120/240-Volt Electrical Receptacles

By +Don Vandervort, HomeTips

Providing both 120 and 240 volts, these receptacles have four plug-in slots—two that are hot, one that is neutral, and one that is grounding.

Before making your purchase, inspect the plug and determine the amperage requirements of the appliance you intend to use on that outlet to make sure it is compatible with the receptacle’s slot pattern. You can find styles that mount directly onto a surface or that are recessed into a wall.

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