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In Reply to: RE: Tamper resistant audio grade outlet? posted by bob24 on March 27, 2014 at 18:43:13
Sounds like you screwed up the rewiring job. Did you use some sort of
non-standard/unsafe/non-approved outlets?
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This is my childhood home. Now that my parents have passed, I'm making repairs.
I decided to have a new 200 amp panel installed and a complete re-wire.
The electrician installed tamper resistant outlets as per code on rewire,except for the Hubbell.
But the inspector wouldn't allow it.
He said I had to change out to a TR outlet.
Like hcman says above, put in the TR receptacles and keep a screwdriver handy to put the Hubbells back when the inspector closes the door behind him. Or if you have more integrity than me, you can buy hospital grade tamper resistant Hubbell receptacles from Grainger, just google.
Edits: 03/28/14
To meet code these outlets are required:
That number surprised me.
Regards,
Geoff
Yes I'm aware of this code now.
I told the inspector both receptacles would be occupied by plugs 24/7 by my audio system, but he insisted on having it changed anyway.
And audio neurosis didn't register with him? Socialist brute!
Just replace them with your preferred outlets once the inspection is completed.
Yes I plan to do that.
Thanks.
It just strikes me that before you decide to go to the trouble of replacing the newly installed TR outlets you should try them. Who knows they may even sound better than the Hubbles. Until you try you have no evidence that they don't.
Not that I have to worry about USA code being here in the UK so I hope you don't mind my butting in.
I encourage suggestions!
You weren't butting in.
Oh and hope you never need to file a claim on your insurance policy for any kind of electrical fire. Just saying.
Not having tamper resistant receptacles would not void coverage for a fire unless the kid who stuck the paper clip in the slots goes up in smoke :)
Agree.
It's not at all difficult to replace them yourself, once "Big Brother" is done telling you how to live.
Just learn how to turn the breaker off (if you don't already know), get an AC tester, or a meter to verify the power's off.
Turn a couple of screws, and you're done.
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