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Originally Posted by Topspinmo
... Replaced all 15 amp outlets on 20 amp circuit
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There are plenty of differences between cheap outlets and good ones. Hope you spent a few extra dollars on good ones since you spent your time to change them.
Cheap outlets require connecting wire directly under the screws. They may have a place to push the wire into a hole on the back, but it makes contact with just a springy metal bar, and they fail often (total failure or poor connection that becomes a fire risk when high current is drawn). Plugs are not held tightly and droop (or fall out) at the slightest tug of the wire.
Good outlets have a hole on the back where the wire is inserted. It's captured between 2 metal plates, and the side screws tightens the plates together. Makes a very solid connection and they never fail. Plugs retention is excellent.