with the gfci's you poke the wire in the hole AND tighten the side screw.

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"Mamba" wrote in message
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I added a new outlet in my basement this past weekend. I ganged it off an
existing 15 amp circuit and put the outlet below the light switch. I wired
it with 14/2 Romex.

I had intended to use a 15 amp GFI outlet, since I may be using long
extension cords from this outlet for possible outdoor uses. When I
stripped the final 1/2" or so off the Hot and Neutral, I found that the
wire appeared to be too "skinny" to connect into the holes in the GFI
outlet. In other words, the wire bottomed out in the hole but didn't
"catch". I realize I could have used the screw attachments, but decided
against it, thinking there might be an incompatibility somehwere.

I pulled out a standard outlet and the wires fit as expected. Still
wouldn't mind using the GFI if I can figure out why it didn't work right.
Can somebody set me straight?

Tnx
Gary