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Leviton Hospital Grade Straight Blade Plug, 2-Pole, NEMA 5-15P, 125V/15A

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Leviton Hospital Grade Straight Blade Plug, 2-Pole, NEMA 5-15P, 125V/15A

The Leviton is a 2-Pole Hospital Grade Straight Blade Plug rated 125V/15A with a NEMA 5-15P configuration. Built to meet the demanding reliability standards of hospital-grade electrical connections, this plug is engineered for dependable, code-compliant power connections in critical-use environments. Its straight blade design and hospital-grade rating make it a trusted choice for facilities where connection integrity cannot be compromised.

Key Features

  • Electrical Rating: 125V/15A rating supports standard general-purpose and hospital-grade circuit applications.
  • NEMA Configuration: NEMA 5-15P blade configuration for compatibility with standard 15A, 125V receptacles.
  • Hospital Grade Construction: Hospital Grade rating denotes enhanced durability and connection reliability required for healthcare and critical-use settings.
  • 2-Pole Design: 2-Pole straight blade configuration for straightforward, secure plug-and-receptacle connections.
  • Straight Blade Plug: Standard straight blade plug body for use with compatible NEMA 5-15R receptacles.
  • Leviton Reliability: Manufactured by Leviton, a recognized name in commercial and institutional wiring devices.

Certifications & Compliance

  • Hospital Grade Certified
  • NEMA 5-15P Configuration

Technical Specifications

  • list_batch: 377-VARMACHINE-20260803

Typical Applications

  • Hospital and Healthcare Facility Power Connections
  • Medical Equipment and Diagnostic Device Plugs
  • Commercial and Institutional Electrical Installations
  • Critical-Use Power Connections Requiring Hospital-Grade Reliability
  • Renovation and New Construction Wiring Projects

Why Leviton?

Leviton is a well-established manufacturer of wiring devices, and this Hospital Grade Straight Blade Plug reflects that standard with its 125V/15A rating and NEMA 5-15P configuration built for demanding, high-reliability environments. Choosing a Leviton hospital-grade plug helps ensure secure, code-compliant power connections for professional electrical work in healthcare and commercial settings.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Straight Blade Plug
Connection Type:
NEMA 5-15P
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Plugs & Connectors

Leviton 5821 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Leviton hospital grade 5-15P plug fit a standard 15 amp 125V wall receptacle?
Yes. The NEMA 5-15P blade pattern mates with any standard NEMA 5-15R receptacle, which is the common 15A, 125V outlet found throughout commercial and healthcare buildings. Two flat parallel blades plus the round grounding pin, rated 125V/15A, so it drops straight onto existing general-purpose circuits without an adapter.
2) What does hospital grade mean on a replacement plug, and do I need one for patient care areas?
Hospital grade means the plug is built to a higher standard of blade retention, grounding integrity and assembly strength than a general-use plug, which is why it is specified where a connection coming loose is not acceptable. This Leviton 5-15P carries the hospital grade rating and is intended for healthcare power connections, medical equipment and diagnostic device cords, and other critical-use circuits. For patient care spaces, an equipment cord replacement plug should be hospital grade rather than a standard commercial body.
3) Can I use a Leviton 5-15P hospital grade plug on 20 amp equipment or a 250 volt cord?
No. It is a 125V/15A device, so it is limited to 15 amp, 125 volt loads. Equipment drawing 20 amps needs a 5-20P plug with the T-slot-mating blade, and 250 volt equipment needs a 6-series configuration such as 6-15P or 6-20P. Putting a 15 amp 5-15P on a 20 amp cord set is a code problem, not just a fit problem.
4) Is a straight blade plug the right choice, or should I use a locking plug for hospital equipment?
A straight blade body like this 5-15P is what you want when the cord has to plug into ordinary 5-15R outlets anywhere in the building, which is the normal case for portable medical and diagnostic equipment. A twist-locking configuration holds better against pulls but only works with matching locking receptacles, so it is the choice for fixed equipment on a dedicated outlet, not for a cord that moves between rooms. Hospital grade construction is how this plug addresses retention while keeping standard-outlet compatibility.
5) Can I standardize on this plug for cord repairs across a whole facility, not just clinical areas?
Yes, it works anywhere a 15 amp 125 volt cord end is needed, so a single hospital grade 5-15P part number covers clinical equipment, office and commercial cord sets, and renovation or new-construction work on the same 15A circuits. Facilities that stock one hospital grade plug instead of separating commercial and clinical stock avoid the mistake of a general-use body ending up on a patient care cord.
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Does the Leviton 5821 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Leviton 5821 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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