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Quality outlets for non-audio

I am in a 20 year old home now and some of the outlets are pretty loose with no fix but to replace them. Especially noticeable when vacuuming.

Without resorting to hospital grade units I'd like to know what brands / models others have had good luck with, especially with longevity and reliability. I tend to like Leviton.  For these needs I don't need GFCI or wifi.

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erik_squires

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erik_squires OP
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Thanks @jea48 those look nice!
erik_squires OP
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Well for this particular application any hospital grade outlet is far more than I need.

Commercial grade, tamper resistant is going to be more than enough for me.
erik_squires OP
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Well, it doesn't really matter how I use extension cables.  I have a canister vac with plenty of cord in it. Regardless of that, some of my outlets have so little grip gravity alone will cause any plug to fall out.  Time to start replacing them as I find them.
erik_squires OP
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TR is fine.  I don't mind paying extra to get up to code, though I have no children to worry about playing around with paper clips in outlets here. 

I meant to say this house was about 15 years old.  It was built in 2006, I guess the TR requirement got added in 2008 so they just missed the cutoff.


erik_squires OP
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Well, I'd like to stick to relatively affordable outlets.  Say $5 to $10 a piece.

The nearly $20 a piece Hubbell's are way over my budget for basic appliance needs. :) 
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