Common Outlet Types (Know What You’re Looking At)

1. Standard Duplex Outlet

  • Found in bedrooms, living rooms
  • Two plug-in spots
  • No test/reset buttons
a standard 15 amp duplex outlet, outlet cover and a metal outlet box in a residential new construction environment

2. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)

  • Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors
  • Has TEST / RESET buttons
  • Protects against shock near water

3. Tamper-Resistant (TR)

  • Required in most homes now
  • Spring-loaded shutters (kids can’t stick things in)
  • Looks normal, feels stiffer

4. AFCI (Arc Fault)

  • Usually breaker-based, sometimes outlet-based
  • Protects against arc fires
  • Common in bedrooms
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