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Yes, they are in fact very common in commercial buildings and are becoming more popular in custom homes. The thing is the floor box and cover plates are specialized and expensive. The plates are typically a brass alloy. You can check with someone like Home Depot but I don't know if they stock those parts.
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What is the standard placement of floor outlets?
I use a hammer from the floor to the bottom of the outlet. This equates to about 13". Usual construction specifications from the electrical engineers is 300mm or 12 inches to center of the device.
Why are electric outlets built so close to the floor where kids can reach them?
It would be impractical to mount them high upon the wall. The child would then just pull on the wire connected to the outlet. Besides modern outlets are childproof and are required in all new homes by the Electrical Code. Older outlets can be made childproof by installing a simple plastic cap.
How far from the floor should an electrical outlet be?
There is no code ruling on this. I set mine 12" to center. If you are putting in a new outlet in an existing home I would suggest you just match it to the height of the rest of the outlets.
What electrical energy sources start with o?
outlets thats one!
Why would outside electrical outlets work prior to a power outage then not work when power was restored?
It may have tripped a spark gap or GFCI breaker.
Do space stations have electrical outlets?
No they do not have electrical outlets
The electrical outlets in your home are wired in?
Electrical outlets are wired in parallel.
Can electrical outlets go under windows?
Yes, electrical outlets can go under windows.
What is the standard placement of floor outlets?
I use a hammer from the floor to the bottom of the outlet. This equates to about 13". Usual construction specifications from the electrical engineers is 300mm or 12 inches to center of the device.
What is the collective noun for outlets?
The collective noun for retail outlets is a chain of outlets. The collective noun for electrical outlets is a bank of outlets.
Do electrical outlets wear out?
When electrical outlets get old they tend to chip and crack. Also in older outlets the socket gets loose and the plug will not stay in the outlet.
What are electrical outlets made of?
copper
What type of current is used to power electrical outlets in the US?
AC, alternating current is used to power electrical outlets in the U.S..
How much wall space between electrical outlets?
About 16 inches from the floor, that way it gives you about 5 inches to bend down into the box which is mounted at 12 inches.
Do France and England have the same electrical outlets?
No. The voltage is the same but you'll need an adaptator to use either the English or the European electrical outlets.
What is the distance from electrical outlet to the gasline?
500mm from electrical outlets to gas ponit
Where does the energy that powers the water comes from?
Electrical outlets
