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Added to Favorites Go to favoritesRemove from favorites?Something went wrong. Please try again later.Product not added for comparison. Please remove any current selection to add this. Manage SelectionsPlugTail® Decorator Split Circuit Spec Grade Receptacle, 20A, 125V, GrayPT26362SCGRY Pass and SeymourPlugTail® Decorator Split Circuit Spec Grade Receptacle, 20A, 125V
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Added to Favorites Go to favoritesRemove from favorites?Something went wrong. Please try again later.Product not added for comparison. Please remove any current selection to add this. Manage SelectionsPlugTail® Tamper-Resistant Heavy Duty Spec Grade Plug Load Controllable Receptacle, 20A, 125V, WhitePTTR5362SCCHW Pass and SeymourPlugTail devices and connectors mean that device installation isthe same regardless of skill level of the installer. The UL-Listedconnectors are keyed to ensure proper wiring installation into eachreceptacle.
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