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garbo

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A few months ago I received a free Hubbell 20 amp screw less 20 amp duplex receptacle. Pushed in one of the tabs in without inserting a wire. Could not get tab to release using two different size screwdrivers, needle nose then side cutters. Another disappointing overpriced Hubbell product made in communist china. About ten years ago we and a great electrical contractor were having problem with Hubbell made in Korea hospital grade TR duplex receptacles. Maybe halve to a full turn before screw was fully tightened screw would break off with not much torque applied. Tried using a center punch then a drill bit to use a easy out to remove 6/32 screw but screw appeared to be stainless steel and replaced them with a different brand.
 
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jmellc

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Location
Durham, NC
Occupation
Facility Maintenance Tech. Licensed Electrician
garbo said:
A few months ago I received a free Hubbell 20 amp screw less 20 amp duplex receptacle. Pushed in one of the tabs in without inserting a wire. Could not get tab to release using two different size screwdrivers, needle nose then side cutters. Another disappointing overpriced Hubbell product made in communist china. About ten years ago we and a great electrical contractor were having problem with Hubbell made in Korea hospital grade TR duplex receptacles. Maybe halve to a full turn before screw was fully tightened screw would break off with not much torque applied. Tried using a center punch then a drill bit to use a easy out to remove 6/32 screw but screw appeared to be stainless steel and replaced them with a different brand.
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I should have already mentioned a house full of Hubbell tamper resistant receptacles I replaced. Owner called a couple of times that different ones were giving trouble. Replaced a couple then others messed up. Replaced them all with another brand. Hubbell range outlet broke a terminal, wall pack lights that burned holes in the plastic shades, etc.
 
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garbo

Senior Member
jmellc said:
I should have already mentioned a house full of Hubbell tamper resistant receptacles I replaced. Owner called a couple of times that different ones were giving trouble. Replaced a couple then others messed up. Replaced them all with another brand. Hubbell range outlet broke a terminal, wall pack lights that burned holes in the plastic shades, etc.
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Wow, guess corporate greed reducing quality of what was best in class devices.
 
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