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In Reply to: Nickel Plating posted by Duster on January 26, 2006 at 13:43:55:

>>" The problem with nickel is that it's a ferromagnetic material (it can be magnetized). Ferromagnetic materials include iron, nickel, cobalt, and gadolinium. These ferromagnetic metals tend to stay magnetized even after the external magnetic field is removed."<<
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Duster that might explain why when I placed a large magnet on the back of a HBL8300 there was a slight attraction.
And as others have noted in other posts the Leviton hosp grade recept contacts are not plated but, the supporting yoke, strap, is made of steel. The magnet sticks like glue.
I presently am using the Leviton outlets and was going to change them out to the HBL8300, but after your comments I am going to try the 8300H outlets.
Jim

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Just for fun, - Al Sekela 17:25:47 01/26/06 (6)
try placing ceramic magnets on the steel spines of your Leviton devices.
- I wasn't going to give it away, but since you posted it... - bartc 19:32:36 01/26/06 (5)
  Al suggested that I try this. Now I have ceramic magnets on the backs of ALL my outlets (except the wall one), on the outside of any ferrous metal AC strip boxes, etc. AND it works like a charm to tame some nasties that I didn't even know I had before removing them.
  DANGER WARNING!!! This can be a hazard too, so you have to be damned careful where you put any conducting materials or how you alter any outlets or AC devices. DANGER WARNING!!!
  - Re: I wasn't going to give it away, but since you posted it... - benie 03:02:13 01/27/06 (4)
    Where would one buy ceramic magnets ( hardware stose or hobby shop)? Do they have a different appearance than the reg. ones. Thanks. Think I'll be selling my Power Ports have a few Furatech cu on the way already.
    - Re: I wasn't going to give it away, but since you posted it... - Duster 17:53:19 01/27/06 (1)
      There's no need to mod your new Furutech Cu AC outlets. All Furutech's AC products pay close attention to being non-magnetic.
      BTW, l much liked replacement of Power Ports with Furutech Cu's :-)
      - Thanks have Hub 8300H also - benie 04:39:29 01/29/06 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: I wasn't going to give it away, but since you posted it... posted by Duster on January 27, 2006 at 17:53:19:
        
        nt
    - Radio Shack. Cheap as dirt (or ceramic)... nt - bartc 06:53:20 01/27/06 (1)
      - Thanks nt - benie 04:35:47 01/29/06 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Radio Shack. Cheap as dirt (or ceramic)... nt posted by bartc on January 27, 2006 at 06:53:20:
        
        nt
see email (nt) - Duster 15:25:23 01/26/06 (0)
nt

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