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Quality outlets for non-audio

I am in a 20 year old home now and some of the outlets are pretty loose with no fix but to replace them. Especially noticeable when vacuuming.

Without resorting to hospital grade units I'd like to know what brands / models others have had good luck with, especially with longevity and reliability. I tend to like Leviton.  For these needs I don't need GFCI or wifi.

Best,

E
erik_squires
erik_squires OP
16,037 posts
 
Well, it doesn't really matter how I use extension cables.  I have a canister vac with plenty of cord in it. Regardless of that, some of my outlets have so little grip gravity alone will cause any plug to fall out.  Time to start replacing them as I find them.
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dekay
5,541 posts
 
The first ones I replaced were the ones behind bookshelves, sofa, bed and other heavy furniture.

Glad I did it back then as I'm not up to the heavy moving now (18 years later).

We rent but the quality of most landlord repairs is so lacking that I prefer to do it myself if possible.

Loose outlets arc (micro-arc) so what you are doing is well worth the effort.

DeKay
gs5556
1,233 posts
 
Second the Leviton commercial grade. Also, when replacing outlets rewire them to the outlet screws if the old ones are connected to the push in connectors in the back. Those connections have considerable resistance and can cause power quality issues.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Hospital grade are not to expense get them be a sport.
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
I agree with @ebm, Leviton makes hospital grade outlets, and they weren't expensive. 
It is what I use now.
Bob
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