February 7, 2012 By ©2007-2012Author - Licensed Electrical Contractor Filed under Outlets, Switched Outlet

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Half Hot Switched Outlets Explained

Half Hot Switched Outlets Explained

 

The Purpose of the Brass Tab or Link on an Outlet

What is the purpose of the of brass tab on an electrical outlet.

This electrical question came from: Bart, a Homeowner from Elliot Lake , ON
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Bart.

Wiring Switched Outlets

  • The brass tab is a link between the top and bottom receptacles that allow them to be isolated from one another for applications such as a wall outlet that has one receptacle controlled by the wall switch while the other receptacle is hot all the time. this is also known as a half-hot or switched outlet

The Following links will assist you with Switched Outlets

How to wire a switched outlet

Electrical outlet wiring
outlet-wiring

  • Wiring Electrical Outlet for the Home
  • Home electrical wiring includes 110 volt outlets and 220 volt outlets and receptacles which are common place in every home. See how wiring electrical outlets for the home are done.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Half Hot Switched Outlets Explained”
  1. Dave Rongey says:
    January 27, 2011 at 11:08 am

    Hi Jayson, No – in a home it’s up to you what orientation your would like the outlet to be.
    Dave

  2. Jayson says:
    January 20, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Does code require a switched outlet be upside down?


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