20A 125V BRN T/P DUPLEX RECPT

20A 125V BRN T/P DUPLEX RECPT means:

Product description

A 20-amp, 125-volt brown tamper-resistant duplex receptacle (standard wall outlet) used in residential and commercial electrical systems.

Breakdown of the code

• 20A → Rated for 20-amp circuit use
• 125V → Standard 120/125V household power
• BRN → Brown color finish
• T/P → Tamper-proof (tamper-resistant safety shutters)
• DUPLEX → Two outlets in one device
• RECPT → Receptacle (wall outlet)

What it actually is

This is typically a NEMA 5-20R receptacle, meaning:

• Works on 20A branch circuits (requires 12 AWG wire)
• Accepts:
  • standard 15A plugs
  • 20A plugs (T-slot design)

These are commonly used in higher-load 120V circuits.

Where it’s used

• Kitchens (countertop 20A circuits)
• Garages and workshops
• HVAC equipment areas
• Commercial and light industrial spaces

(These are standard applications for 20A tamper-resistant receptacles under electrical code requirements)