The other problem that happens. When outlets are wired in a chain, one
outlet feeds the next one down the line. Sometimes a back stabbed wire will
come loose, and then all the outlets down the line stop working. I've seen
this twice.

I think "back stabbed" is the correct term, in meaning. Double meaning, yes,
Brutus?

--

Christopher A. Young
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"Backlash" wrote in message
...
I had a receptacle in one of my houses (late 70's)that a cord plugged into
would fall right out. House is empty right now. I took the recptacle out,
and it had been backwired with the push-in stab method. The area of
connection was fried and crumbling. I shut off the power to the house and
started going all over it pulling receptacles and switches. I found 2 more
situations like this before I quit for the night. Needless to say, ALL the
units in the house will be replaced, getting side terminal screw clamp
connections, after trimming back of wires. All wire nut connections will
also be checked. I checked and tightened all the connections in the main
panel when I bought the house, before power was turned on. I have always
been wary of the push-in connections, and now I know why. My opinion is that
they are a fire waiting to happen. I also think the heat of the poor
connection is what annealed the grippers in the receptacle, causing it to
loose it's ability to hold the plug.
I'm posting this to make others aware of the potential of this type
situation to affect your lives, or the lives of others. Be sure your
electrical connections are good ones.

RJ