Bryant Electric



Q.	What is a NEMA plug or receptacle?
A.	NEMA plugs and receptacles are designed so that there is no interchangeability between other plugs and receptacles of different NEMA numbers.
Q.	What is an isolated ground receptacle?
A.	These receptacles are made so that the ground terminal and the ground contacts are isolated from device mounting yoke and metal cover thus establishing a separate dedicated grounding path for connecting noise sensitive equipment.
Q.	What is the torque requirement on Bryant’s straight blade 15 and 20 amp receptacles?
A.	Torque requirements are between 12 to 14 Lb. inches.
Q.	What is a surge device?
A.	These are devices that stop virtually all voltage transients from internal and external sources.
Q.	Can Bryant’s 15 and 20 amp switches and receptacles use stranded wire?
A.	Bryant’s devices are suited for both solid and stranded copper wire, either side wired or back wired.
Q.	Can Bryant’s plugs and receptacles be used on 50-hertz power systems?
A.	Bryant’s devices can be used on both 50 or 60-hertz power system as long as they do not exceed the voltage and amperage of the device.
Q.	What should the blade retention of your receptacles be out of the box?
A.	The blade retention requirement should hold a minimum of 3 lbs. and not exceed 15 lbs. max.
Q.	Can Bryant’s plug and connectors be used on DC current?
A.	Yes, they can as long as you do not use them above their rated voltage and current.
Q.	What is the largest size wire gauge that can be used in our 15 and 20 amp straight blade devices?
A.	A number 10-gauge wire size can be used.
Q.	Can you use our ground fault receptacle in a feed-thru application?
A.	Yes, you can use these in a feed-thru application.
Q.	What are the best wiring devices on the market today?
A.	No question, Bryant’s Tech Spec® Wiring Devices.