Electrical Issue?
In the past several days, some electrical issues have popped up. First, the CB for the micro had to be reset. The micro was not in use at the time. Then the ice maker stopped producing ice. I reset al...
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cavie wrote:RLS7201 wrote:
So much bad karma about stab lock receptacles used in MHs.
When installed properly they will maintain a tight connection longer than screw down receptacles. Check any screw down after 6-8 years and they will be loose because of the copper crushing.
The stab locks in my 95 Bounder are all original and do not heat when using the microwave, coffer maker, PD9180 converter, or the 1500 watt heater.
Richard
Very interesting. Why do you think The NEC chooses screw down over Stab locks. Enquiring minds want to know.
Enquiring minds would also like to know where the NEC actually made this choice. The self-contained wiring devices (what you're calling "stab locks") are approved and not uncommonly used in mobile homes.
Of course, Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok circuit breaker panels are an entirely different thing, and are known to be an unsafe design and very much ought to be replaced if still in use.
