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Guide to Electrical Receptacles

Find the best electrical receptacles for your company's needs


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Electrical receptacles vary in use and design. Choose an electrical wall receptacle, electrical switch receptacle,  electrical plug receptacle or an outdoor electrical receptacle, among others. Companies use each receptacle in different applications, to help make the job in which they're employed a success.

Information about electrical receptacles providers, electrical receptacles suppliers, electrical receptacles manufacturers and electrical receptacles distributors can help you find the electrical receptacles that would most benefit your company. Use these points to determine the electrical receptacles that would suit you best, as well as the manufacturers that provide them.

1. Look for the best, economical electrical plug receptacle.

2. Find a quality electrical switch receptacle.

3. Purchase the best-suited outdoor electrical receptacle for your business.

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Find an electrical plug receptacle


Electric plug receptacles (also known as an electrical outlet receptacle) come in 15 Amp, 20 Amp, 30 Amp and 50 Amp configurations. While the 15 Amp plug receptacle is the exception, most include a ground wire in the electrical receptacle wiring. Get the electrical plug receptacle configuration that compliments your needs.

I recommend: One worldwide electrical receptacle distributor and electrical receptacle manufacturer is Pass & Seymour/Legrand, located in Syracuse, NY. It is possible to buy electrical receptacles directly from this company as well as through an electrical receptacles supplier such as building supply or hardware stores. Another manufacturer and distributor of electrical receptacles is Quail Electronics. They can provide information about bulk pricing.

Get an electrical switch receptacle for your company


Electrical switch receptacles come in various configurations, such as a single switch and electrical receptacle or multiple switches with electrical receptacles. Purchase the electrical switch receptacles configuration that suits your space and connection needs.

I recommend: Trusted manufacturers of electrical switch receptacles are Garvin Industries and International Configurations. International Configurations, as its name implies, specializes in manufacturing receptacles to suit non-US electrical systems, an important consideration when designing offshore factories or offices.

Purchase outdoor electrical receptacles


Not all outdoor electrical receptacles are the same. Compare each item and manufacturer to determine the outdoor electrical receptacles that best fit your company.

I recommend: Hope Electrical Products is a electrical receptacle manufacturer and supplier of outdoor electrical receptacles for marine use. Some of their plugs include an interlock device that further protects from water infiltration. This is especially helpful in marine use. Check out specially designed multi-receptacle portable power boxes from Walther Electric.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • The right electric receptacle is critical in the building trade. Having access to a variety of electrical receptacles and switches helps your company thrive. Create an electrical receptacle directory to keep track of your inventory so you can easily find the parts you need.

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