tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post8971184905973509438..comments2023-06-26T16:11:48.202-07:00Comments on Dabblings of a Snarky Mom: fun with outletsSnarkyDabblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-38795035926504956182012-06-10T16:45:48.646-07:002012-06-10T16:45:48.646-07:00Thank you, JimmyDee. I had originally written a d...Thank you, JimmyDee. I had originally written a description of everything I'd done and explained in greater detail why I did everything. Instead I opted to post the link to the "for dummies" video. I thought it was more concise and a better explanation. <br />However, you highlighted why I avoided the quick connect. An electrician friend of mine explained to me why to use the traditional wiring method.<br />And YES! Always check to make sure the power is off before starting!SnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-5244245434260026762012-06-09T18:24:53.567-07:002012-06-09T18:24:53.567-07:00Notice the way the old outlet was wired. The wires...Notice the way the old outlet was wired. The wires were pushed into the quick connection holes in the back of the outlet. Very poor way to wire an outlet. Almost will assure you of a trouble call sometime in the future.<br />The way The Snarky Dabbler has wired the new outlets is the way a real crafts-person would wire an outlet to assure a no call back installation. I have repaired many outlets that even though an approved install, will burn themselves open because of a junk contact with the wire against the spring. <br />So not only do ya get a great looking outlet and plate, a much improved electrical job as well.<br />Rule #1, not only turn off the power but check to make sure it is off as well. One gets to live a little longer with this method.JimmyDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508378325605786208noreply@blogger.com