What is orange receptacle?

An orange receptacle is a type of electrical outlet that is commonly used in North America. It is typically used for high-power appliances, such as air conditioners and refrigerators. Orange receptacles are often referred to as "twist-lock" outlets because they have a locking mechanism that prevents the plug from being accidentally pulled out.

Orange receptacles are typically rated for 20 amps and 250 volts. They are typically wired with a three-wire cable, which includes a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a ground wire. The hot wire is typically black, the neutral wire is typically white, and the ground wire is typically green or bare copper.

To install an orange receptacle, you will need to:

1. Turn off the power to the circuit that the outlet will be installed on.

2. Remove the cover plate from the existing outlet.

3. Disconnect the wires from the existing outlet.

4. Connect the wires to the new outlet.

5. Replace the cover plate.

When connecting the wires, it is important to make sure that the hot wire is connected to the hot terminal on the outlet, the neutral wire is connected to the neutral terminal, and the ground wire is connected to the ground terminal.

Once the outlet is installed, you can turn the power back on and test the outlet to make sure it is working properly.