20A 125V OUTDOOR TP GFI RECPT

🔌 What it is

A 20-amp, 125-volt outdoor tamper-resistant GFCI receptacle used to provide ground-fault shock protection for receptacle circuits in outdoor or wet/damp locations.

🧾 What the shorthand means

• 20A → 20-amp receptacle rating
• 125V → Standard 120V branch circuit device
• OUTDOOR → Rated for exterior / wet-location use when properly installed
• TP / TR → Tamper-resistant shutters for child safety
• GFI / GFCI RECPT → Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle

Weather-resistant/tamper-resistant outdoor GFCI receptacles are specifically designed for wet/damp environments and include self-testing safety features in most current models.

⚡ What it does

This receptacle:

• Protects people from electric shock by tripping on ground faults
• Provides outdoor-rated durability against moisture/UV exposure
• Includes tamper-resistant shutters for code compliance
• Often protects downstream outlets when wired feed-through

🏠 Typical uses

• Exterior house outlets
• Patios / decks
• Garage exterior walls
• Outdoor kitchen receptacles
• Pool / spa accessory receptacles (where permitted)
• Wet/damp commercial locations