Electrical Outlets & Switches

Electrical outlets and Switches (also known as outlets, electrical sockets, plugs, and wall plugs) allow electrical equipment to connect to the electrical grid. The electrical grid provides alternating current to the outlet.

There are two primary types of Electrical Outlets and Switches: domestic and industrial.

While not obvious from looking at them, the two sides of an electrical outlet represent part of a ‘loop of wire’, and plugging an electrical device into that outlet completes that loop, which allows electricity to flow through the device so it can operate. In other words, each side of an electrical outlet acts as a terminal.

As you can see, there are several different grades and types of electrical outlets. That being said, installing an electrical outlet at home, while it can be done, is nearly always something that you should hire an expert for. Dealing with wiring can be tricky and delicate, and it requires knowledge of how electrical circuits work.

So, if you’re asking yourself, “Do I need an electrician to add an outlet?”, then we highly encourage you to hire a locally trained professional from Smart Tech Electric to do it for you. We can get it done safely, quickly, and affordably. Call or email us today to get a free quote and have your new outlet installed right away.

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