I doubt the explanation of why a 15A receptacle is allowed on a 20A circuit is correct. It should be allowed because a 15A device will not overload a 20A circuit. Receptacles are commonly on 20A circuits because there may be multiple receptacles which together can draw more than 15A.
I doubt the explanation of why a 15A receptacle is allowed on a 20A circuit is correct. It should be allowed because a 15A device will not overload a 20A circuit. Receptacles are commonly on 20A circuits because there may be multiple receptacles which together can draw more than 15A.