What exactly does "Hospital Grade" mean?

There are readily-available 3-pin plugs (and sockets) that twist to lock.

I use exactly that for my 240 volt connections and have for several years.

However, some aftermarket power cords void warranty if modifications are made, and if wired improperly could cause damage to your equipment or your home.

The 120 Volt Hospital grade sockets I provided a link to as well as other aftermarket high quality outlets conform to roughly the same size specifications (fit in existing box) and wire identically to common household outlets.

In other words, a heavier, higher grade product in the wall that requires no modifications to existing male plugs.

It means it can be used in ares where there are flameable materials. Supperior contact and will not provide a spark if pulled from the outlet./

it means that they are of such quality that the sonics from the ventilators, monitors and defibrillators are first-rate. at least that's what i hear after my 14th day in a row.

>>"It means it can be used in ares where there are flameable materials."<<
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Sorry, not true....If a plug is pulled from an outlet and there is a connected load, current flowing, there will indeed be a spark. Hospital grade receptacle or not.
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Jim

Jea48, please find the technical data to back up your statement. Dont just disagree , prove your statement