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08-23-2012, 08:16 PM #1
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NEC - Yoke
The NEC uses the term "yoke" several times, but does not define it. Can ayone tell me what the NEC means when it uses this term?
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08-23-2012, 08:29 PM #2
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Re: NEC - Yoke
The "strap" which is part of devices (receptacle outlets, switches, etc.) and which extends out with a top and bottom with holes, and sometimes "ears" which allows the device to be secured to the box the device is installed in.
Originally Posted by Garrett Merrick
A duplex receptacle outlet is actually two receptacle outlets on one "yoke" (on one "strap").
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08-26-2012, 11:03 AM #3
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Re: NEC - Yoke
The mounting bracket of a receptacle or switch:
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08-26-2012, 09:42 PM #4
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Re: NEC - Yoke
Yoke: The feeling one gets when ones work is inspected by another who is a novice.
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