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In Reply to: RE: Impressions of the Furutech GTX-D(R) Outlet (non-NCF version) posted by bcowen on September 19, 2016 at 17:27:33
Synergistic Black UEF Duplex Receptacle.http://highend-electronics.com/products/synergistic-research-black-uef-duplex-receptacle
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The outlet looks like it is made by Pass & Seymour.
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Pass-Seymour-Legrand-20-Amp-125-Volt-Black-Indoor-Duplex-Wall-Tamper-Resistant-Outlet/3364978
Is the back strap made from galvanized Steel on the Synergistic Black AC outlet?
It sure looks like galvanized steel.
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Other than a small tab that extends from the thin galvanized steel backstrap between the mounting ears, it does look to be the same Pass & Seymour Spec Grade AC outlet available at Lowe's for $5.98. The product seems to be another example of an attempt to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear via special treatments rather than designing and manufacturing a superior product with audiophile-quality electrical and mechanical characteristics in the first place, IMO.
Other than a small tab that extends from the thin galvanized steel backstrap between the mounting ears, it does look to be the same Pass & Seymour Spec Grade AC outlet available at Lowe's for $5.98.
Yes I noticed the tab between the ears as you did. I think the P&S outlet at Lowes is a older model. The tabs on back strap are for Decora outlets. The tab is drilled and 6/32 tapped to support the Decora cover plate
If you look close at the Synergistic Black UEF duplex receptacle you can see what appears to be the P&S logo in the upper left hand side just below the back strap ear of picture 2 of 3. On the other back strap support end you can see the words " Spec Grade ". Also note both outlets use the same auto ground spring system for the 6/32 outlet support screws.
It is possible though the Synergistic Black UEF duplex receptacle uses a higher grade/quality P&S outlet. I would still be willing to bet the back strap is galvanized steel.
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Synergistic Black UEF Duplex Receptacle.
http://highend-electronics.com/products/synergistic-research-black-uef-duplex-receptacle
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