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In order to be billed for electricity, you have to have a flow of current. your electric meter is not unlike your water meter in this regard, it measures flow rate through it. An outlet that is not plugged in to anything that is on, or an empty socket that normally holds a bulb will not pass current. That means they are technically off. All a switch does is open an electrical circuit. To close a socket circuit you need a bulb. To close an outlet circuit, you need an appliance that is on (another switch may be involved).
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What is s.s.o.13amp?
"S.S.O." likely stands for "Single Socket Outlet." "13A" indicates that the outlet is rated for a maximum current of 13 amps.
What difference between 13Ampere socket outlet and 15Ampere socket outlet?
2 Amp
Why most socket outlet have switches on them?
The majority of socket outlets which are installed in homes and offices in the UK have switches because the cost difference is very small to get the convenience of having a switch for each socket. But go to any shop which sells them and you will find plenty of single and double socket outlets that have no switches. These are used when installers are trying to save a few pounds or they know that a particular outlet will not be used very much. Another reason they may be used is when a particular socket is fitted specifically to supply an appliance which should not be switched off "externally", such as a TV set-top box or a fridge/freezer. In the old days, before modern reliable switch materials were used for the contacts and springs inside switches, there was a risk that a switch might burn-out due to contact and/or spring failure over a long period of repeated use. This was more likely when a high-powered appliance was used, so a non-switched socket might have been preferred if likely switch usage was expected to be high. The quality of contact materials is generally so much better nowadays that this particular reason for fitting a socket outlet having no switch no longer applies.
How can I convert a light socket to an outlet?
To convert a light socket to an outlet, you will need to install a socket adapter that has an outlet built into it. This adapter can be screwed into the existing light socket, allowing you to plug in devices and use the outlet. It is important to ensure that the adapter is installed correctly and safely to avoid any electrical hazards.
How can I convert a light bulb socket to an outlet?
To convert a light bulb socket to an outlet, you can use a socket adapter that has an outlet built into it. This adapter can be screwed into the existing light bulb socket, allowing you to plug in and use electrical devices. Make sure to follow safety guidelines and consult a professional if needed.
How do you change a 110 socket outlet into a 210 socket outlet?
You probably mean to change it to a 240 V outlet... either case, you'll need to run a new wire and install a new breaker.
SSO electrical Wiring?
switch socket outlet
What symbols represents a switch socket outlet?
square
What is the function of a 13 A Switch Socket Outlet?
It enables you to switch off the load from the socket, rather than have to pull the plug out of the socket.
What is the common way of referring to a plug and its corresponding socket as per the electrical engineering terminology?
Plug and socket, plug and socket outlet, plug and receptacle or plain plug and outlet all seem to be in common usage in the US. Plug and socket is possibly the only wording commonly used in the UK. [Plug and socket outlet sounds ok to a me, as a Brit, but we never really use that expression in the UK. Plug and outlet or plug and receptacle actually sound very strange!]
Can you convert a garage light socket to accept a three prong shop light plug in?
If you want to you could remove the light socket and put in an outlet then plug your light into the outlet.
What is a Socket outlet?
Depending on where you are in the world there could be two meanings to the term socket outlet. In the European electrical trade, a socket outlet is usually a wall outlet where the voltage supply can be plugged into for portable devices.The same device in the North American electrical trade is known as a wall receptacle.A socket in North American terminology is what incandescent light bulbs screw into to hold the bulb in place. An example would be a ceiling porcelain fixture or in the case of a table or floor lamp, the socket is what holds the bulb.
