Questions tagged [outlet]
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Is there a published standard for 'euro modules'?
Variously called 'Euro modules', 'Euromods', 'Euro modular', these are 'standard' sized units (1U, 2U, ..) that slot into face plates - e.g. a 1-gang face plate can take 2U; 2-gang fits 4U - that can ...
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What is the name of this connector that is above my kitchen cupboard?
This is the connector in question:
EDIT frame removed:
Bonus question: Can an amateur turn it into a power outlet to power a Philips Hue strip?
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What is the material of AC outlet plug pins? Is it standardized? Are they usually just stainless steel?
^ The title. I want to know if the material is food safe and wanted to know if it would be toxic if introduced into a material that will be consumed. It will be exposed to liquid constantly and I don'...
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Don't reversible 2 prong plugs have to account for orientation?
I don't know much about electrical hardware, so forgive any naivety. Anyways, I've been wondering: since 2 prong plugs (the reversible ones whose prongs are the same size) can be plugged into a ...
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Simulate electrical loads vs time in a institutional building
I would like to simulate how electrical loads behave in an institutional building.
For example, if we have 2 panel boards Pb-A and Pb-B which have the following loads:
Pb-A: 10 lighting circuits 120 v ...
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Is my outlet grounded?
I want to use this adapter to charge a laptop of mine's but after reading the back of the product and seeing that I need a grounded outlet, I am worried and wondering if it's possible to find out ...
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Help identifying electrical components
Sorry if this inquiry is it a little bit basic and boring, but I need some sort of help with this, and I am really not sure where to look online. I need help identifying several different electrical ...
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How both live and neutral wires can have such small voltage difference in relation to the ground in this faulty wiring?
So basically the case of my washing machine was causing a mild shock on touch when it was connected to the wall outlet. I took a multimeter and checked voltage from the case to the ground, and it ...
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Max power from surge protector
I have a surge-protected outlet from a renowned brand.
On the back it is written
10A 230v
Up voltage = 0.8KV
Spd class III.
The 8 outlets are Shucko format.
I do not understand that up voltage.
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What kind of coil do I need for wireless power transmission?
My project: I am trying to design a system for a school project that will help with electrical safety. My idea is a wireless electrical socket/outlet. It will use a transformer to convert 120v to 6v, ...
