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What is the difference between a tamper proof outlet and a regular outlet?
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∙ 12y ago
It is not the outlet that is tamper proof it is the cover plate over the device. The covers have special screws that hold the cover plate on. These consist of several different designs. Some are designed like a dome with two holes adjacent to one another, others are elliptical and taper to each end. It takes a special screwdriver to take these screws out (tamper proof). Pliers will not even work to take the screws out as they slip off the screw when pinching pressure is applied. Most of these types of screws are used in institutions to keep public fingers out of the electrical equipment. eg. prisons
Answer for countries in Europe and other world areas running a 50 Hz supply service.Tamper Proof Outlets are standard wall outlets that feature a shutter mechanism that protects children from sticking foreign objects into the receptacle (like hairpins, keys and paper clips). The spring-loaded shutter system in the outlet only allows electricity to flow when equal pressure is applied simultaneously to both shutters such as when an electrical plug is inserted. During unused conditions, both shutters are closed, and openings are covered.
CommentBritish socket outlets are fitted with shutters that are opened by the (longer) earth pin of the plug, not by the line/neutral pins.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoNot 100% sure on this but I believe these are the child proof outlets that have a shutter device that covers the slots to prevent a child from putting anything in there. The shutter only opens if a plug is inserted w/ a prong in each side (neutral and hot).
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∙ 14y agotamper proof means that the device cannot be accessed without the use of a specialist tool .
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Yes, you can still have an electrical fault current on an appliance or the wiring which needs to have a ground return path for personal and equipment safety.
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Get tamper data. Redeem and use it? Is it that hard? Omg..
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What is another word for tamper?
mess with it
