Leviton Receptacles

Electrical receptacles are outlets or wall sockets which supply electricity to electrical devices. These receptacles are used in homes, factories and hospitals which have special electrical needs. Non-locking electrical receptacles fit electrical devices when inserted at right angles. Locking receptacles lock the plugs of an electrical device after it is plugged in and rotated. Receptacles can be obtained with pins and blades as desired. Most receptacles contain from one to five wires inside them.

Leviton receptacles are safe electrical distribution sockets which are fitted onto walls in matching color so that safety and ease of use is ensured. These receptacles can be bought at a rating of 15 to 60 Amps according to the need and situation. Receptacles are available in locking NEMA straight blade configuration to locking non-NEMA locking devices. There are special receptacles designed for special uses in hospitals industry and at homes. There are weather proof, corrosion proof lighted or isolated ground. Leviton receptacles can be mounted on the surface or flush mounted or short strap devices.

According to the requirements set by NEC in January 1st 2008, all receptacles are required to be tamper proof or tamper resistant. Leviton receptacles are safe since they only permit a pair of prongs of a plug to be inserted by sealing the entry points with a plastic seal. Therefore if a foreign object is inserted by mistake, there will be no risk of electrocution. Sometimes plastic caps and other sockets tend to break if they are damaged with a blow. Research has shown that in a period of ten years from 1991 to 2001 a staggering 24000 kids who were younger than ten years have suffered injuries from inserting objects such as pins and keys into receptacles, sometimes there were deaths of children due to electrocution. Not only in homes, there is a need of safe receptacles in industry as well.

Leviton is one of the first companies in the industry to offer a complete line of these tamper proof receptacles. Leviton receptacles which are resistant proof range from 15 to 20 Amps single receptacles are made for residences and industries. They can be customized to match the different colors of different interiors of houses or factories. Residential Leviton receptacles range from 15 Amps duplex models to Decora styles. These receptacles are also available in SmartLock which is 20 or 15 Amp and the regular model. Commercial models are 15 to 20 traditional and single receptacles. There are also weather-resistant duplex receptacles available for commercial use.

Leviton receptacles that are tamper proof are great accessories for houses where there are one family or multiple families living in the same house. Leviton receptacles in general are good electrical sources for homes and factories alike. They come in a variety of colors so that they can match interiors. There are a range of models of Leviton receptacles which are designed to withstand harsh conditions outdoors. These wall mounted receptacles are used in special cases like in concerts, movie production sets and in power related applications where components are used outside for a period of time.