Outlets consist of a hot feed, a neutral and a ground. Some outlets are used especially for wet areas.
Electrical Basics 101
By Timothy Thiele, About.com
Electrical outlets are used to plug portable devices into. Televisions, lights, computers, freezers, vacuums and toasters are all good examples of devices that can be plugged into an outlet.
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