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Default Cheap receptacles vs heavy duty

I recommend using the good ones (Spec Grade) whenever you need
something with a good push in type terminal where you clamp down on the
push in thing with a screw or you need more than two things connected
to the outlet (so as to avoid wire nutting). This is because you have
only 2 places for wiring on the regular receptacles vs 4 on a spec
grade. Do not use the regular push in terminals on any receptacles,
under any circumstances.

The other consideration is space. The cheap residential grade outlets
(and switches) are slightly smaller, and in a cramped environment, that
can sometimes make a difference.