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If you're on the equator, can you use non-polarized receptacles?


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By virtue of the fact most equatorial countries are "third world", with apparently little or no regs or enforcement, anything goes.

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So if I design a triplex receptacle which is 2.5" tall, 1.25" deep and 1.75" wide, it will fit most boxes?

Don't worry, I won't change your 125V plugs. I just wanted to check that my new 250V system would fit American boxes too.

[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 08-05-2003).]

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Sure, as long as there is a "yoke" to attach it to the box, with screw holes that are 3 and 9/32 of an inch apart (vertically).

Here's a drawing I found that should clear up any questions:

[Linked Image from 65.108.216.53]

"A" depends on the depth, see the posting above.

The lighter areas are the mounting tabs that may or may not be needed, depending on the method used to mount the box in the wall. They have no bearing on the device that is used, since it will attach to the screw holes that are spaced as mentioned above.

Note: The screw holes for mounting the device are described as "#6-32 TAP" on the one drawing that I saw.

[This message has been edited by ThinkGood (edited 08-05-2003).]

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as to the ground orientation, some city regs address this specifically. Where I live city regs require ground up above 4' and ground down below 4'

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