receptacle

[SNations]

Does anybody know anything about this type of electrical receptacle?  It was in a bathroom so I'm assuming it's supposed to be GFCI, but I don't see any "test" or "reset" markings (I don't know if that's required but I always see it).  Plus it was dead.  I've never seen one like this before.

[Jim Katen]

That's a new one to me. I couldn't have resisted pulling the faceplate and exploring that one. 

[Rich Bleich]

Remote control receptacle? Did you push the button?

Edited September 4, 2022 by Rich Bleich

[Bill Kibbel]

I'm sceptical that it's a respectable receptacle.

[Les]

12 hours ago, Bill Kibbel said:

I'm sceptical that it's a respectable receptacle.

Bill - Bill - Bill. 😁

[John Kogel]

Anyone that's ever pushed that button was instantly vaporized. Meanwhile, life goes on and it still isn't installed properly.🤕

[Rich Bleich]

7 hours ago, John Kogel said:

still isn't installed properly.

John, please elaborate.

[John Kogel]

It is not a 'Deficiency', and I wouldn't even mention it.

Straight up and down is correct, box attached solidly to a stud. Maybe the pic is rotated.

 

 

[Jerry Simon]

On 8/25/2022 at 3:42 PM, SNations said:

Does anybody know anything about this type of electrical receptacle?  It was in a bathroom so I'm assuming it's supposed to be GFCI, but I don't see any "test" or "reset" markings (I don't know if that's required but I always see it).  Plus it was dead.  I've never seen one like this before.

Looks like they used a Vise-Grip on the cover plate screws. . .

[Jim Katen]

After some research, it looks like a Z wave receptacle. Either one or both sides can be controlled by a Z wave hub. As I understand it, this is a wireless version of the old X10 system. 

[Les]

32 minutes ago, Jim Katen said:

After some research, it looks like a Z wave receptacle. Either one or both sides can be controlled by a Z wave hub. As I understand it, this is a wireless version of the old X10 system. 

Thanks Jim.  

[SNations]

On 9/11/2022 at 2:16 PM, Jim Katen said:

After some research, it looks like a Z wave receptacle. 

Thanks very much Jim.  Appreciate the help. (DYSWIDT?)