20 A receptacle
Leviton TBR20 Commercial-Spec 20A Duplex
A commercial-specification-grade, tamper-resistant 5-20R duplex — the receptacle to use when a 20-amp circuit deserves better than builder grade.
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Best for
Kitchen, garage and workshop 20 A circuits
Specifications
| Rating | 20 A, 125 V, NEMA 5-20R |
|---|---|
| Grade | Commercial specification, tamper-resistant |
| Wiring | Back or side wire |
| Listings | UL 498, CSA C22.2 No. 42, NEMA WD-1/WD-6 |
| Warranty | 10-year limited |
Specifications as published by Leviton. Confirm against the current spec sheet before buying — manufacturers revise models without renaming them.
What's good
- Tamper-resistant shutters meet the dwelling requirement (NEC 406.12)
- Spec-grade contacts and body — grip that survives decades of plug cycles
- Ten-year warranty on a part that costs a few dollars more than builder grade
What's not
- Overkill for a circuit that only ever feeds a lamp
Our verdict
The difference between a fifty-cent receptacle and this is the contact grip after year five. Anywhere a 20-amp circuit works for a living — kitchen counters, garage, shop — spec grade is the correct default.
Compare with the alternatives
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- Leviton 1450R EV-Rated NEMA 14-50 Receptacle — the receptacle behind a plug-in ev charger
- Hubbell HBL9450A Industrial NEMA 14-50R — the other correct answer behind a plug-in ev charger