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Is the switched portion of an outlet mounted toward the top or the bottom?
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There is no switch on an outlet. You can mount an outlet with the ground up or down. Most electricians I know mount the ground down as I do.
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How do you wire a plug that has constant power on the bottom plug and the top plug works with a switch?
Many outlets have small tabs between the terminal screws that can be broken out with a needle nose pliers. You can completely separate the continuity of the top outlet from the bottom outlet by breaking both these tabs and wiring each outlet as a completely separate circuit. The ground plug is the only line that cannot be separated this way, and will remain common for both outlets. Alternatively you can break a tab only on one side and have the outlet share either the neutral or hot line. For a outlet set up to have constant power on the bottom break the tab on the neutral side, wire your hot line as normal and the "constant" neutral to the bottom neutral terminal, then run a second neutral from your switch. This would allow for the bottom outlet to be live all the time and the top to be switched on or off.
Should my kitchen sink have an under counter outlet?
Most new installations in new homes will have this feature. It is for a "garburator" which is connected to the kitchen sink outlet. There is usually a switch mounted on the wall near the sink for switching it on and off. The switch is usually mounted in a two gang junction box. The other device in the junction box is an electrical receptacle.
Is it possible to run power from a three way switch to install an outlet?
Yes you just have to "steal" power from the switch. Do this by running a pigtail wire from the hot of the switch to the hot wire of the plug. Make sure you do this before the switch or you will end up with your outlet being switched as well.
What is flush mounted electrical installation?
In this case, flush means even with. For example an electric box could be mounted on the outside of your wall and would be an eyesore. Flush mounting recesses the box inside the wall and provides a flush mount for the outlet cover plate.
Can dimmers control switched receptacles intended for plug in lamps?
You can wire a dimmer into any circuit. The issue is where you do it for a specific outlet. The dimmer would just have to connect to a single outlet and not all outlets on the same circuit. The issue is getting a dimmer that is compatible with the device you are dimming. Some lighting requires special dimmers.
Where is thewasherpump for 2000 Mazda?
It is mounted at the windshield washer tank outlet (on the bottom of the tank). You need to remove the tank from its engine compartment mounting to gain access.
Where can one find coach bags outlet?
You can find a Coach bag outlet from the official Coach website. If you browse to the store locator portion of the website, there is a button near the bottom that will allow you to search for Coach factory stores.
What is s.s.o.13amp?
Switched Socket Outlet
How do you wire a plug that has constant power on the bottom plug and the top plug works with a switch?
Many outlets have small tabs between the terminal screws that can be broken out with a needle nose pliers. You can completely separate the continuity of the top outlet from the bottom outlet by breaking both these tabs and wiring each outlet as a completely separate circuit. The ground plug is the only line that cannot be separated this way, and will remain common for both outlets. Alternatively you can break a tab only on one side and have the outlet share either the neutral or hot line. For a outlet set up to have constant power on the bottom break the tab on the neutral side, wire your hot line as normal and the "constant" neutral to the bottom neutral terminal, then run a second neutral from your switch. This would allow for the bottom outlet to be live all the time and the top to be switched on or off.
Installed one outlet in basement on a breaker and you get shocked when you touch the metal of things plugged into it or the metal outlet box itself Why?
maybe you have the hot and the neutral switched...
When you plug in more appliances in your home why does the current increase?
That happens when the appliance supplied by the outlet is switched off.
By code can an outlet be next to a wall mounted Electric heater?
It may be next to it but never above it.
What should you do if a nearby outlet sparks when the room light is switched on?
Disconnect the circuit breaker or fuse to that outlet. Then disable or replace the outlet. This is fairly easy and you can buy a new outlet at a home improvement store for a couple of bucks. If you are not comfortable working with these sorts of things call an electrician.
What kind of toilet has a drain in the wall but still sits on the ground?
It is called a back outlet toilet floor mounted
Can you extend power through a 3 wire switch leg for a half switched outlet to a new switch for a new light?
Yes
What kind of outlet is needed for a sump pump?
Outlet rating should be suitable to the rating of the motor. The type should be preferably IP 55 or higher if mounted outside the sump in dry area.
What is the standard height of outlet?
Most electrician use the height of an electrician's hammer to mark the bottom of an outlet box. That height is 18 inches.
