A Alwayslearningelec Senior Member Location NJ Occupation Estimator Jul 18, 2025 #1 So i see specs vary all the time between spec and commercial grade receptacles on commercial jobs. Which is more durable?
So i see specs vary all the time between spec and commercial grade receptacles on commercial jobs. Which is more durable?
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Jul 18, 2025 #2 I don't think that is really much of a difference between those two. I think of commercial grade as more of a marketing tool. https://www.ecmag.com/magazine/articles/article-detail/the-grading-scale-breaking-down-confusing-receptacle-grades-and-subgrades
I don't think that is really much of a difference between those two. I think of commercial grade as more of a marketing tool. https://www.ecmag.com/magazine/articles/article-detail/the-grading-scale-breaking-down-confusing-receptacle-grades-and-subgrades
don_resqcapt19 Moderator Staff member Location Illinois Occupation retired electrician Jul 18, 2025 #3 Neither of those terms are supported by any technical document...they are both marketing terms.