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Davidlee64
Explorer
May 10, 2019

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 all the breakers and it started working again. Then yesterday I went to make some coffee and there was no power to the pot, so I started looking. Everything else was working normally. I determined the problem to be the wall outlet where the coffee pot was plugged in. It is one of those Wirecon WDR outlets. I found the wires loose on the inside. The voltage readings are all over the place. I can get new outlets, but the installation tool is the problem. The only price I can find is $450 for a tool I will most likely never use again is a bit too much. I don't like the methods shown to get around using the tool. There isn't enough room in the wall for a regular household outlet. Any ides where I could rent the tool? Or come up with another idea? Thanks
  • cavie's avatar
    cavie
    Explorer
    May 11, 2019
    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.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    May 11, 2019
    Mine have all been replaced. The screws are still nice and tight after ten years. I do limit my loads to 80% of the circuit capacity.
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    May 11, 2019
    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
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    May 11, 2019
    I hate the piercing stab connectors. Truly not suitable for high wattage loads.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    May 10, 2019
    You do not need a special tool. You can use a properly sized slip joint pliers(Channel Locks)
    Make sure the points that penetrate the insulation have not been burnt off. If so, you can get self-contained receptacles at your local hardware store.
    Self contained receptacle

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