20A 125V ISO GRD ORANGE DUPLEX

Product Description

20 Amp 125 Volt Isolated Ground Orange Duplex Receptacle

Breakdown of the label

• 20A = 20 amp rating
• 125V = 125 volt AC
• ISO GRD = Isolated Ground
• ORANGE = Orange face/body (industry standard color for IG devices)
• DUPLEX = Two receptacle outlets in one device

What “Isolated Ground” Means

An isolated-ground receptacle:

Keeps the grounding contact electrically isolated from the mounting yoke/strap

Used where sensitive equipment needs reduced electrical noise, such as:

• Computer rooms
• Data centers
• Medical equipment areas
• Audio/video installations
• Laboratory equipment

Common NEMA Configuration

Usually:

NEMA 5-20R Isolated Ground Duplex Receptacle

Recognizable by:

• Orange face
• Often has a small triangle marking indicating isolated ground

Simple Explanation

It is basically:

A special 20A commercial outlet for sensitive electronics/noise-sensitive equipment