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Spade connectors from Romex to outlet?


Has anyone used spade connectors on the end of their Romex to connect the Romex to the screw down terminal of the outlet? I am switching from 12 gauge to 10 gauge and am having a hard time getting the bigger 10 gauge under the screw. I finally got the wires in there but in this process I started to think - why not use spade connectors on the end of the Romex. Seems like it would be a much better connection. Has any one done this? Which spades did you use? I'm more partial to the spades with screw down (mechanical) connector for the wire. As apposed to the crimp style.

Any input from folks that have been down this road would be appreciate
keithmundy

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keithmundy OP
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That's true, the screw down would work better on the stranded wire I suppose. Well, maybe then the crimp and soldering is the way to go. What kind of solder would use suggest I use Rodman?

Thanks to both of you for your comments.
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keithmundy OP
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Hey Bob, ya I feel stupid now. I didn't realize that the push in connection on the back of the outlet was the type that you could clamp down! I still think the spades would work great though.
Dill, yes you are right the spades will stick out a little, but there should be plenty of room in the plastic box to accomodate them. Might have to put a little heat shrink on the crimp part of the spade, but I think this would provide an excellent connection.
Well, just something to consider. I think I'll try it.

Thanks to all.
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keithmundy OP
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Thanks you guys for your input. Ya, I'm going to go with the wire in the back of the outlet. Like I said in an earlier post - I didn't realize that the push in connection on the back is a clamp down set up. That'll work just fine.
Thanks to all for responding.
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