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A duplex receptacle has two devices in a composite assembly on one yoke. It is the receptacle that is what you commonly think of as a receptacle [two places to plug in a lamp...] rather than a single receptacle, which has a place to connect one device.
Removing the connecting bar as described in earlier answer merely allows two circuits or separate control of the two devices.
original answer: a duplex receptacle is a normal looking receptacle but the little piece of copper bar between the terminal screws on the power side has been broken off and two different circuits feed the two screws- WRONG!
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Is the long slot on a duplex receptacle hot or neutral?
The long slot on a duplex receptacle is the neutral pin.
Duplex receptacle circuit given 15 amp breaker 225 amp load?
A 225 amp load will physically not be able to tie into a 15 amp breaker and a duplex receptacle as you can not get a 3/0 wire under the breaker and receptacle terminal screws.
Can a 20 amp duplex receptacle be mounted above a hung ceiling?
Yes, as long as it is accessible.
What is a split receptacle?
Between the two screws of the outlet there ais a break away tab. If that tab is remover the outlet will become split.
On a duplex grounding type receptacle what is strap or yoke?
The yoke or strap is the metal fram that hold everything together and where the outlet attaches to the box.
Is the long slot on a duplex receptacle hot or neutral?
The long slot on a duplex receptacle is the neutral pin.
Which one of the folling types of wire can be used with the pressure terminals of a duplex receptacle?
The types of wire you can use on duplex receptacle with pressure terminal are labeled on the receptacle, next to the holes. AWG 14 and AWG 12 are the typical wire gauges used in this application.
Duplex receptacle circuit given 15 amp breaker 225 amp load?
A 225 amp load will physically not be able to tie into a 15 amp breaker and a duplex receptacle as you can not get a 3/0 wire under the breaker and receptacle terminal screws.
Can duplex oulet have one dedicated outlet?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.Yes, if it is connected with a three wire circuit such as kitchen counter receptacles. In this case both top and bottom of the duplex receptacle are dedicated circuits. An example of a duplex receptacle being the only device in the circuit from a 15 amp breaker is the receptacle for a microwave oven.
Can a 20 amp duplex receptacle be mounted above a hung ceiling?
Yes, as long as it is accessible.
What is the position of the ground pin on wall receptacle?
In North America on a 120/240 volt home electrical system, the ground pin on a duplex wall receptacle is on the bottom.
What is the minimum depth required for a flush box that contains a standard duplex receptacle?
2-3/4"
How many plugs should you put in an electric outlet?
If it is a duplex receptacle then two cords is the maximum that should be connected to it.
What is a strap or yoke on a duplex grounding receptacle?
The yoke or strap is the metal fram that hold everything together and where the outlet attaches to the box.
What is a split receptacle?
Between the two screws of the outlet there ais a break away tab. If that tab is remover the outlet will become split.
On a duplex grounding type receptacle what is strap or yoke?
The yoke or strap is the metal fram that hold everything together and where the outlet attaches to the box.
Why does the bottom part of an outlet not work on almost all outlets in an apartment?
Shut the breaker off that feeds the circuit. Inspect the duplex receptacle on the (hot) brass side connections. If the tie bar is missing from the top to the bottom then that is the problem. If there is a wire on each of the brass screws and the tie bar is missing then the problem is the feed (breaker) to that section of the duplex receptacle is shut off.
