question for electricians

[echo4747]

In a shop, I have a receptacle that sees frequent use (cords plugged in and pulled out frequently) Commercial type receptacles last roughly for 1-1-1/2 yrs before they get sloppy and the plugs/cords fall out easily. My question is: Would a hospital grade receptacle last longer than an industrial grade receptacle?

 

[edro]

Yeah, I think that's the main difference.
The retention mechanism is stronger and beefier.

If it's the same plug going in and out, you can use a switched outlet instead of unplugging it every time:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Cooper-W...0llW5p7Gu2V1VHLWn_LmnRoCtyvw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[edro]

This Leviton sales sheet shows some of the test requirements on sheet 3.
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcG...=oVhhxKxahcQ6ERZ4-PFY6A&label=IBE&appName=IBE.

Neat.

 

[echo4747]

This Leviton sales sheet shows some of the test requirements on sheet 3.
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcG...=oVhhxKxahcQ6ERZ4-PFY6A&label=IBE&appName=IBE.

Neat.

very informational.. thanks for that link. These receptacles are fairly expensive but I found some on ebay reasonably priced (10pcs for $25)

 

[utahraptor]

Here is one place selling them, though I never trust a vendor that only offers prices with quotes: http://www.internationalconfig.com/hospital_grade_wiring_devices.asp

Here is another source with an actual way to order: http://www.grainger.com/category/ecatalog/N-1z0dsr8

 

[Vdubchaos]

1 to 1.5 years? Since when

My residential receptacles last WAY longer than that (I used them often).

How about just getting a strip?

 

[Atecnolar]

O padrão de vocês é diferente do nosso, aqui no Brasil.

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Welcome to AnandTech Forums. Sorry. Had to remove your link. Allow me to translate your text:

"Your pattern is different from ours, here in Brazil."

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