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120-Volt Duplex Electrical Receptacles
Grounded duplex receptacles consist of an upper and lower outlet, each with three slots.

The larger (neutral) slot accepts the wide prong of a three-pronged plug; the smaller (hot) slot is for the narrow prong, and the U-shaped grounding slot is for the grounding prong.

Both amperage and voltage are clearly stamped on the front.

Many receptacles include push-in terminals in back, facilitating so-called "backwiring" (note that this wiring method is illegal in some areas). Duplex receptacles come in several colors.
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