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You have an outlet with three light switches controlling three different lights what is this called?
A triplex outlet. It is a simple device unless one or more of these switches are "3way" switches.
Can one convert a two prong outlet to a three prong outlet?
Yes, provided that you have a ground wire in the box and that the ground wire is properly connected in the electric panel.
The severity of an electrical shock is dependant upon what three things?
The severity of an electrical shock is dependent upon three things. Location or the proximity to the source. The second is amperage, the duration of the exposure and the pathway in the body. The third is the distance of the source.
How do you convert a four prong Female to three prong male?
There are shops that can make custom adapters for this. For example, evseadapters.com Or can also make your own adapter, if you know what type of outlet and plug you are working with, and which wires to connect to which terminals. Obviously one of the slots on the female connector will remain unused, most likely the neutral slot. The two hot connections and the ground connection would be used.
Does a 208 volt outlet need a neutral?
No a 208 volt outlet does not need a neutral. 208 volts is the line voltage between any two legs of a three phase 208 volt system.
