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A container or devise that holds something
A "receptacle" in electrical jargon is what most people call an outlet. The above answer is correct in that it gets its name from the fact it holds something -- a plug.
In pure electrical jargon, in the United States, an "outlet" is the box that contains a switch or receptacle or from which a fixture is wired. So when you read the NEC, an outlet is the box, not the device or equipment contained in the box.
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∙ 10y agoIn electricity it is any male type input device you mount in the wall that is wired to the electrical service and you then use to plug something into to access power.
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What does a receptacle do in a plant?
The Receptacle of a flower is the bottom of the flower. It holds everything together. reproductive parts of a plant. Receptacle is female
Can you install a 277 volt receptacle in place of a 240 volt receptacle?
No. To prevent this sort of thing from happening, the 277 volt device and receptacle is physically larger that a 240 volt receptacle and will not fit in a regular receptacle junction box. For a 277 volt system the proper size junction boxes have to be purchased.
Is it safe to glue or tape an electrical socket in place?
No, the receptacle needs the screws in place to complete the bond between the metal component of the receptacle to the metal component in the receptacle's junction box. This bond is entirely separate from the grounding of the receptacle.
Is a 110 volt electric receptacle the same as 120 volt receptacle?
Yes, the rating on the receptacle is the maximum amount of voltage that is legally allowed to be applied to the device.
Is the long slot on a duplex receptacle hot or neutral?
The long slot on a duplex receptacle is the neutral pin.
Can I install a GFCI receptacle from an existing receptacle in the basement?
Yes, there is no reason why this can not be done. In fact a benefit of this is that every receptacle downstream from this new receptacle will also be protected by the GFCI receptacle.
How do you say receptacle in french?
the same : receptacle
What is the charateristics of the receptacle?
Characteristics of a receptacle is the rating in amps and the pin configuration, which govern the use that the receptacle is approved for.
What is a sentence for receptacle?
I don't know what receptacle means.
How do you spell receptacle?
It is spelt correctly in the question (receptacle).
How do you use receptacle in a sentence?
we used a receptacle to hold the cookies.
Can a single phase receptacle be tapped off a three phase receptacle?
No, pull in a separate feed for the single phase receptacle.
What does a receptacle do in a plant?
The Receptacle of a flower is the bottom of the flower. It holds everything together. reproductive parts of a plant. Receptacle is female
What is the function of receptacle of a flower?
The Receptacle of a flower is the bottom of the flower. It holds everything together. reproductive parts of a plant. Receptacle is female
What is the function in the seminal receptacle in an earthworm?
seminal receptacle = semen receiver.
What is a sentence with the word receptacle?
Please dispose of your waste products in the proper receptacle. Please place your glass items in the receptacle marked 'recyclable'.
EXPLAIN WHAT WIRES DO IN A RECEPTACLE?
Wires bring the voltage source to the junction box of the receptacle. At this point they are terminated under the screws of the receptacle. With the receptacle screwed to the junction box and the cover plate installed the outlet is ready to be used. The last thing to do is turn the breaker back on to energize the receptacle.
