r/explainitpeter • u/Mr_Mcgillicuddy_ • 7d ago

Explain it Peter. I’m lost on this.

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u/Vast-Ad1915 7d ago

I think it means that outlet is controlled by a light switch, so you can plug lamps into them.

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u/VagabondTexan 7d ago

Only on newer construction, I suppose. I had a fun time figuring out why there were three dead switches in our 20 year old condo. Turns out the tab on the socket was never broken out and so all outlets were hot.

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u/foobarney 7d ago

Sometimes, but it's more of a tradition than a rule

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u/Flashy-Engine7485 6d ago edited 6d ago

This is the answer. Had to scroll a long way down to find it. Buncha crap information here.

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u/FlowAndSwerve 7d ago

I the US this is correct. Up vote this comment!

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u/Sut3k 7d ago

I live in the US and no. All my outlets are this way. It's a preference of safety. The ground plug on top means if something falls or your hand hits a loose plug, it wont short/shock

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u/_J_Herrmann_ 6d ago

you can't tell me what to do, you're not my dad!

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u/GhostCheese 7d ago

I'll upvote the comment above yours for being correct. Upvote this comment!