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Cheap receptacles vs heavy duty
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:09:20 -0500, SMF
wrote: Hi, Is there a good opinion about choosing the proper receptacle. When browsing HD there are receptacles which range from 50 cents up to 6 dollars. There are some in between for around $2.00 which state commercial contractor quality. I have replaced my older two prong outlets with the $2.00 ones for equipment such as table lights, computer, TV ect. I am wondering however whether these are also ok for other equipment such as refrigerators or washing machines or should those go on a heavy duty one? The majority of my wiring in the house is 20amp. Thanks, SF First I like spec grade stuff, and I also switched over to decora, they are automaticly upgraded. You mention something that concerns me, you said you were replacing 2 prong ones, are you verifying you have an equipment ground? Just to be that weird shop teacher, safety first, and only qualified people should work on electrical circuits. tom @ www.BlankHelp.com |
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