| 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 estabtdshing 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 apptdcation. |
| Q. | What are the best wiring devices on the market today? |
| A. | No question, Bryant’s Tech Spec® Wiring Devices. |