{"id":7280,"date":"2026-08-10T19:31:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/?p=7280"},"modified":"2026-08-10T19:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:31:31","slug":"electrical-receptacles-come-in-which-two-basic-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/fr\/blog\/electrical-receptacles-come-in-which-two-basic-varieties\/","title":{"rendered":"Les prises \u00e9lectriques se pr\u00e9sentent sous quelles deux vari\u00e9t\u00e9s de base ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Que vous refassiez le c\u00e2blage de votre maison, changiez une prise ou soyez simplement curieux des diff\u00e9rentes prises \u00e9lectriques dans la pi\u00e8ce, vous pourriez \u00eatre int\u00e9ress\u00e9 de conna\u00eetre les deux types diff\u00e9rents de prises \u00e9lectriques. Bien que cela puisse ressembler \u00e0 une question de quiz, il est important de conna\u00eetre cette information lors de l'achat de prises \u00e9lectriques, la planification de la r\u00e9novation d'une maison ou la d\u00e9termination de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 de votre vieille maison. En g\u00e9n\u00e9ral, toutes les prises \u00e9lectriques appartiennent \u00e0 deux familles de base, et une fois que vous comprenez ces familles, il vous sera assez facile de naviguer dans l'univers complexe des prises \u00e9lectriques. En d'autres termes, ce document r\u00e9pondra aux questions courantes concernant la classification des deux types diff\u00e9rents de prises \u00e9lectriques, leur apparence, leur prix relatif et d'autres facteurs importants.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>R\u00e9ponse rapide :<\/strong> Les prises \u00e9lectriques (souvent appel\u00e9es points \u00e9lectriques, prises murales ou socles) sont disponibles en seulement deux types principaux : prise avec terre et prise sans terre. Une prise deux broches sans terre est appel\u00e9e type Nema 1-15, et la prise trois broches avec terre est appel\u00e9e type Nema 5-15. Les prises avec terre sont des prises standard \u00e0 trois broches qui poss\u00e8dent une broche de terre ronde suppl\u00e9mentaire. Les prises avec terre se divisent en plusieurs cat\u00e9gories bas\u00e9es sur la tension et l'amp\u00e9rage, telles que les prises 120V (15A et 20A).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Les deux vari\u00e9t\u00e9s de base des r\u00e9ceptacles \u00e9lectriques<\/h2>\n<p>La question \u201c les r\u00e9ceptacles \u00e9lectriques existent en quelles deux vari\u00e9t\u00e9s de base \u201d re\u00e7oit deux r\u00e9ponses courantes, toutes deux correctes selon le contexte :<\/p>\n<h3>R\u00e9ponse 1 : Par la mise \u00e0 la terre \u2014 Sans terre vs. Avec terre<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Vari\u00e9t\u00e9<\/th>\n<th>Broches<\/th>\n<th>Type NEMA<\/th>\n<th>Statut dans les maisons modernes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>R\u00e9ceptacle sans terre<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 broches<\/td>\n<td>NEMA 1-15<\/td>\n<td>Obsol\u00e8te \u2014 trouv\u00e9 uniquement dans les vieilles maisons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>R\u00e9ceptacle avec terre<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 broches<\/td>\n<td>NEMA 5-15 (et 5-20)<\/td>\n<td>Standard \u2014 requis pour les nouvelles constructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Il poss\u00e8de deux fentes plates, c\u2019est pourquoi la prise deux broches sans terre est connue sous le nom de prise de type A. La prise trois broches avec terre, \u00e9galement appel\u00e9e prise de type B, poss\u00e8de une broche de terre ronde en plus des deux fentes plates pour une connexion s\u00e9curis\u00e9e au syst\u00e8me de mise \u00e0 la terre du b\u00e2timent. Dans le cadre des codes du b\u00e2timent r\u00e9cents, il est obligatoire d\u2019avoir des prises avec terre partout dans les nouveaux b\u00e2timents ainsi que de mettre \u00e0 niveau toute prise sans terre lors de r\u00e9novations dans une pi\u00e8ce en cas d\u2019inspection.<\/p>\n<h3>R\u00e9ponse 2 : Par la tension \u2014 120V vs. 240V<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Vari\u00e9t\u00e9<\/th>\n<th>Tension<\/th>\n<th>Utilisations courantes<\/th>\n<th>Amp\u00e9rage typique<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Standard \/ usage g\u00e9n\u00e9ral<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>120V<\/td>\n<td>Lampes, t\u00e9l\u00e9viseurs, t\u00e9l\u00e9phones, ordinateurs, petits appareils de cuisine<\/td>\n<td>15A ou 20A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Usage intensif \/ appareils \u00e9lectrom\u00e9nagers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>240V<\/td>\n<td>S\u00e8che-linge, cuisini\u00e8res, unit\u00e9s de climatisation, chargeurs VE, postes \u00e0 souder<\/td>\n<td>15A\u201350A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Les prises 120 volts alimentent la grande majorit\u00e9 des appareils domestiques. Les prises 240 volts (avec leurs configurations de broches distinctives) alimentent les gros appareils n\u00e9cessitant une puissance double. Si vous souhaitez comprendre la diff\u00e9rence en d\u00e9tail, notre guide sur <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/fr\/blog\/difference-between-120v-and-240v-outlets\/\">la diff\u00e9rence entre les prises 120V et 240V<\/a> l\u2019explique avec des exemples.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7282\" src=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Different-Names-for-the-Same-Thing-Outlet-Socket-Receptacle.webp\" alt=\"Diff\u00e9rents noms pour la m\u00eame chose : prise, socle, r\u00e9ceptacle\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Diff\u00e9rents noms pour la m\u00eame chose : prise, socle, r\u00e9ceptacle<\/h2>\n<p>Avant de poursuivre notre discussion, clarifions certains termes car un m\u00eame dispositif porte plusieurs noms \u2014 tous corrects :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>R\u00e9ceptacle \u00e9lectrique \u2014 le terme technique officiel utilis\u00e9 par les \u00e9lectriciens et dans les codes \u00e9crits<\/li>\n<li>Prise de courant ou prise \u00e9lectrique \u2014 le terme courant en anglais britannique et dans la plupart de l\u2019Asie<\/li>\n<li>Prise murale ou simplement prise \u2014 le terme utilis\u00e9 en anglais am\u00e9ricain pour d\u00e9signer cet appareil<\/li>\n<li>Point d\u2019alimentation \u2014 un terme utilis\u00e9 par les Australiens et N\u00e9o-Z\u00e9landais<\/li>\n<li>Prise de courant \u2014 un autre terme populaire utilis\u00e9 en anglais britannique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strictement parlant, \u201c r\u00e9ceptacle \u201d d\u00e9signe l\u2019appareil fix\u00e9 dans un mur qui re\u00e7oit la fiche, tandis que \u201c prise \u201d signifie l\u2019emplacement de l\u2019alimentation \u00e9lectrique (ce qui peut aussi inclure le luminaire). Cependant, dans le langage courant, ils sont utilis\u00e9s de mani\u00e8re interchangeable ainsi que \u201c socket \u201d et \u201c outlet \u201d. Pour un examen plus d\u00e9taill\u00e9 de la terminologie et de l\u2019anatomie, voir notre article sur <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/fr\/blog\/what-is-an-electrical-receptacle\/\">ce qu\u2019est un r\u00e9ceptacle \u00e9lectrique<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Comment les r\u00e9ceptacles sont class\u00e9s : le syst\u00e8me NEMA<\/h2>\n<p>Le syst\u00e8me de classification utilis\u00e9 pour tous les r\u00e9ceptacles nord-am\u00e9ricains a \u00e9t\u00e9 d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 par la National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) et poss\u00e8de un code de classification. Par exemple, le code 5-15R se d\u00e9compose comme suit :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Le premier chiffre (c\u2019est-\u00e0-dire 5) indique le type de famille de configuration et montre la tension et la mise \u00e0 la terre.<\/li>\n<li>Le deuxi\u00e8me chiffre (c\u2019est-\u00e0-dire 15) d\u00e9finit la capacit\u00e9 en amp\u00e8res.<\/li>\n<li>La lettre d\u00e9signe le type de r\u00e9ceptacle (R) par opposition \u00e0 la fiche (P).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Code NEMA<\/th>\n<th>Tension<\/th>\n<th>Amp\u00e9rage<\/th>\n<th>Broches<\/th>\n<th>Usage courant<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1-15R<\/td>\n<td>120V<\/td>\n<td>15A<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Anciennes prises non mises \u00e0 la terre (obsol\u00e8tes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5-15R<\/td>\n<td>120V<\/td>\n<td>15A<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Prise domestique standard<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5-20R<\/td>\n<td>120V<\/td>\n<td>20A<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Cuisines, salles de bains, buanderies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6-15R<\/td>\n<td>240V<\/td>\n<td>15A<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Climatiseur de fen\u00eatre, petits \u00e9quipements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6-20R<\/td>\n<td>240V<\/td>\n<td>20A<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Compresseurs d\u2019air, outils \u00e9lectriques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14-30R<\/td>\n<td>120\/240V<\/td>\n<td>30A<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>S\u00e8che-linge \u00e9lectriques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14-50R<\/td>\n<td>120\/240V<\/td>\n<td>50A<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Cuisini\u00e8res, raccordements pour VR, chargeurs VE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les diff\u00e9rents styles utilis\u00e9s dans les prises, consultez notre article sur les types de prises \u00e9lectriques qui traite \u00e0 la fois des types NEMA utilis\u00e9s en Am\u00e9rique du Nord et d\u2019autres types de fiches internationales.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>R\u00e9ceptacles 120V : Les prises du quotidien<\/h2>\n<p>Ce sont les prises que vous utilisez tous les jours. Toutes sont mises \u00e0 la terre (sauf le type obsol\u00e8te \u00e0 2 broches) et sont \u00e9valu\u00e9es pour 120 volts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7283\" src=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/120V-Receptacles-The-Everyday-Outlets.webp\" alt=\"R\u00e9ceptacles 120V : Les prises du quotidien\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>NEMA 5-15R \u2014 La prise standard 15A<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apparence : Deux fentes verticales (dont une un peu plus large) et un trou rond en dessous<\/li>\n<li>Caract\u00e9ristiques \u00e9lectriques : 120 volts, 15 amp\u00e8res (consommation d\u2019environ 1800 watts)<\/li>\n<li>Application : G\u00e9n\u00e9ralement install\u00e9e dans les chambres, salons, couloirs et autres circuits \u00e0 usage g\u00e9n\u00e9ral<\/li>\n<li>Type : Ce type de prise est le plus courant, celui auquel on pense habituellement en imaginant une prise murale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NEMA 5-20R \u2014 La prise 20A<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apparence : Semblable \u00e0 la 5-15R, sauf qu\u2019une des fentes a la forme d\u2019un T couch\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9valuation : \u00c9valu\u00e9e pour 120 volts, 20 amp\u00e8res (supporte environ 2400 watts).<\/li>\n<li>Installation : Utilis\u00e9e dans les cuisines, salles de bains, buanderies, garages ou partout o\u00f9 un courant de 20 amp\u00e8res est n\u00e9cessaire.<\/li>\n<li>Compatibilit\u00e9 : Compatible avec 15 amp\u00e8res.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NEMA 1-15R \u2014 L\u2019ancienne prise \u00e0 2 broches<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Caract\u00e9ristique : Simplement deux ouvertures verticales, sans aucune ouverture circulaire.<\/li>\n<li>Capacit\u00e9 : 120V ; minimum 15A, mais sans mise \u00e0 la terre.<\/li>\n<li>Pr\u00e9sente dans : Maisons construites avant les ann\u00e9es 60.<\/li>\n<li>Pr\u00e9caution : Non s\u00e9curitaire pour connecter des ordinateurs, gadgets ou machines, et doit \u00eatre remplac\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notre comparaison de <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/fr\/blog\/2-prong-vs-3-prong-outlet\/\">prises \u00e0 2 broches vs. prises \u00e0 3 broches<\/a> explique en d\u00e9tail les diff\u00e9rences de s\u00e9curit\u00e9.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>R\u00e9ceptacles 240V : Les prises haute puissance<\/h2>\n<p>Les prises 240 volts fournissent le double de tension pour les gros appareils. Elles ont des configurations de broches distinctives qui emp\u00eachent de brancher accidentellement un appareil 120V.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7284\" src=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/240V-Receptacles-The-Heavy-Duty-Outlets.webp\" alt=\"R\u00e9ceptacles 240V : Les prises haute puissance\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type NEMA<\/th>\n<th>Cote<\/th>\n<th>Apparence<\/th>\n<th>Appareil typique<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>6-15R \/ 6-20R<\/td>\n<td>240V, 15\u201320A<\/td>\n<td>Deux fentes horizontales + terre ronde<\/td>\n<td>Climatiseur de fen\u00eatre, compresseurs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10-30R<\/td>\n<td>120\/240V, 30A<\/td>\n<td>Trois broches, sans terre (s\u00e8che-linge pr\u00e9-1996)<\/td>\n<td>Anciens s\u00e8che-linge \u00e9lectriques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14-30R<\/td>\n<td>120\/240V, 30A<\/td>\n<td>Quatre broches (neutre en forme de L)<\/td>\n<td><strong>S\u00e8che-linge \u00e9lectriques modernes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14-50R<\/td>\n<td>120\/240V, 50A<\/td>\n<td>Four prongs<\/td>\n<td>Ranges, RV parks, EV chargers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Key points in the context of code:<\/span> Code has mandated that all new dryer and range circuits that operate on 240V must come with 4-wire connections or the 14-series type in which the connection is grounded. The alternate 3-wire 10-series cannot be employed in new installations anymore.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Appearance Differences at a Glance<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to tell the basic varieties apart just by looking at them:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Receptacle<\/th>\n<th>Slots<\/th>\n<th>Distinguishing Feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2-prong ungrounded (1-15R)<\/td>\n<td>2 vertical slots<\/td>\n<td>No round hole at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3-prong 15A (5-15R)<\/td>\n<td>2 vertical + 1 round<\/td>\n<td>Both slots vertical, round ground below<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3-prong 20A (5-20R)<\/td>\n<td>1 vertical + 1 T-shaped + 1 round<\/td>\n<td>Sideways T slot on the left<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>240V straight-blade (6-15R\/6-20R)<\/td>\n<td>2 horizontal + 1 round<\/td>\n<td>Both slots horizontal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dryer (14-30R)<\/td>\n<td>3 slots + 1 round<\/td>\n<td>L-shaped neutral slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Range\/EV (14-50R)<\/td>\n<td>3 slots + 1 round<\/td>\n<td>Larger, L-shaped neutral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Examine the face plate either: the TEST and RESET buttons are present in a GFCI outlet; tamper-resistant outlet has sliding shutters in the openings and a USB outlet has USB ports on the face plate.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Special-Purpose Receptacles: GFCI, TR, USB<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the two basic varieties, modern receptacles add safety and convenience features:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Ce qu'il fait<\/th>\n<th>Where Required<\/th>\n<th>Prix<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>D\u00e9tecte les d\u00e9fauts de terre \u2014 courant fuyant vers la terre \u00e0 travers une personne ou de l'eau \u2014 et se d\u00e9clenche \u00e0 5 milliamp\u00e8res en quelques millisecondes. Identifi\u00e9e par les boutons TEST et RESET.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Trips the circuit if it detects current leaking to ground (prevents shock)<\/td>\n<td>Bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoors, basements<\/td>\n<td>$10\u2013$25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tamper-resistant (TR)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Internal shutters block objects inserted by children<\/td>\n<td>Required in all new residential construction<\/td>\n<td>$2\u2013$5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>USB receptacle<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Built-in USB-A \/ USB-C charging ports<\/td>\n<td>Optional \u2014 desks, nightstands, kitchens<\/td>\n<td>$15\u2013$45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>D\u00e9tecte la signature \u00e9lectrique unique d'un arc et se d\u00e9clenche avant que l'arc ne puisse provoquer un incendie. La protection AFCI peut \u00eatre fournie au disjoncteur ou \u00e0 la premi\u00e8re prise du circuit.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Detects dangerous arcing in wiring<\/td>\n<td>Bedrooms and living areas (circuit-level)<\/td>\n<td>$15\u2013$30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Combination switch\/outlet<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Switch and receptacle in one device<\/td>\n<td>Where a switched outlet is needed<\/td>\n<td>$4\u2013$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For a full overview of the four main outlet categories used in homes, our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/fr\/blog\/what-are-the-4-types-of-electrical-outlets\/\">the 4 types of electrical outlets<\/a> is a quick, visual reference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Which Receptacle for Which Room?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7285\" src=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Which-Receptacle-for-Which-Room.webp\" alt=\"Which Receptacle for Which Room\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<th>Recommended Receptacle<\/th>\n<th>Why<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bedroom \/ living room<\/td>\n<td>15A TR receptacle<\/td>\n<td>Tamper-resistant required; 15A plenty for general use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kitchen countertop<\/td>\n<td>20A GFCI receptacle<\/td>\n<td>Code requires GFCI within 6 ft of sink; 20A for small appliances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Salle de bain<\/td>\n<td>20A GFCI<\/td>\n<td>GFCI mandatory near water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Garage \/ workshop<\/td>\n<td>GFCI + a 240V 6-20R<\/td>\n<td>GFCI for wet\/damp conditions; 240V for tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Laundry room<\/td>\n<td>GFCI 20A + 14-30R dryer outlet<\/td>\n<td>Wet area + dryer circuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outdoors<\/td>\n<td>Weather-resistant GFCI (WR-GFCI)<\/td>\n<td>Must resist weather and ground faults<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EV charging<\/td>\n<td>14-50R (or hardwired charger)<\/td>\n<td>50A capacity for fast charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Desk \/ nightstand<\/td>\n<td>USB + TR receptacle<\/td>\n<td>Convenient charging, child-safe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Price Guide: What Outlets Cost<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Retail Price<\/th>\n<th>Brand Name Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Basic 15A 3-prong receptacle<\/td>\n<td>$1\u2013$3<\/td>\n<td>$2\u2013$5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20A receptacle<\/td>\n<td>$2\u2013$5<\/td>\n<td>$4\u2013$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tamper-resistant 15A<\/td>\n<td>$2\u2013$4<\/td>\n<td>$3\u2013$6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D\u00e9tecte les d\u00e9fauts de terre \u2014 courant fuyant vers la terre \u00e0 travers une personne ou de l'eau \u2014 et se d\u00e9clenche \u00e0 5 milliamp\u00e8res en quelques millisecondes. Identifi\u00e9e par les boutons TEST et RESET.<\/td>\n<td>$10\u2013$18<\/td>\n<td>$15\u2013$25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USB receptacle (dual port)<\/td>\n<td>$12\u2013$25<\/td>\n<td>$20\u2013$45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D\u00e9tecte la signature \u00e9lectrique unique d'un arc et se d\u00e9clenche avant que l'arc ne puisse provoquer un incendie. La protection AFCI peut \u00eatre fournie au disjoncteur ou \u00e0 la premi\u00e8re prise du circuit.<\/td>\n<td>$15\u2013$25<\/td>\n<td>$20\u2013$30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dryer receptacle (14-30R)<\/td>\n<td>$8\u2013$15<\/td>\n<td>$12\u2013$20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Range\/EV receptacle (14-50R)<\/td>\n<td>$10\u2013$20<\/td>\n<td>$15\u2013$30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There are differences among brands, finishes (like white, ivory, black, brass), and certification (UL certified vs. unlisted generic) that cause the price to change. Also, installation by professionals may cost from USD 50 to 150 for each outlet depending on the place of installation and the condition of wiring.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Top Receptacle Brands<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Marque<\/th>\n<th>Country<\/th>\n<th>Price Tier<\/th>\n<th>Known For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Leviton<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00c9tats-Unis<\/td>\n<td>Mid<\/td>\n<td>Decora designer line, wide selection, reliable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eaton \/ Cooper Wiring<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00c9tats-Unis<\/td>\n<td>Mid<\/td>\n<td>Commercial-grade durability, commercial installs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Legrand (Pass &amp; Seymour)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>France\/USA<\/td>\n<td>Mid-High<\/td>\n<td>Designer finishes, smart outlets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hubbell<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00c9tats-Unis<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Industrial-grade receptacles, extreme reliability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GE (Current)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00c9tats-Unis<\/td>\n<td>Budget-Mid<\/td>\n<td>Everyday outlets, widely available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kopp \/ Belanko<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Allemagne<\/td>\n<td>Mid<\/td>\n<td>European-style quality sockets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>IGOTO<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chine<\/td>\n<td>Valeur<\/td>\n<td>Smart switches and sockets, OEM for global brands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Schneider Electric<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>France<\/td>\n<td>Mid-High<\/td>\n<td>Unica and Clipsal lines, global standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For everyday residential use, Leviton and Eaton are the most-installed brands in North America. If you want premium finishes or smart features, Legrand and Schneider lead the way. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/gog-elec.com\/fr\/blog\/top-10-wiring-devices-brands-in-the-world\/\">10 meilleures marques de dispositifs de c\u00e2blage dans le monde<\/a> goes deeper into each manufacturer&#8217;s strengths.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n<h3>What are the different types of electrical receptacles?<\/h3>\n<p>Electrical outlets belong to two main categories, namely the ungrounded outlets (with two prongs) and the grounded outlets (with three prongs). Other classifications could be made vertically. The types of electrical receptacles that are commonplace today include: NEMA 1-15 (now obsolete 2-prong), NEMA 5-15 (standard 15-amp 3-prong outlet), NEMA 5-20 (20 amps with T-shaped hole), NEMA 6-15\/6-20 (240 volts tools), NEMA 14-30 (for electric dryers) and NEMA 14-50 (for electric range and recreational vehicle). Using special kinds of outlets provides additional advantages.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the two types of outlets that are found in an electrical system?<\/h3>\n<p>In electrical systems, there are two main varieties of outlets: the 120-volt outlets (the general-purpose electric outlets which are used for powering small devices such as lamps, electronic gadgets and other household equipment) and the 240-volt outlets (which are high-power outlets for home appliances such as dryers, ovens, air conditioners and EV chargers). The other way of identifying the two different types of outlets can be through grounding which refers to two types of outlets namely two-prong ungrounded outlets (found in older homes now considered obsolete) and three-prong grounded outlets (the current standard). They basically refer to the two distinct ways in which devices consume electricity from different types of outlets.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the two types of electrical systems?<\/h3>\n<p>Almost everyone talks of two kinds of electric systems namely, single-phase and three-phase systems. Single-phase systems (usually 120\/240 volts) are utilized in most residences. They have two hot conductors and one neutral wire. Three-phase systems (208 volts or 480 volts) are utilized in industrial and commercial settings to deliver higher amounts of power more effectively and run heavy motors. Residential installations almost always rely on single-phase electricity. There may be a few instances where a household may use some form of three-phase electric equipment such as a water well pump, a workshop, or a solar inverter.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the two basic categories of electrical switches?<\/h3>\n<p>Electrical switches fall under two primary classifications: the single-pole switch that allows control of one electrical load from a single position and the three-way switch that gives control of an electrical load from two locations. Other classifications exist, among them the four-way switch (which is used when controlling a light from three or several locations) and special-type switches such as smart switches, timers, and dimmers. However, single-pole and three-way switches remain the two most important types of electric switch. The single-pole switch consists of two terminals, while the three-way switch is composed of three terminals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>R\u00e9f\u00e9rences<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nema.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association)<\/a> \u2014 The standards body that defines the NEMA receptacle configuration system (1-15, 5-15, 6-15, 14-30, 14-50, etc.) used throughout North America.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/codes-and-standards\/all-codes-and-standards\/list-of-codes-and-standards\/detail?code=70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFPA 70 (Code \u00e9lectrique national)<\/a> \u2014 The code that governs receptacle requirements, including GFCI protection locations, tamper-resistant outlets, and 4-wire 240V circuits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ul.com\/resources\/plugs-and-receptacles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UL Standards for Plugs and Receptacles<\/a> \u2014 UL 498 covers the safety requirements for attachment plugs and receptacles sold in the United States.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/electrical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSHA Electrical Safety<\/a> \u2014 U.S. workplace safety guidance on receptacles, grounding, and GFCI requirements.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/operating-gfci-outlets-and-switches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Energy \u2014 GFCI Outlets<\/a> \u2014 Practical guidance on how GFCI receptacles work and how to test them.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leviton.com\/en\/products\/receptacles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leviton Receptacle Catalog<\/a> \u2014 Manufacturer reference showing the range of receptacle types, from basic 15A outlets to GFCI, TR, and USB models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>So, what are the two general types of electrical outlets? The simple answer is ungrounded (2-prong) and grounded (3-prong), or more simply put, 120V general purpose and 240V heavy duty. This makes the conclusion very clear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For everyday use, go for grounded 15 or 20 amp receptacles, as they are inexpensive, safe and compliant.<\/li>\n<li>For wet locations (bathroom, kitchen, garage, outdoors) you need to use GFCI outlets, as they can save your life and are required by the code.<\/li>\n<li>For heavy machinery use proper 240V NEMA outlet instead of modifying 120V outlet for those appliances.<\/li>\n<li>In case of renovation of old building, make sure you replace old 2-prong ungrounded outlets with grounded outlets (or GFCI protected).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thus, no matter where you want to buy a receptacle you have an idea where to begin.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are rewiring your house, changing an outlet, or just curious about the various electrical outlets in the room, you might be interested in knowing about the two different kinds of electrical outlets. 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