Tamper-Resistant Receptacles- How to Do it Yourself Testing and Important Components

Electrical outlets Tamper Resistant Receptacles-What are Tamper-Resistant Electrical Receptacles and what is the new requirement? The 2008 National Electrical Code®(NEC®) requires new and renovated dwellings to have Tamper-Resistant Receptacles.

These receptacles have spring-loaded shutters that close off the contact openings, or slots, of the receptacles. When a plug is inserted into the receptacle, both springs are compressed and the shutters then open, allowing for the metal prongs to make contact to create an electrical circuit. Because both springs must be compressed at the same time, the shutters do not open when a child attempts to insert an object into only one contact opening, and there is no contact with electricity. Tamper- resistant receptacles are an important next step to making the home a safer place for children.

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[johnwasserman]

I guess I missed the testing portion of this video

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