16:22 Feb 5, 2020 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng / Technical specifcation for design of electrical installations | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Robert Carter Mexico Local time: 09:06 | ||||||
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4 +1 | (US) outlets (receptacles) / (UK) power sockets (plug sockets) |
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(US) outlets (receptacles) / (UK) power sockets (plug sockets) Explanation: I believe in the US the "contacto" is the "outlet" and "receptáculo" is "receptacle." In the UK they're known as "power sockets" or "plug sockets"; I've never heard the outer part referred to as a different part because they're usually all one piece (unlike those in Mexico and the US). "Remove indoor outlet - Add Outdoor Outlet • Unscrew the wall plate on the indoor outlet. • Unscrew and pull the receptacle from the wall." https://www.homedepot.com/c/how_to_install_an_outdoor_electr... "Power sockets, also known as plug sockets" https://www.diy.com/departments/electrical-security/switches... |
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