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    tmeurer06 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 26, 2010, 10:33 PM
    How old are 4 hole receptacles
    It is an outlet that has 4 holes, my house is very old, I would like to know how old so that is why I am doing some research.
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    Jan 26, 2010, 10:49 PM

    4 hole outlets are for 220 volt machines. This will not help u determine age of house.

    Check local tax dept. They would have records from day 1

    Chuck
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    Jan 27, 2010, 05:49 AM

    If it is a receptacle with four slots, all parallel, and about the size of a regular receptacle then it is OLD. Like 1930's.
    I know this is not old by house standards, but by electrical standards of equipment that is still installed it is OLD.
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    Jan 27, 2010, 09:15 PM
    What exactly does this receptacle look like? You just have one in your house? Many Many years ago the phone company used a plug which had 4 round holes in it. It was a square box with 4 holes approximately 1/8" in a square pattern, about 3/4" on center. Can you supply a picture of this receptacle?
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    Jan 28, 2010, 07:13 AM

    Look through these:
    AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    Jan 28, 2010, 08:50 AM

    I bet this is the one:
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    Jan 28, 2010, 09:29 AM

    Hey Stan, The old Nerpolian, I can't count how many of those I have installed. Ha
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    Jan 28, 2010, 09:43 AM

    Installed?? :eek: Or removed?:cool:
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    Jan 28, 2010, 12:22 PM

    The number is none for both, that's why I can't count how many. They are interesting.
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    Jan 28, 2010, 12:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    The number is none for both, thats why I can't count how many.
    LOL

    OK, you got me. :D
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