On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 03:23:47 GMT, Bob wrote:

David Combs wrote:


Maybe naive question, but does "back stabbed" imply some particular
kind of wiring (defect?), and if so, what is that?

Many residential grade (cheap) wiring devices have holes where a 14
gauge solid wire can be "stabbed" in and a spring clamp will hold it in
place. It's a labor saving feature that can result in intermittent
connections.

technical term for arcing and flickering of lights, applances, etc....


thx,

tom