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Child Proof Outlets

Protect your children without the inconvenience of plastic outlet covers.  Saves time and frustration, and keeps your kids safe.  Call Mick's Electric to learn more about child proof outlets also known as TRR tamper resistant receptacles.

What are Child Proof Outlets / Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRR)?

More than 2,400 children are treated in emergency rooms due to electrical shocks and burns every year as a result of tampering with electrical outlets. Installing child proof outlets, also called tamper resistant receptacles (TRR), provides an inexpensive, simple, and permanent solution for these accidents. 


Though child proof outlets appear identical to standard wall outlets, they are anything but. Spring-loaded receptacle cover plates protect electrical contacts, preventing the insertion of objects when unequal pressure is applied to the receptacle’s contact points.

How to Operate Child Proof Plugs

For adults who know how to properly operate a plug, using a childproof outlet is simple. These outlets do not require the strength or knowledge required to operate most other child proof devices. In order to insert a plug into the receptacle, simply apply equal pressure to both sides simultaneously (as you would normally do) which allows the receptacle’s cover plate to open. Never seen a child proof outlet?  Watch the video below.

Upgrade your outlets to (TRR) Tamper Resistant Receptacles

For just a few dollars per outlet, pennies more than traditional receptacles, you can bring your home up to code and make it safer for your family by having child proof outlets installed. In fact, tamper resistant outlets have proven so effective that as of 2008 the National Electrical Code has required the installation of them in all new homes. 

Products to avoid

 When selecting child proof outlets for your home, avoid those that require you to screw plugs in place, as they are not only inconvenient, but present a fire hazard. In addition, once outlets are installed, avoid the use of plastic plugs – your outlets are now tamper proof, and these items present a choking hazard to small children.

To ensure safety through the proper installation of child proof receptacles in your home, contact a licensed, qualified professional at Mick's Electric (605) 348-2335.

Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRR)

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Mick's Electric Inc.

1304 Oregon St Ste1, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701, United States

Call: 605-348-2335 or Text: (605) 453-4769

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Electrician Rapid City South Dakota

EIN 46-0415864 * SD Electrical License  EC1265 * SD Excise Tax License 1016-0594-ET 

DUNS #783799190 * Cage Code 3W8P6 * NAICS Code 238210 * SIC Code 1731 

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