But not in the US. Anything like that here? I could use a switchable socket like that for a closet to avoid having digging into the closet to plug/unplug an appliance. ...or a switchable adapter for a ...

I'm wiring a new 220v outlet (with the help of my step-father) but I'd just like to make sure he is doing it correctly and that I understand a little bit more... Basically, I'm trying to wire a new ...