[Elecraft] AC Power for the Station

[Rose]

Well said, Rick!

73!

Ken - K0PP

On Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 12:09 Rick WA6NHC <wa6nhc at gmail.com> wrote:

> As a retired career firefighter (line Captain), I say:
>
> A POX on the push in connections.  One should NEVER use them, they are
> bound to fail sooner due to the mechanics involved (each un/plug flexes
> the internals and the binding spring and eventually fails) and they WILL
> cause issues (such as arcing, overheating, causing a fire).  It was
> worse in decades past, when aluminum wire was allowed in code, now
> thankfully that is not (the bimetal reactions were an <impolite phrase>
> and aluminum melts MUCH lower than copper, it was sheer stupid).
>
> Use the screw downs, ALWAYS, always, ALWAYS.  Plus, even if it costs
> more, get something made in this country with a known quality brand.
> Consider the extra couple bucks as cheap insurance.  Quality matters.
> Do not count on the UL Listing, it means exactly zero.
>
> If you're having an electrician do the install, demand in writing, that
> only the screw downs will be used AND quality plugs, not the contractor
> special of the day.
>
> Rick NHC
>
>
> On 6/14/2018 10:48 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
> >
> > Some of these receptacles, including those that you're describing as
> > strip and push-in, are cheap JUNK. By all means, buy the better grade
> > stuff with a screw that tightens a plate to the conductors.
> >
> > 73, Jim K9YC
>
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