There are different types of power socket outlets [adapter ปลั๊กไฟ, which is the term in Thai] offered, so it is essential to know the differences between them prior to you try to rewire your home. We will currently describe the various sorts of electrical outlets.
- Standard receptacle: Standard receptacles are the normal outlets that are discovered throughout the rooms in your residence. You can plug almost all tiny family home appliances, such as televisions, radios, and computers right into a basic electrical outlet. These electrical outlets supply 120 volts of electrical energy and will typically include holes to suit 2- or three-pin plugs.
- GFCI receptacle GFCI (Ground Mistake Circuit Interrupt): GFCI receptacles are conventional in kitchens and bathrooms, or any type of place where the location can splash. They are well-known due to the fact that they have two slim ports and a semi-circular hole. These electrical outlets have an integrated into breaker, so if water does get in the outlet, the outlet will be closed down without shorting the rest of the residence. GFCI outlets have a black switch as well as a red button. The black switch can be made use to evaluate the outlet as well as the red one is used to reset the electrical outlet should it decrease.
- Dryer receptacle: Dryer receptacles are outlets that are specially made for clothes dryers. This is due to the fact that dryer outlets have pins for both 120 volts as well as 240 volts. These electrical outlets have either three or four holes for pins. If the dryer needs 120 volts, its plug will have 3 pins, as well as if it needs 240 volts, the plug will have four pins. Building regulations now require that all new homes be constructed with four-hole clothes dryer receptacles.
- Range receptacle: Electric cooking requires more power than other appliances. These receptacles are developed to give adequate electrical power for electrical cookers, as well as need to always be attached to its own circuit breaker.