So tell people to quit saying 110 and 220. In the us it seems we have used the terms interchangeably to describe the common residential ac mains outlets.
You may think that the safe route then is to simply go with 120 volt outlets throughout your home.
120 outlet. These outlets have been in use in their present form since the early 1950s. When 120 volt outlets are enough. Homes and businesses have a rating of 120 volts.
The 110 volt outlet has been modified to be in specs with the ul listing for safety to todays standards and the power company has raised the voltage to 120 volts about the time of wwll. The actual current widely accepted standard is that the ac mains voltage should generally be 120v and vary typically by no more than abo. Specialty outlets for larger items such as a stove electric clothes dryer or a large btu air conditioner carry more voltage but the vast majority of the wall outlets have two prong outlets with a third hole for grounding.
But as it turns out both the 120 volt and 240 volt alternatives can be beneficial depending on your needs and appliances. The 120 volt power outlet is the standard electrical outlet in use in homes in north america. Now to answer your question you can only buy a 120 volt outlet not a 110 volt one.
Shop our selection of 120 volt electrical outlets receptacles in the electrical department at the home depot. Journeyman pro 5279 15 amp 120 125 volt nema 5 15 flanged outlet black commercial grade 2 pole 3 wire straight blade plug charger receptacle wfront cover 46 out of 5 stars 18. A 120 volt outlet with built in covers for safety.
Get it as soon as tomorrow aug 23. The best option is to purchase a duplex outlet that has both types of connectors. Typical outlets in us.
Free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon. Most everyday appliances only need enough electricity for a 120 volt outlet. Providing both 120 and 240 volts these receptacles have four plug in slotstwo that are hot one that is neutral and one that is grounding.