SA-OUTLETS

MADRIAGA, JARED MARC

EAB1 ARBUTIL22
AR. TIM-PAUL VILLANUEVA
 VARIOUS
CONVENIENCE
OUTLET
- Operates with 15-amps and 2 POLE – 3 WIRE (DUPLEX)
125-volts
GROUNDING TYPE – 15 AMP.,
- Unbreakable nylon
125 V
construction provides
unsurpassed chemical and
impact resistance
- Features a large visual
indicator light that’s gives a
quick notification of a tripped
or “end of life” condition
- Longer and wider bridge
strap provides 40-percent
more contact area with the
wallboard, virtually eliminating
floating installations
All electrical devices were fitted with 2-pole
plugs, which means that the devices were 2 POLE – 2 WIRE (SINGLE)
not earthed and that all mains sockets were
constructed for 2-pole plugs. However, with
the increase in more and more powerful
devices, suffering from electric shock
became a higher risk. This problem was
solved by introducing an earth connection,
mainly in the form of a 3rd pin. Earthed plug
systems are therefore known as 3-pole
systems, even though this is not quite
technically correct.

In addition, 2-pole plugs are not constructed

to continuously withstand high currents. For
example, if more than 2.5 amperes (in other
words, more than 500 watts), are transferred
through a 2-pole plug, it is possible that
damage caused by smouldering or burning
can occur under certain conditions. This is
due to the plug pins, which are often not
thick enough to continuously resist the heat
caused by the higher power
3-pole means that the device plug is earthed
and that it normally has three pins, of which
two are used to transfer the current and one is
2 POLE – 3 WIRE (SINGLE)
used as personal protection.

As previously mentioned above, due to the

predominance of more powerful devices in
the 1930s, (normally above around 500 watts),
the problem of a possible electric shock
became a hazard for users. In order to provide
safety, an earth connection had to be fitted to
2-pole plugs for these devices. In all plug
types, this earth connection was fitted as a 3rd
pin.

t is crucial to note that removal of the earth

connection is life-threatening in any case as
there would no longer be protection against
electric shock! In the case of all 3-pole plugs
that conform to the standards, this earth
connection has been constructed as a leading
connection, which means that the earth
connection closes the contact before the
other two pins make power contact.
A triplex outlet TRIPLEX CONVENIENCE
provides space for two OUTLET
electrical receptacles,
leaving you room to
plug in three devices. A
triplex outlet is one of
the most common
outlets found in homes
and businesses, and its
design will protect you
from electrical shock
hazards.
A duplex outlet DUPLEX CONVENIENCE
provides space for two OUTLET
electrical receptacles,
leaving you room to
plug in two devices. A
duplex outlet is one of
the most common
outlets found in homes
and businesses, and its
design will protect you
from electrical shock
hazards.
 OUTDOOR WEATHER PROOF
The weatherproof outlet is RECEPTACLES
a particular type of
electrical outlet that is
designed for installation
outside the home. Outlets
of this kind are often
installed on the exterior of
homes, garages, or
storage buildings. Many
public and government
buildings also make use
of an outdoor outlet for a
variety of purposes.
Weather-Resistant Outlets, WEATHER PROOF RECEPTACLES
which must be protected on
a GFCI circuit, may also be a
GFCI model. Weather-
Resistant outlets differ in
construction from indoor
outlets because they must
be able to withstand the
rigors of exposure to the
elements. They are made
with UV stabilized materials
and have corrosion resistant
screws and mounting strap
that stand up to the harsh
elements of the outdoors
 DUPLEX OUTLET
A duplex outlet
provides space for two
electrical receptacles,
leaving you room to
plug in two devices. A
duplex outlet is one of
the most common
outlets found in homes
and businesses, and its
design will protect you
from electrical shock
hazards.
This type of receptacle is not RECEPTACLE (240 V) FOR
for use with standard HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
appliances but rather is BLADES AND U-SHAPED GROUND
reserved for such items as
power tools, which often
require a dedicated circuit
because of their energy
requirements. The unique
design of the outlet allows you
to easily match it up to the
plug of the power tool, not
only ensuring that amperage
requirements are met but also
offering the additional safety
feature of preventing you from
accidentally plugging any
other appliance into it.
VARIOUS TYPES
OF OUTLET
BOXES
 OCTAGONAL BOX USED IN
An octagon electrical CEILING AND WALLS
box is a common form
of box used for
mounting light fixtures
on a wall or ceiling. They
typically come in 4 x 4
inch standard widths
and 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 2 1/8
inch depths and are
composed of metal.
Often used for single light
fixture switches and outlet
RECTANGULAR BOX USED IN
receptacles are standard CEILING AND WALLS
rectangular boxes, sometimes
known as "single-gang" or
"one-gang" boxes. They
typically measure around 2 x 4
inches in size, with depths
between 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 inches.
Certain shapes can be ganged
together to create larger
boxes that can house two,
three, or more gadgets side by
side thanks to detachable
sides that can be removed.
A floor box is an electrical
FLUSH FLOOR BOX
outlet that is flush with
the floor. They are
employed to supply
devices in a room or area
with power and/or data
connections. Floor boxes
can be retrofitted into an
existing floor or
incorporated in new
construction and
available in a number of
forms and sizes.
A terminal box for
OUTLET AND DEVICE BOX
electrical wiring or
fixtures, or an outlet box,
is where the wires come
to an end and are
connected to electrical
fixtures or appliances.

Device boxes are used

to contain electrical
devices such as switches
and receptacles.
Utility boxes include UTILITY BOX
any transformer,
switch box,
telephone, cable
television, service
panel, meter, or
comparable
equipment that is
either ground-based
or mounted to a
support structure.
The box adjusts from flush to more
than 1 1/2 inches out from the stud.
ADJUSTABLE JUNCTION BOX
Since the adjustment screw is inside EXPOSED
the box, adjustments can be made
after finish work. This is especially
handy for outlets inside of cabinets,
because we often don't know how far
off the wall the back of the cabinet
will be.

Also, when a wall is being tiled, we'll

crank the box farther out than it
needs to be so that the tile setter can
easily work right to the box: He can't
hang his tiles into the box, where they
have to be cut, and there's less
chance he'll stop short and force us to
use an oversized face plate. Once the
tile is done, we crank the box back in.
RECEPTACLE
OUTLET
A junction box is a word JUNCTION BOX
used to designate any
common electrical box
used to cover wire splices
rather than a specific kind
of box. Other types of boxes
can also be used for this
use, but the traditional box
for junctions is a 4-inch
square box (either metal or
sturdy plastic), which
provides plenty of area for
creating wire connections
with several wires or cables.
Receptacles are RECEPTACLES
contact devices
positioned at
outlets that allow a
portable lamp,
appliance, or other
electric device to be
connected through
a plug and flexible
cord.
A pull box is a metal PULL BOX
box with a blank lid
that is positioned in an
accessible location in a
run of conduit to allow
wires or cables to be
pulled in. Pull boxes
are used when wires
are pulled directly
through a box and
terminated
downstream.
A switch responds SWITCHES
to an external
force by
mechanically
changing an
electric signal.
Electric circuits
can be switched
and turned on and
off using switches.