> If the receptacles are wired using the "backstab" holes rather then > having the wires secured under the screws, that is a possible cause...
Good point, Don. For me, it's hard to believe that using "back-stab" receptacle connections is still NEC/UL compliant. At least in recent years, use is limited to only #14 AWG, meaning (thankfully), they cannot be used on a feeder or branch circuit above 15A. If I had a home using those, I would take the time to rewire every receptacle and use the screw terminals instead. For just a bit more cost over the 50-cent contractor-grade receptacles, industrial-grade receptacles can be purchased. These receptacles may look like they have back-stab pin holes but in fact use a clamp together with the side terminal screw to solidly hold the conductor in place. Better wire grip, safer than back-stabs, and install quickly without the need for a J-hook around the screw terminal. Paul, W9AC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
