It’s also the tension on the spring. That can weaken over time. Also on larger loads the resistance is higher causing heat which in turn also degrades the connection. Bottom line it is not as strong … (View Post)

Make sure you have the hook on the wire running in the same direction (clockwise) as the screws turns. When you tighten the screw it will make the "U" tighter. It also helps to tug slightly… (View Post)

It does - I have had to fix multiple in my house. There is one outlet in the basement that currently needs repair. They 100% work loose. In my old house there was an addition put on by the former hom… (View Post)

Yes. It is an unreliable connection, known to fail. Having said that... I'm talking about the cheap outlet back stab where you simply insert the cable into the rear. Like this If you are using a comm… (View Post)

Surprised they serve something with peanuts... could be an allergy :p (View Post)