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by ethbr0 1110 days ago
So the in-wall would be good, but the standard socket (NEMA 5-15) definitely isn't rated for 240v and would need upgrading.
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Correct, a residential NEMA 5-15 receptacle is only rated for 125v. There are some dual amp/dual voltage (15a/20a, 125v/250v) receptacles out there, but you almost certainly won’t see them in a house. NEMA 6-20 is rated for 20a at 250v.

More dual amp/dual volt wiring devices: https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/NorthAm1combi.html