[Amps] 240V Outlet

[Paul Christensen]

> Upgrading the breaker to 20A is not an issue with 12/2 w/Ground since it's
> rated for 120VAC/20A service.  Myself, I would then upgrade the receptacle
> to one rated for 20A.  The question is whether or not the NEC states that
> the receptacle must then be upgraded to conform to the new breaker size.

I see where Jim Smith had answered the last sentence above with this...

"True, but the NEC makes an exception for 15 ampere general purpose
receptacles on a 20 ampere circuit."

Paul, W9AC