2007-09-10 09:17:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Do you mean the back stabs? No electrician worth anything will use back stabs with any wire if he has a choice. To many call backs and unreliable circuits. Missouri has disallowed their use in that state's electric code. Watch for others to follow their lead. Learn to make loops or buy spec grade receptacles and switches with clamps.
2007-09-10 13:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The inexpensive receptacles only support 14 AWG solid. Some expensive 20amp receptacles will support 12 AWG solid/stranded but not all. Aluminium only receptacles are marked aluminium only and are not support for copper wire. Plus they are 3x the price. Duplex GFCI outlets normally support 14 and 12 AWG solid only. But different varieties do exist. Read the back of the receptacle box and it should tell you.
2007-09-10 12:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by Kris_B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We had to call an electrician when our TV stopped working one night. He showed us how the outlet had almost started on fire because of the loose wire pushed into the back hole. He wrapped the wires around the screws on the new one. I think we will call him back to fix all the outlets. He told us that only lazy electricians and DIY people use those holes.
2007-09-11 12:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say solid only. the receptacle should say 14G or 12G.
normally, 12G won't fit in a cheaper one.
kris b is on this money.
2007-09-10 12:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I assume you mean the convenient press in connections. If that is the case John is right. Don't use them they create nothing but trouble. Use the screws.
2007-09-10 16:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by len b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
#12, (20A. circuit), or #14 , (15 A. circuit),
Copper with 75 Deg. C. or better insulation.
What you will find in the Romex or 'AC` cable
in your walls is fine.
2007-09-10 09:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋