Socket Outlet
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Electrical Wiring
Difference Between Socket, Outlet and Receptacle
What is the Main Difference Between Outlet, Socket and Receptacle? The terms “socket” and “outlet” are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings in electrical terminology. In electrical trade…
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Protection
Why Do Prongs in Electrical Plugs Have Holes in Them?
Why Do Electric Plugs Have Holes in the Prongs? As you may have already noticed the two little holes near each prong’s tip in an electric plug. If not, there…
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Electrical Wiring
How to Wire an Outlet Receptacle? Socket Outlet Wiring Diagrams
How to Wire and Install an Electrical Outlet Receptacle? What is an Electrical Outlet, Receptacle or Socket Outlet? Electrical Outlet (NEC) is also known as Receptacle and more commonly a…
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Protection
Why is Earth Pin Thicker and Longer in a 3-Pin Plug?
Why is Earth Pin Longer and Larger in a 3-Pin Plugs? We know that electricity is our best friend as well as the worst enemy because if you give it…
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