Quality outlets for non-audio

Leviton was my least favorite when redoing our apartment approx. 18 years ago.

I purchased a box of Hubbell 8200 and 8300 outlets (like new pulls) and used  some of the 8200's for regular outlets.

I also used some Arrow-Hart, Eagle and P&S outlets left over from HiFi experimentation.

All the above had a much stronger grip than the Leviton's I tried, plus I was replacing old Levitons that were worn/loose.

DeKay

PS:

Read current reviews as things change.

I need to replace a 19 month old Delta kitchen faucet that's developing pinholes and other leaks.

The previous one (same model) lasted 8 years.

DeKay

jtcf:

Thanks, I’ll look @ Moen (both bathrooms could use new fixtures as well).

I have a spare/complete Delta unit for the kitchen, plus a spare spout.

I don’t recall the P&S specific model numbers, but think they were from the 53XX series.

The main problem I was experiencing was with older lamps (1920’s-1940’s).

I replaced the sockets, but kept the Art-Deco power cords and plugs (the blades on the plugs are a bit thin).

Erik:

I use a 50’ extension cord on our vacuum cleaner as regardless of the outlet I tended to pull the plug (problem solved).

PS:

Didn't realize the Hubbells were so expensive (I paid around $80 for 26 pulls).

DeKay

The first ones I replaced were the ones behind bookshelves, sofa, bed and other heavy furniture.

Glad I did it back then as I'm not up to the heavy moving now (18 years later).

We rent but the quality of most landlord repairs is so lacking that I prefer to do it myself if possible.

Loose outlets arc (micro-arc) so what you are doing is well worth the effort.

DeKay