[Elecraft] 120V vs 240V

[Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF]

In Australia, we aren't (legally) permitted to put a plug or socket on an extension lead let alone doing our own house wiring.
I believe that NZ has slightly less draconian laws that allow some limited house wiring mods to be done (and your allowed to put plugs on leads!) but over here any household electrical work must be done by a suitably licenced electrician.

Damned silly rule if you ask me.


Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
Innisfail, QLD, Australia
Elecraft K3# 4257 + PR6 - K144XV = multiband goodness!

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ab2tc 
  To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:35 AM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 120V vs 240V



  Hi,

  Agree, those "backstab" holes are a fire waiting to happen. As I renovated
  each room in my house I always replaced each outlet and switch and wrapped
  the wires around the screw. I have never used any of those the "industrial
  grade" receptacles though.

  AB2TC - Knut


  P.B. Christensen wrote:
  > 
  >> If the receptacles are wired using the "backstab" holes rather then
  >> having the wires secured under the screws, that is a possible cause...
  > 
  > Good point, Don.  For me, it's hard to believe that using "back-stab" 
  > receptacle connections is still NEC/UL compliant.  At least in recent
  > years, 
  > use is limited to only #14 AWG, meaning (thankfully), they cannot be used
  > on 
  > a feeder or branch circuit above 15A.  If I had a home using those, I
  > would 
  > take the time to rewire every receptacle and use the screw terminals 
  > instead.
  > 
  > For just a bit more cost over the 50-cent contractor-grade receptacles, 
  > industrial-grade receptacles can be purchased.  These receptacles may look 
  > like they have back-stab pin holes but in fact use a clamp together with
  > the 
  > side terminal screw to solidly hold the conductor in place.  Better wire 
  > grip, safer than back-stabs, and install quickly without the need for a 
  > J-hook around the screw terminal.
  > 
  > Paul, W9AC
  > 
  > 
  > 

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