 5-20 Female

			Wire Lead
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Gauge	Lg.	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Features	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
Grounded
5-15	125V AC	15A	12	6"	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Ivory, White	0000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	12	6"	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Ivory, White	0000000	00000

AFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

Reduce the likelihood of an electrical fire. Receptacles interrupt when an arc fault is detected. They have internal shutters to prevent the insertion of foreign objects and accidental contact with power. Install in a standard outlet box.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Three-Slot Duplex Female Receptacles

NEMA 5-15 Female

NEMA 5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Features	Includes	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-2, UL 498	Black, Brown, Gray, Ivory, White	000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-2, UL 498	Black, Brown, Gray, Ivory, White	000000	00000

AFCI/GFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

Minimize the risk of electric shock and electrical fires with a single receptacle. Receptacles interrupt when an arc fault or ground fault is detected. All have internal shutters to prevent the insertion of foreign objects and accidental contact with power.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Three-Slot Duplex Female Receptacles

NEMA 5-15 Female

NEMA 5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Features	Includes	Specifications Met	Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, UL 498, UL 94 V-2, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596	White	0000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Internal Shutters, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, UL 498, UL 94 V-2, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596	White	0000000	00000

GFCI Sure-Grip Straight-Blade Receptacles

Keep personnel safe from electric shock by adding ground fault protection. Also known as hospital-grade receptacles, these have an extra-tight fit when mated with plugs to remain secure in high-vibration environments.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Three-Slot Duplex Female Receptacles

NEMA 5-15 Female

NEMA 5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Features	Includes	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Green Dot, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Brown, Ivory, White	0000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Green Dot, Power-Indicating Light, Test Button	Wall Plate	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Brown, Ivory, White	0000000	00000

Ready-to-Use Steel Outlet Boxes

These boxes come ready to use with receptacles and/or light switches installed. Use the included plug-in connectors with wire leads to connect the receptacles and/or light switches. See information about NEMA straight-blade receptacles.

Outlet boxes with GFCIs (ground fault circuit interrupters) keep personnel safe from electric shock by adding ground fault protection.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Boxes with GFCI Outlets

With 2 GFCI Outlets

With 4 GFCI Outlets

NEMA 5-15 Outlet

NEMA 5-20 Outlet

Interior of Cover

				Wire Leads for Outlets
Industry Designation	NEMA Style	Voltage	Current, A	No. of	Gauge	Industry Designation	Lg.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	No. of Knockouts	Knockout Trade Size	Material	Choose an Outlet Color		Each
With 2 Outlets
1 Gang	5-15	125V AC	15	3	12	THHN	6"	4"	2 1/8"	1 7/8"	10	1/2	Zinc-Plated Steel	Gray, White	00000000	000000
1 Gang	5-20	125V AC	20	3	12	THHN	6"	4"	2 1/8"	1 7/8"	10	1/2	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black, Gray, White	00000000	00000
With 4 Outlets
2 Gang	5-15	125V AC	15	3	12	THHN	6"	4"	4"	2 1/8"	16	1/2, 3/4	Zinc-Plated Steel	Gray, Ivory, White	0000000	000000
2 Gang	5-20	125V AC	20	3	12	THHN	6"	4"	4"	2 1/8"	16	1/2, 3/4	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black, White	00000000	000000

Replacement Plug-In Connectors

For Device Type		Each
NEMA Outlet, GFCI Outlet	0000000	00000

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About NEMA Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

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GFCI Outlet Adapters

Extension Cord GFCI Converters

GFCI Outlet Splitters

Weather-Resistant GFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

GFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

AFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

AFCI/GFCI Straight-Blade Receptacles

GFCI Sure-Grip Straight-Blade Receptacles

Ready-to-Use Steel Outlet Boxes