nätuttag

Nätuttag is a Swedish term that refers to a point of electrical connection to the public power grid, enabling devices to draw electrical power. In everyday use it most commonly means wall outlets (vägguttag) that are installed in homes, offices, and other buildings.

In Sweden and most of Europe, fixed outlets supply alternating current at a standard mains voltage of about 230 volts and a frequency of 50 Hz. Modern installations typically use grounded outlets (three-pin) to provide safety through a protective earth connection. Outlets come in various forms, including standard wall outlets, outdoor weatherproof outlets for exterior use, and extension outlets (grenuttag) that provide additional sockets via power strips.

Safety features are a central concern with nätuttag. Many outlets include child protection shutters, grounding, and, in many installations, residual current devices (jordfelsbrytare) that disconnect the circuit if an electrical imbalance is detected. Surge protection can be integrated into power strips to guard against voltage spikes.

Installation and regulation: Nätuttag must comply with national electrical safety regulations. Wiring is typically performed by licensed electricians, using properly rated cables and protective enclosures. To reduce risk, it is common to distribute outlets throughout a space to avoid overloading a single circuit.

Distinction from data networks: although the term can be used broadly, in IT contexts nätuttag is uncommon for data sockets. Data network connections are usually referred to as nätverksuttag or specific terms like Ethernet ports (RJ45).

See also: eluttag, vägguttag, grenuttag, jordfelsbrytare, överspänningsskydd.