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Port & Cable

P185 / Power / Connector

NEMA 5-15P plug

NEMA 5-15P is the familiar grounded 15 A-class plug form in the NEMA 5 family.

Also called 5-15P NEMA 5-15 plug US grounded plug

A familiar household plug shape does not establish that a device is safe for a given circuit or region.

Look for

Identify the plug designation and then verify the equipment nameplate, supply and local requirements.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-05, 2026-10-14, 2026-10-22 · Independent review pending

NEMA 5-15P plug: three-quarter view. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Three-quarter view Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

NEMA 5-15P plug: mating face. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Mating face Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

NEMA 5-15P plug: fitted in place. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Fitted in place Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

NEMA 5-15P plug: original recognition drawing, not to scale.

Recognition drawing Original schematic, not to scale. Drawing review pending.

Image inspection / P185

See the view. Check its scope.

1 registered view for this reference. Different part examples are not automatically mates; all remain not to scale and independently unapproved.

NEMA 5-15P / cord plug. Two flat blades and one separate grounding contact. Visible cord-plug body; mounting screws separate. No assigned terminals or exact front-face geometry. Original qualitative source study; no pinout. (private workspace)

P185 / Source-observed physical study

NEMA 5-15P / cord plug

Leviton 515PV / named product photograph

Oblique photograph study / visible side only · Cable plug / cable end

Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.

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The useful distinction

Recognize it. Then verify it.

NEMA 5-15P is the familiar grounded 15 A-class plug form in the NEMA 5 family. [C185A]

Leviton identifies 515PV as a grounded NEMA 5-15P cord plug, with two poles, three wires and a 15 A / 125 VAC component rating. [C185B]

The 515PV product page says its ratings and NEMA identification are permanently marked on the device. [C185C]

Exact source example 515PV: construction: Grounding cord plug,2pole3wire; keyed housing and body align during assembly; separate clamp over jacket. rating: 15 A125 V. Exact manufacturer part; construction, role and regional rating remain scoped. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established. [C185D]

Source-scoped identification facts

Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.

Documented examples; not a mating drawing or compatibility approval
Nominal contacts3S196Three conductors are represented by the form; this is not a wiring diagram.
Connector roleplug (515PV)S906Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 515PV. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.; Product page timed out; exact named515PV/515CV instruction PDF was read instead. No permanent marking fact transferred from515CV.
ManufacturerLeviton (515PV)S906Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 515PV. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.; Product page timed out; exact named515PV/515CV instruction PDF was read instead. No permanent marking fact transferred from515CV.
Exact part / implementation515PV (515PV)S906Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 515PV. Documented role: plug. Manufacturer specification for named part only. No mating-face pin numbering, connector dimension or contact pitch inferred from wire acceptance ranges.; Product page timed out; exact named515PV/515CV instruction PDF was read instead. No permanent marking fact transferred from515CV.

Not recorded: Positions / cavity span, Populated contacts, Contact rows, Contact pitch, Dimensions / axis, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Coupling / latch, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Series, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.

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Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

NEMA 5-15P plug facts and limitations
Documented identificationNEMA 5-15P plug form. [C185A]
Named V153 component roleLeviton 515PV — Cord plug. 15 A / 125 VAC component; not the assembled cord. [C185B] [C185C]
Mechanical dimensionsNo independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V36; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work.
Engineering pinoutSource-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile →
Verified device listNot included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.
No electrical replacement approval.

Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.

Before you connect

What to check

  1. Identify the exact connector family and variant from the equipment or cable documentation.
  2. Keep shape, contact count, protocol, electrical rating and device support as separate facts.
  3. Do not force, rewire or adapt a connector from this recognition record; resolve the remaining requirements first.
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What is not established

This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.

515PV: the plug fitted to a cord.

The oblique study follows the named plug photograph. Two flat blades and a separate grounding contact are visible; mounting screws are not extra contacts. Color and body shape are not enough to identify an unknown part. The source’s Rubber/PVC wording conflict remains unresolved.

Your next step

Move from the form to the requirement.

Read the engineering reference Source-scoped details, orientation and explicit unknowns.Work through a connection Choose your task before deciding on a cable.Explore this evidence trail Inspect the claims and their dependencies. (private workspace)

The source trail

Evidence for this page

AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.

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C185ASource checked · pending review

Hubbell/Bryant describes the NEMA 5-15P plug form in its wiring-device identification guidance.

Hubbell / Bryant · Wiring device frequently asked questions ↗

Locator: NEMA 5-15 and 5-20 plug/receptacle identification discussion
Access: public page. Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

S196: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.. Next review due 2027-01-03.

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C185BSource checked · pending review

Leviton identifies 515PV as a grounded NEMA 5-15P cord plug, with two poles, three wires and a 15 A / 125 VAC component rating.

Leviton · 515PV NEMA 5-15P cord plug — named component ↗

Locator: Product title, Electrical Specifications, Mechanical Specifications / Product ID, and linked oblique product photograph.
Access: public page. Title says Rubber while Body Material says PVC; material identification is held, not resolved. No issue/revision date established. Photo is oblique and does not establish exact blade spacing or wiring.

S635: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Exact 515PV component. Its rating is not a rating for an assembled extension cord, connected equipment or an installation; no wiring or substitution approval.. Next review due 2027-01-12.

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C185CSource checked · pending review

The 515PV product page says its ratings and NEMA identification are permanently marked on the device.

Leviton · 515PV NEMA 5-15P cord plug — named component ↗

Locator: Product title, Electrical Specifications, Mechanical Specifications / Product ID, and linked oblique product photograph.
Access: public page. Title says Rubber while Body Material says PVC; material identification is held, not resolved. No issue/revision date established. Photo is oblique and does not establish exact blade spacing or wiring.

S635: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Manufacturer marking statement, not an inspection of an actual unit. Use the markings and exact model documentation rather than yellow color or body resemblance.. Next review due 2027-01-12.

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C185DSource checked · pending review

Exact source example 515PV: construction: Grounding cord plug,2pole3wire; keyed housing and body align during assembly; separate clamp over jacket. rating: 15 A125 V. Exact manufacturer part; construction, role and regional rating remain scoped. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.

Leviton · Leviton515 grounding plugs and cord outlets instructions ↗

Locator: p.1;515PV/515CV section and keyed housing assembly
Access: public pdf text. No independent technical review, hardware validation, specimen measurement or general interoperability approval. Exact scopes and unresolved fields remain controlling.

S906: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.. Next review due 2027-01-20.

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Compare look-alikes: NEMA 5-15 versus 5-20 forms · NEMA 1-15P versus 5-15P plugs

Candidate selection does not confirm the identity or capabilities of your physical item.

NAMED COMPONENT / ROLE AND SCOPE

515PV: the plug fitted to a cord.

The oblique study follows the named plug photograph. Two flat blades and a separate grounding contact are visible; mounting screws are not extra contacts. Color and body shape are not enough to identify an unknown part. The source’s Rubber/PVC wording conflict remains unresolved.

NEMA 5-15P / cord plug. Two flat blades and one separate grounding contact. Visible cord-plug body; mounting screws separate. No assigned terminals or exact front-face geometry. Original qualitative source study; no pinout.
Leviton 515PV / named product photograph
Cord plug · View, source and omissions (private workspace)
Read the source evidence and scope

  1. Leviton identifies 515PV as a grounded NEMA 5-15P cord plug, with two poles, three wires and a 15 A / 125 VAC component rating. C185B

    Exact 515PV component. Its rating is not a rating for an assembled extension cord, connected equipment or an installation; no wiring or substitution approval.

    S635 · Leviton ↗

  2. The 515PV product page says its ratings and NEMA identification are permanently marked on the device. C185C

    Manufacturer marking statement, not an inspection of an actual unit. Use the markings and exact model documentation rather than yellow color or body resemblance.

    S635 · Leviton ↗

Read the NEMA cord-end recognition reference →

Evidence behind this page

Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

3 linked sources · 4 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: catalogue_expansion_v36

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-03. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

Inspect 3 source scopes, access limits and dates

S196 · Wiring device frequently asked questions

Hubbell / Bryant · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-05 · due 2027-01-03

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies NEMA 5-15P/R and 5-20P/R forms and notes the T-slot characteristic of a 5-20R receptacle.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: NEMA 5-15 and 5-20 plug/receptacle identification discussion

S635 · 515PV NEMA 5-15P cord plug — named component

Leviton · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-14 · due 2027-01-12

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Named 515PV cord plug only. Not a complete cord, installation, wall device or dimensioned mating drawing.

Not established / limitations: Title says Rubber while Body Material says PVC; material identification is held, not resolved. No issue/revision date established. Photo is oblique and does not establish exact blade spacing or wiring.

Locator: Product title, Electrical Specifications, Mechanical Specifications / Product ID, and linked oblique product photograph.

S906 · Leviton515 grounding plugs and cord outlets instructions

Leviton · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Current primary-document research for P185 / 515PV. Each normalized fact retains its exact part/family, role and document scope.

Not established / limitations: No independent technical review, hardware validation, specimen measurement or general interoperability approval. Exact scopes and unresolved fields remain controlling.

Locator: p.1;515PV/515CV section and keyed housing assembly

Trace 4 claims to their source records

C185A · P185

Hubbell/Bryant describes the NEMA 5-15P plug form in its wiring-device identification guidance.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S196 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C185B · P185

Leviton identifies 515PV as a grounded NEMA 5-15P cord plug, with two poles, three wires and a 15 A / 125 VAC component rating.

Claim scope: Exact 515PV component. Its rating is not a rating for an assembled extension cord, connected equipment or an installation; no wiring or substitution approval.

Source links: S635 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C185C · P185

The 515PV product page says its ratings and NEMA identification are permanently marked on the device.

Claim scope: Manufacturer marking statement, not an inspection of an actual unit. Use the markings and exact model documentation rather than yellow color or body resemblance.

Source links: S635 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C185D · P185

Exact source example 515PV: construction: Grounding cord plug,2pole3wire; keyed housing and body align during assembly; separate clamp over jacket. rating: 15 A125 V. Exact manufacturer part; construction, role and regional rating remain scoped. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.

Source links: S906 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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Recorded evidence only. An inspection date, publisher label, source link or generated packet is not independent technical review, hardware testing, fabrication approval or a compatibility verdict.