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dadiOH[_3_]

"Oren" wrote in message
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On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:55:14 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

If so, put the wires on the screws.

but that could cause it to shorten?

Back stabbed connections are not reliable in my
experience. For example, my wife always used the same
wall receptacle to plug the iron in. One day I plugged
something in and witnessed a bright spark. The outlet was
back stabbed - push in connection. My understanding is
the connections are not reliable. Poor connection verses
the screw down way. Those experienced here can better
explain it to you. Poor connection; causes heat and more
likely to fail.

There are back stabs and then there are back stabs...some (industrial grade,
moderately more expensive) have a screw down clamp for the stab. Those are
fine. Most residential back stab devices are for 14 gauge wire; industrial
10-12 gauge.

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