Hubbell Incorporated HBL8300SGA Straight Blade Receptacle 5-20R 20A

Hospital-Grade 20 A Receptacle

The Hubbell HBL8300SGA is a straight-blade 5-20R receptacle rated at 20 A. It is built to hospital-grade UL requirements that exceed standard device specifications. The brown unit uses a nickel-plated bypass contact design that increases contact pressure and lowers operating temperature. It suits healthcare facilities and other high-abuse environments needing reliable power connections.

Upgrade From Standard Receptacles

Standard receptacles lack the four-point grounding system and impact-resistant deep face found here. The jump is worth it when redundant low-resistance ground continuity and breakage prevention are required. Tamper-resistant contacts and integral wire leads remove exposed live parts during installation. These features address safety and durability gaps in basic wiring devices.

20 A Circuit Limitation

The 5-20R configuration limits use to 20 A branch circuits and matching plugs. It cannot serve higher-amperage loads or specialised pin arrangements. The nickel-plated brass ground strap and I.D. marking surface support identification but do not extend the electrical rating. Installers must match the receptacle to the circuit protection and wiring provided.