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RLS7201

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Posted: 09/19/23 12:35pm

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Blacklane wrote:

The devices that have the wire wrap around a screw are not appropriate for the vibration environment in an RV. You need to choose ones with screw clamps, often labeled as "commercial". Even back-stab connections are more reliable than wrapped screws in an RV.

People often say that RV self-contained devices are junk, but the ones by the major suppliers are approved by UL and CL and are perfectly safe. They are specified in the National Electric Code (NEC). They do have to be installed correctly using a special tool.

People used to say that crimp connections were junk, however that is the only kind of connection you will find in a modern automobile because they are the most reliable.

Exactly!
The RV receptacles are good if installed correctly.
Screw downs get loose shaking down the road.
Look at how many problems have ben posted about circuit breaker panels.
The OEM receptacles in my 95 Bounder are still good.
They get used for 1500 watt heaters with no problem.

Richard

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ScottG

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Posted: 09/19/23 05:15pm

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I've run 1500 watt space heaters off those outlets for 15+ years without any problems at all. I suspect the ones that overheat weren't connected properly.
As far as using outlets with screw terminals, if that were an issue, we'd be having broken wires at the breakers since they connect the same way. (I do prefer installing the clamp type outlets though)

Blacklane

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Posted: 09/19/23 07:30pm

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I have never seen a breaker that used screw terminals. They all have clamps where you push the wire straight in the side and screw a clamp down on top of it.

ScottG

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Posted: 09/19/23 08:47pm

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Blacklane wrote:

I have never seen a breaker that used screw terminals. They all have clamps where you push the wire straight in the side and screw a clamp down on top of it.

You're right - my mistake.
But it still isn't an issue.

pianotuna

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Posted: 09/19/23 09:14pm

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This is what I use. They have clamps

https://www.leviton.com/en/products/5252-w

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* This post was edited 09/19/23 09:25pm by pianotuna *

Regards, Don
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