When working in an industrial environment you may have a variety of equipment pieces that are plugged into a standard electrical outlet. If this equipment vibrates, you may find that the cord eventually unplugs itself. In other situations, if the equipment is critical to operations and you find that it is being disconnected frequently it can interrupt the workflow. For these situations, a twist lock receptacle would be the ideal solution.

A normal three-prong outlet can simply be pushed or pulled to connect with a standard wall outlet. To add a layer of protection to this process, a twist lock receptacle requires that it be twisted in order to connect properly. The male connector usually has curved prongs that plug into the receptacle and then are twisted to lock into place. To unplug, the plug must be twisted the opposite direction. Without this process the electrical device cannot be disconnected from the wall.

A twist lock is beneficial in those environments where the electrical equipment is critical to operations, is semi-permanent, and should not be easily unplugged. This should not be used as a solution to prevent foot traffic disconnections. Others may continue to trip over the cord, which can damage the cord and create stress. This will expose the wires and create an electrical hazard. If the cord is a tripping hazard it should be rerouted or secured to the ground to prevent this from happening.

If a weather-resistant twist lock is chosen it can be useful when the receptacle is exposed to the elements. It can prevent water from entering the connection and causing electrical surges. The twist lock creates a tight connection and seal. The plug will not become loose and create exposure of the prongs and receptacle holes.

If you can think of a device in your home or workplace which is semi-permanent, will not or should not be unplugged easily, then a twist lock receptacle could be beneficial. This will require the male plug to be replaced on the electrical device and also the wall receptacle to be replaced. We highly recommend that a licenced electrician complete this replacement. A mistake in this task can cause damage to the device and constant electrical shortages or surges.

If you are interested in twist lock receptacles, contact Expert Electric at 604-681-8338. We can help you to determine if a twist lock is the ideal solution and help complete the installation properly and up to code.

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Everyone needs to be safe.  You need to know you will be safe with the person coming into your home.  Also, the work they will be performing needs to be safe.  At Custom Electrical Services we are not just going to send any electrician into your Adel home.  We will send the best one available.  Our electricians are full time team members, not sub contractors.  All of our electricians undergo a thorough background check as well as a drug screen.  Our electricians in Adel proudly wear the Seal Of Safety badge and wear it with honor.  All of our electricians are uniformed, professional, and courteous.  They take pride in there work, clean up after themselves and won’t leave until your 100% satisfied.

We do most anything electrical!  What every your electrical needs are chances are we do it.  We can repair or replace old and damaged wiring as well as wire that brand new custom home.  Any size project is welcome from hanging a ceiling fan or replacing one outlet to rewiring your entire home and everything in between.  We also have bucket truck services, trenching, and can install, sell, and service any backup generator.  Our electricians in Adel will be glad to help!  From the simplest of projects to the most lavish, we will help you every step of the way.