Fig. 266.—Automatic door switch.
Fig. 267,a is the disappearing-door type with beveled-edge brass cover plate finished to match surrounding hardware. In this receptacle the doors are pushed inward by the insertion of the plug and upon its withdrawal close automatically, effectually excluding dirt and concealing the live terminals. It is the latest and best plug receptacle obtainable.
Fig. 267,b is of the Chapman type with beveled-edge brass cover plate finished to match surrounding hardware. In this receptacle the doors open outward but are flush whether the plug is in or out.
Fig. 267.—Styles of plug receptacles.
Fig. 268.—Heating-device receptacles.
Fig. 267,c is of the screw-plug type with beveled-edge brass cover plate finished to match surrounding hardware. By many this is preferred for apartment use as it will receive any style of Edison attachment plug.
