Changing Plug on SWG from Twist-Lock to Household Plug-Possible?

Wannaknow

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May 5, 2021
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lexington, ky
Pool Size
5246
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
Hello! I saw in a previous post it was said that a person could change from a standard plug to a twist-lock without any issue. What about the reverse? Can I just put a regular GFCI household plug on a twist-lock without any issues? I was concerned because the twist-lock was 20 a and the household was 15 a. My electrical box is snug and it would make my life easier. Thank you for your advice!
 
Post a pic of the pump data plate.

What amps is the Circuit Breaker?

What gauge wire is on the cord?

You can get a household 20A plug.
 
Circuit breaker is 30a, gfci, not sure gauge of wire-have pic of it next to mechanical pencil. Wondered if I could replace current 15a receptacle with 20a receptacle. Only other thing plugged in is the sump pump on occasion.
 

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You did not show me the data plate on the side of the pump motor that shows the amps it uses.
 
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