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With the switch in the on position the receptacle is energized. With the switch in the off position the receptacle is de-energized.
A socket is a receptacle (hole) into which you insert a pin. The number of holes determines the number of pins.
The main difference between e11 and e12 light bulb sockets is their size. E11 sockets are smaller and have a diameter of 11mm, while E12 sockets are slightly larger with a diameter of 12mm. This means that E11 bulbs are not compatible with E12 sockets and vice versa. It is important to check the socket size before purchasing a light bulb to ensure it will fit properly.
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Leaving a receptacle energized will not consume power, some things left plugged in while not in use will consume power.
There will be no tension between that two points.
A wellknown example is bakelite.
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In North America the standard receptacles and switches are rated at 15 amps. A dryer receptacle is rated at 30 amps and a range receptacle is rated at 50 amps. New code rules are allowing 20 receptacles in some specific locations.
they only use electricity when an appliance is plugged in and switched on
A duplex receptacle has two devices in a composite assembly on one yoke. It is the receptacle that is what you commonly think of as a receptacle [two places to plug in a lamp...] rather than a single receptacle, which has a place to connect one device. Removing the connecting bar as described in earlier answer merely allows two circuits or separate control of the two devices. original answer: a duplex receptacle is a normal looking receptacle but the little piece of copper bar between the terminal screws on the power side has been broken off and two different circuits feed the two screws- WRONG!
Some fuses/circuit breakers blown? Some cables not connected?