Eaton commercial specification grade duplex receptacle
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Product Specs
- Allowable Wire Size:
- #14-10 AWG
- Amperage Rating:
- 20A
- Application:
- Commercial
- Certifications:
- cULus Listed
- Compliances:
- RoHS Compliant
- Connection Type:
- Screw
- Contact Material:
- Brass
- Design Type:
- Straight blade
- Device Grade:
- Commercial specification grade
- Device Type:
- Receptacle
- Face/body material:
- High-impact nylon, PVC
- Nema Configuration:
- 5-20R
- Number Of Poles:
- Two-pole
- Number Of Wires:
- Three-wire
- Product Height:
- 4 IN
- Product Length Depth:
- 1.24 IN
- Product Weight:
- .15 LB
- Product Width:
- .79 IN
- Receptacle Type:
- Duplex
- Special Features:
- Auto-grounding, screw-catch
- Style Type:
- Standard
- Voltage Rating:
- 125V
- Wiring Method:
- Side
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Duplex Receptacle
- Product Details:
- Duplex
- Product Color:
- Brown
- Installation Category:
- Flush
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Receptacles & Outlets
Eaton CR20B – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Eaton CR20B accept a standard 5-15P plug as well as 20 amp plugs?
Yes. The CR20B is a NEMA 5-20R duplex receptacle, and that configuration takes both the common 5-15P parallel-blade plug and the 5-20P plug with the T-slot blade. It is rated 20A at 125V, two-pole, three-wire grounding.
2) Do I still need to run a ground pigtail to the box with the Eaton CR20B?
The CR20B has auto-grounding, so the mounting strap bonds to a properly grounded metal box through the mounting screw. In a nonmetallic box, or anywhere your inspector wants the bond made directly, you still land the equipment grounding conductor on the green screw. It is a three-wire grounding device.
3) Is the CR20B good enough for a commercial corridor or tenant space, or do I need a hospital grade device?
The CR20B is a commercial specification grade receptacle, which is the normal choice for offices, retail, corridors and multi-family common areas. It is cULus Listed and RoHS compliant. It is not a hospital grade device, so for patient care areas that require the green dot, specify a hospital grade receptacle instead.
4) Can I use the CR20B on a 15 amp circuit, or does it have to be a 20 amp branch circuit?
The CR20B is rated 20A at 125V and carries the T-slot 5-20R face, so it belongs on a 20 amp branch circuit with 12 AWG conductors. Putting a 5-20R on a 15 amp breaker invites someone to plug in a 20 amp load, which is why it is not permitted. If the circuit is 15 amp, use a 5-15R device.
5) Is the Eaton CR20B a GFCI or tamper-resistant receptacle?
No. The CR20B is a plain straight blade duplex receptacle, 20A 125V, with auto-grounding and screw-catch terminals. There is no GFCI protection and no tamper-resistant shutters. For kitchens, bathrooms, rooftops or other locations requiring GFCI, protect the circuit upstream or specify a GFCI device; for schools and dwelling units requiring TR, specify a tamper-resistant receptacle.
6) What color is the Eaton CR20B, and will it match my existing devices?
Brown. It only comes in brown, so if your other outlets and plates are ivory, white or gray you will either have a visible mismatch or need a different color device. Brown works where you are matching older commercial brown wiring devices and brown wall plates.
7) I need to order a quantity of 20 amp brown outlets for a building standard. What part number do I specify?
Specify Eaton CR20B. One model covers it, a brown 20A 125V NEMA 5-20R commercial spec grade duplex, so there are no finish or configuration suffixes to pick. Each device weighs about .15 lb, which is useful if you are estimating freight on a large count.
8) What is the face of the Eaton CR20B made of, and will it hold up to repeated plug cycling?
The face and body are high-impact nylon and PVC, with brass contacts behind the blades. Nylon resists cracking and scuffing better than thermoset in spaces where carts and plugs hit the device, which is why it is used on commercial spec grade devices rather than residential ones.
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