Outlet Question

zlone

395 posts

04-29-2024 at 09:15am 

The Hubbell 5362 is a pretty decent unit. 

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

The hospitals that I worked in used Hubble HG outlets , light switches and power plugs .  I replaced all the outlets and switches in my house with Hubble and used Hubble HG outlets and switches on the circuit that my system is on ,  I also used an Audioquest outlet where I plug my amp into .

Not all Hubbell 5362 outlets are created, (manufactured), equal...

Notice the silver color Yoke/supporting back strap on some of the Hubbell 5362 photos?

That is not silver, it's galvanized steel. Steel is not good for the sound from audio equipment. It will cause a slightly grainy sound from an audio system.

Hubbell changed hands several years ago. Do your homework before buying.

Ferrous Steel... Just look at an audio grade outlet company's outlet, that have their outlets made to their specs. You won't see any steel used. 

You don't have to spend big bucks for a good sounding outlet. Just buy one that has a non nickel plated brass back strap an non nickel plated brass contacts.

@vair68robert ,

How many years ago?

Did you buy this one by chance?

just a note not everyone lives in the same state let alone same country so check your local electrical codes.

Your probably going to want to be in code as your insurance company will definitely hang you out to dry if you have a fire and they find non-compliant outlets in your house. 

Then there is the why bother if your house is only 4 yours old. I don't imagine the current outlets have lost their grip already. main difference to the hospital outlets if higher grip force on the plug, more robust, built to higher standards. Not much difference in the conductors etc.  We don't generally plug and unplug our audio equipment multiple times a day so I don't see the need for them. your value may differ though.