What is a 5 20 Outlet?

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There are so many different power cords around the world that you can purchase for home use as well as at your business. But, one question is, what do each of them do? There are so many different things that different cords can power and the amount of power they have depends on the voltage. So, what is the difference between a NEMA 5 20 power cord and a NEMA 6 20 power cord? Understanding this will help you understand what a 5 20 outlet is as well. In this video, an expert goes over the obvious difference between these two power cords as well as which one you should buy for certain items you want to power up.

This expert goes over the differences between what each plug looks like and how each one works when plugged into an outlet made for it. You cannot plug either of these power cords into one another because their prongs do not match up with the holes, so this is something to be aware of.

Watch this entire video to learn all about the difference between a NEMA 5 20 power cord and a NEMA 6 20 power cord.

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