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2. An easy fix for cluttered outlets, grab these socket cover ...

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   These socket cover cords have nearly 46,000 5-star reviews, with shoppers raving about this clutter-clearing gadget. An easy fix for cluttered outlets, grab these socket cover extension cords for ...

3. Sleek Socket Ultra-Thin Electrical Outlet Cover is a must-have

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   Meanwhile, the Sleek Socket Electrical Outlet Cover has a three-foot cable itself that can be easily hidden away behind your electronics, clamped to your baseboard or stowed behind your ...

4. History of AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   Originally, sockets were rated at 10 A 250 V, because the NEC limited lighting circuits to 10 A. In 1923, the code changed to allow lighting circuits to be fused at 15 A, but the previous 10 A rule still applied to circuits over 125 V. [22] The higher voltages were rarely used for lighting and appliances. Most sockets with this rating are of ...

5. Faceplate - Wikipedia

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   Electrical outlet, also referred to as a wall plate, outlet cover, or socket cover; Front panel, of computers; Head unit, stereo system component; Motherboard, input/output port panel such as on an ATX; Cover (container) Faceplate (housing), decorative elements of housing Nokia 5110, mobile phone with interchangeable faceplates

6. AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

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   BS 546, Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors for AC (50–60 Hz) circuits up to 250 V is an older British Standard for three-pin AC power plugs and sockets. Originally published in April 1934, it was updated by a 1950 edition which is still current, [1] with eight amendments up to 1999. BS 546 is also the ...

7. Light switch - Wikipedia

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   Two light switches in one box. The switch on the right is a dimmer switch. The switch box is covered by a decorative plate. The first light switch employing "quick-break technology" was invented by John Henry Holmes in 1884 in the Shieldfield district of Newcastle upon Tyne. [1]