What would this receptacle outlet be used for?

[Kevin L. Luce]

I came across this at yesterdays job and couldn't figure out why this type of receptacle outlet would be installed at this location. Just in case you can't see, this receptacle has an alarm built into it. To reset the alarm, there is a screw that needs to be turned on the face of the receptacle.

Has anyone see this before and what did you see it used for?

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by kluce

I came across this at yesterdays job and couldn't figure out why this type of receptacle outlet would be installed at this location. Just in case you can't see, this receptacle has an alarm built into it. To reset the alarm, there is a screw that needs to be turned on the face of the receptacle.

Has anyone see this before and what did you see it used for?

Are you in a hospital?



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[Kevin L. Luce]

No, it's just a 7 year old house.

Thanks for the information. It really looks like he wanted to protect something.

It was located next to the kitchen counter.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by kluce

No, it's just a 7 year old house.

Thanks for the information. It really looks like he wanted to protect something.

It was located next to the kitchen counter.

Did you test the location for GFCI protection?

Maybe the guy did not realize the surge protector and GFCI are not the same.

[Kevin L. Luce]

Originally Posted by mlarson

Did you test the location for GFCI protection?

Maybe the guy did not realize the surge protector and GFCI are not the same.

No, this was located in the Dinette about a foot away from the kitchen counter top and about 5 feet off the floor. Wouldn't think it would be in series the GFCI in the kitchen and no GFCI breakers installed.

[pdoane]

Inspected a home where the elderly owner had his oxygen pump connected to an alarm outlet,... just a device to alert someone of a power failure I'm sure.

[Wayne B. Wilson]

Or he was a maintenance man at the hospital lol

[brian winkle]

prolly had his pc plugged into it.

[Anthony A. Cassady]

I would plug my coffee maker into something like that....you can't be too careful when it comes to coffee.

[Kevin L. Luce]

Originally Posted by acassady

I would plug my coffee maker into something like that....you can't be too careful when it comes to coffee.

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

Plug in your CB radio and talk to the guys in the Blue Man Group.

[Gary L. Farnsworth, CMI]

I finally can stay that Kenton has a funny side. You gotta watch out for those serious guys when they let loose.