Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell Incorporated BR20WRTR 20 A Straight Blade Receptacle
A 20 A straight-blade receptacle with weather-resistant and tamper-resistant construction plus a galvanised steel strap
- Color MappingBrown
- TypeWiring Devices
- Weather-resistant design meets national electrical code requirements
- Tamper-resistant shutters meet national electrical code requirements
- Smooth face simplifies cleaning and resists debris buildup
- Wrap-around galvanized steel strap adds mechanical strength and corrosion resistance
- 20 A straight-blade receptacle supports high-draw equipment
Industrial-Grade 20 A Receptacle
The Hubbell BR20WRTR is a straight-blade 5-20R receptacle rated for 20 A circuits. Its tamper-resistant shutters and weather-resistant construction satisfy national electrical code requirements for damp or outdoor locations. The brown smooth-face design suits commercial, industrial and residential wiring projects where code compliance is mandatory.
Sustained Load Behaviour
The wrap-around galvanised steel strap distributes mechanical stress evenly across the mounting ears during continuous 20 A operation. Internal contacts maintain consistent clamping force over repeated heating and cooling cycles, reducing the risk of nuisance tripping or voltage drop on long branch circuits. The device is built to remain compliant under daily full-load duty rather than brief peak demand.
Thermal and Power Characteristics
Galvanised steel strap conducts heat away from the mounting yoke, keeping terminal temperatures stable during normal use. No active cooling or moving parts are present, so the receptacle operates silently and adds negligible standby losses to the circuit. Power draw is limited to the connected load; the device itself introduces no measurable overhead.
Highlights
- Weather-resistant design meets national electrical code requirements
- Tamper-resistant shutters meet national electrical code requirements
- Smooth face simplifies cleaning and resists debris buildup
- Wrap-around galvanized steel strap adds mechanical strength and corrosion resistance
- 20 A straight-blade receptacle supports high-draw equipment
Specifications
| Brand | HUBBELL WIRING DEVICE-KELLEMS |
|---|---|
| Color Mapping | Brown |
| Type | Wiring Devices |
Questions about this item
Does the 20 A receptacle generate noticeable heat when powering a load all day?
The device is a passive straight-blade receptacle rated at 20 A; it produces no measurable heat of its own under normal continuous operation.
What wiring must already be in place for the BR20WRTR to install and function?
A 20 A branch circuit with hot, neutral and ground conductors, plus a standard wall box, is required before mounting this receptacle.
Will the tamper-resistant shutters interfere with older plugs I still use around the house?
The shutters only open when both blades are inserted simultaneously, so legacy two-prong and grounded plugs insert normally without extra force.
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