What is Electrical outlet?
An '''electrical outlet''' or '''receptacle,''' frequently called a wall outlet, is a socket that connects an electrical device to an [[electricity]] supply. In buildings, electrical outlets are usually installed in the [[wall]], although they can also be installed in the [[floor]]. Occasionally, they are found in the [[ceiling]] for powering devices such as [[garage door]] openers or [[neon sign]]s in storefront windows. Different countries often have different outlet types and [[voltage]]s. Adapters are available to convert between the different types. [[file:Electrical outlet with label.jpg|thumb|A North American electrical outlet]] == Other websites == {{Commons}} * [http://www.cnpowercords.com/world-voltage-plug-specifications.html International power cords technology] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106212034/http://www.cnpowercords.com/world-voltage-plug-specifications.html |date=2012-01-06 }} * [http://www.internationalconfig.com/GlossaryTerms.asp Glossary of standards terms] * [https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/ Electricity Around The World (about plugs, sockets and electrical systems used around the world)] * [http://www.theiet.org/publishing/wiring-regulations/colour/colchangefly.cfm Change to UK electrical wire colors 2004] * [http://www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/eng/pps/electricity_handbook01_content.shtml Household electrical safety handbook, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government] * [http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r10/nsw/subpages/history/aust_power_connectors.pdf IEEE history of Australian power connectors (in pdf format)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140824083714/http://ewh.ieee.org/r10/nsw/subpages/history/aust_power_connectors.pdf |date=2014-08-24 }} * [http://www.eskom.co.za/live/content.php?Category_ID=565 South Africa Eskom: Wiring a Plug] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126210829/http://www.eskom.co.za/live/content.php?Category_ID=565 |date=2010-11-26 }} * [http://www.e