Here is a link to the official explanation. It's a PDF, you need a reader to view.
http://www.ul.com/regulators/ReceptacleGrades_Kurten_JF2005.pdf
http://www.ul.com/regulators/ReceptacleGrades_Kurten_JF2005.pdf
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Here is a link to the official explanation. It's a PDF, you need a reader to view. http://www.ul.com/regulators/ReceptacleGrades_Kurten_JF2005.pdf |
Thank you Albert for the detailed info. Reading it I notice that "Hospital Grade" means it has certain characteristics, like tolerance of "Abrupt removal" (yank the wire) which are probably important in the Hospital environment, but which IMHO are not relevant to the outlets we use for audio systems. They would be a good idea for some other plugs in my house (the ones that the vacuum cleaner gets plugged into). |
It's nice for those of us that have heavy weight power cables, because they're held more securely. Hospital grade sockets perform this function well because they're designed for health care environment where uninterrupted power is important. There are also several commercial grade sockets that have excellent grip. Almost any brand "premium socket" is superior to the .49 cent ones used in construction of new homes and apartments. Dozens of companies provide premium aftermarket outlets, and like power cables, some audiophiles use them and some do not. |