contactos (receptáculos)

English translation: (US) outlets (receptacles) / (UK) power sockets (plug sockets)

16:22 Feb 5, 2020
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng / Technical specifcation for design of electrical installations
Spanish term or phrase: contactos (receptáculos)
Los contactos (receptáculos) deben ser localizados estratégicamente dentro de la planta de proceso, y a una distancia entre ellos no mayor de 60 mts (cobertura de 30 mts. de radio por cada contacto) distribuidos en los racks y en los equipos principales de las plantas. El número de contactos (receptáculos) no debe ser menor de dos. Los contactos (receptáculos) deben estar alojados en envolventes apropiadas para el lugar donde sean instalados. Los contactos (receptáculos) deben ser polarizados con puesta a tierra, tensión de operación 127/220 V y capacidad de 20 A.

I think the correct word is "socket", as for plugs, but I am not 100% sure. Can someone please confirm this or provide another definition?
Neil Forrest
Mexico
Local time: 08:13
English translation:(US) outlets (receptacles) / (UK) power sockets (plug sockets)
Explanation:
I believe in the US the "contacto" is the "outlet" and "receptáculo" is "receptacle."
In the UK they're known as "power sockets" or "plug sockets"; I've never heard the outer part referred to as a different part because they're usually all one piece (unlike those in Mexico and the US).

"Remove indoor outlet - Add Outdoor Outlet
• Unscrew the wall plate on the indoor outlet.
• Unscrew and pull the receptacle from the wall."

https://www.homedepot.com/c/how_to_install_an_outdoor_electr...

"Power sockets, also known as plug sockets"
https://www.diy.com/departments/electrical-security/switches...
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Robert Carter
Mexico
Local time: 08:13
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(US) outlets (receptacles) / (UK) power sockets (plug sockets)


Explanation:
I believe in the US the "contacto" is the "outlet" and "receptáculo" is "receptacle."
In the UK they're known as "power sockets" or "plug sockets"; I've never heard the outer part referred to as a different part because they're usually all one piece (unlike those in Mexico and the US).

"Remove indoor outlet - Add Outdoor Outlet
• Unscrew the wall plate on the indoor outlet.
• Unscrew and pull the receptacle from the wall."

https://www.homedepot.com/c/how_to_install_an_outdoor_electr...

"Power sockets, also known as plug sockets"
https://www.diy.com/departments/electrical-security/switches...

Robert Carter
Mexico
Local time: 08:13
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 44
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Thank you very much
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