There are many types of electrical outlets around your home or office. They come in all different size and shapes, different voltages and amps. They are all not all ran with the same size electrical wire. I have created a list below of variety of electrical outlets you would likely find out in the field. We also discuss what the circumstances in which they are used. Most 20 amp outlets are run in 12 AWG wire. RV plugs that are 30 amp can be run in number 10 AWG wire. If your going to be running a 50 amp outlet? You will need number 4 aluminum wire or number 6 copper. This all depends on the distance you are running the wire. Voltage drop will apply for longer runs. Visit https://phoenixarizonaelectrician.com/ or Yelp business page http://www.yelp.com/biz/arizona-electrical-solutions-phoenix for more information.
Combination Outlets: Combination outlets are space-saving designs that have two features in one device, such as an outlet with a guide light.
Tamper resistant receptacles: Used in place of conventional 15-amp and 20-amp outlets, are required by the 2008 National Electrical Code.
Weather-resistant receptacles: Outlets are required by the 2008 National Electrical Code in damp or wet locations.
GFCI: Ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle protects from hazardous ground faults.
Arc-Fault Receptacles: These devices work differently than ground faults. AFCI Receptacle offer technology to help protect against electrical fires.
Rotating outlets: Outlets can be positioned to accommodate more than one of the large type plugs from cell phone chargers, and other bathroom appliances.
30-amp or 50-amp 125V/250V receptacles for clothes dryer or cooking range.
Ungrounded or ungrounded/unpolarized outlets: These outlets are similar to standard duplex receptacles, in that they accommodate two-prong plugs, but they are missing grounding hole.
Surge suppression outlets: Like surge protectors, are designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from power spikes.
Do you have questions about electrical outlets or electrical work? Call an experienced electrician in Phoenix. We will be happy to assist you with all of your electrical contracting needs.