Just finished swapping out the standard 3 prong plugs and switches I installed 23 years ago because a real estate 'consultant' insisted on the Decora type. All the recepts were low end levitan types and i am not happy with what i see. The plastic housings are dried and brittle, some evidence of scorching around screws and terminals, several fell apart in my hands during removal. None were backwired although the plug allowed for it. The wire nuts and wire all appear in good condition, but the recepts have taken an obvious beating over the years. Conclusion? In the new home we are building i will only use the commercial type switches and plugs, the cheap low end consumer plugs leave me with zero confidence in design and durability. I am concerned since the new stuff is made flimsier and cheaper than the stuff i am replacing.
I am not an electrician but always try to do things right when safety is a factor. The wiring passed an inspection at the time the house was built but in my opinion, the wiring was unsafe. Is there any rule on replacment of these things ever ten years or whatever?????
-- Troweller^nospam^@canada.com
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