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Are hospital grade outlets better?
These outlets are designed and tested to not only comply with general use requirements, but are held to higher performance standards including additional grounding reliability and increased assembly integrity, strength and durability. These outlets are much stronger than regular receptacles.
Are hospital grade receptacles tamper resistant?
Hospital-Grade Tamper-Resistant Compact Design Receptacle, Back and Side Wire, 20A, 125V, Ivory | Commercial Receptacles | Outlets and Receptacles | Wiring Devices.
Why are hospital plugs upside down?
All that holds a faceplate in position is one short screw for an AC receptacle. If the screw loosens and falls out, the faceplate will drop down and short out the two power prongs on anything that is plugged into that outlet. Such accidents used to be commonplace which is why power receptacles were put in upside down.
What do green dots on outlets mean?
hospital-grade
The green dots indicate that the UPS outlets and plug are certified as hospital-grade and may be used within patient-care vicinities. TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
What does a red receptacle mean?
emergency backup power
The red outlets (sometimes referred to as sockets) in hospitals and medical facilities indicate that they are on emergency backup power. The bright red color helps nurses, doctors, and hospital staff quickly and clearly identify where to plug in critical equipment during an emergency situation.
What do Orange receptacles mean?
isolated ground receptacles
According to an information article by Scott Spyrka @spyrkaelectric.com, the orange outlets are isolated ground receptacles that can provide electricity directly from a grounding point, meaning they maintain power even if the circuit breaker is tripped or power is interrupted elsewhere.
What does a orange receptacle mean?
What is a red receptacle?
The red outlets (sometimes referred to as sockets) in hospitals and medical facilities indicate that they are on emergency backup power. The bright red color helps nurses, doctors, and hospital staff quickly and clearly identify where to plug in critical equipment during an emergency situation.