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Gray straight-blade plug with three blades and screw terminals

Appleton Century Crofts

Appleton Century Crofts ECP-2023 Straight Blade Plug 20 A 125V Gray

SKU CH-VM15-2W3NV

A grounded straight-blade plug rated 20 A at 125 V AC with screw terminals and corrosion-resistant housing

  • Product colorTransparent
  • Product typeWiring Devices
  • Rated 20 A 125 V for heavy-duty equipment
  • NEMA 5-20P configuration fits standard industrial receptacles
  • Screw-terminal wiring ensures secure conductor connection
  • Corrosion-resistant housing extends service life in damp areas
  • Accepts cable up to .639 in diameter

20 A 125 V Straight Blade Plug

This grounded straight-blade plug accepts up to 20 amps at 125 volts AC. It uses a NEMA 5-20P configuration with three blades and screw-terminal wiring. The housing is gray and rated for corrosion resistance.

1 hp motor limit and cable fit

The plug carries a 1 hp horsepower rating for single-phase motor loads. It accepts cables up to 0.639 in maximum diameter and has a face diameter of 1.75 in. No IP rating or UL 94 flammability rating is provided.

NEMA 5-20P configuration decides fit

Only receptacles matching the NEMA 5-20P pattern will accept this plug. Builders needing a different blade arrangement or a higher voltage rating must select another device.

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Price $144.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAPPLETON ELECTRIC
Product colorTransparent
Product typeWiring Devices

Questions about this item

Which NEMA configuration matches a 20 A 125 V circuit?

The 5-20P configuration is rated for 20 A at 125 V AC and fits standard 20 A receptacles.

What does the 1 hp rating mean when the plug is wired to a motor load?

It indicates the plug can handle a single-phase motor load up to 1 hp at 125 V without overheating.

How does the screw-terminal connection limit the wire size you can use?

Screw terminals accept conductors up to 0.639 in maximum cable diameter for secure termination.

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