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Outlet Question
@vair68robert Said: I installed them about 10 years ago , model 8200W 15amp Do they look like these? Except your’s are the 8200H (15A) hospital grade duplex receptacle. If yes those are the real deal original Hubbell outlet. Check the Agon ar... 
Outlet Question
@imhififan said: . . .    Wow! 🤔🤕🚯   Context... jea48 4,273 posts 04-29-2024 at 11:29am      Not all Hubbell 5362 outlets are created, (manufactured), equal... Notice the silver color Yoke/supporting back strap on some... 
Outlet Question
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Outlet Question
@vair68robert , How many years ago? Did you buy this one by chance?    
Outlet Question
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 equip... 
I suddenly have a weird buzz issue; can someone help me solve the problem?
@cporada Just amp turned on, preamp not connected to inputs on amp, no buzz. Only preamp and amp are connected together by interconnects. Nothing connected to any of the inputs on the preamp. Buzz. Amp and preamp are fed from your home’s AC ma... 
I suddenly have a weird buzz issue; can someone help me solve the problem?
So, I reconnected the system to the wall outlet; buzz/hum continues, even with nothing attached to the inputs of the preamp. What’s even weirder, the hum/buzz changes as I turn the volume knob, even when the input selector is set to "mute" You ... 
Can a power amp have too much power, risking damage to a speaker?
Ya, too much gain. Rock "in" Roll .  
I need a extension cord with
For those interested. I found these brushed aluminum duplex plates doing a Google search. Brushed Aluminum Receptacle Wall Cover Plates Pass & Seymour brushed aluminum 1 gang duplex cover plate. Pass & Seymour brushed aluminum 2 gang du... 
I need a extension cord with
DIY example, pricing. YMMV. 2-Gang Aluminum Weatherproof box, 3/4" hub $11.98 3/4" cord strain relief connector $4.25 Hubbell 5-15P hospital grade plug. $23.50 12/3 rubber cord sold by the ft 5ft, $10.25 15 Amp Industrial Grade Heavy Duty Sel... 
I need a extension cord with
curiousjim OP 4,106 posts 04-19-2024 at 04:35pm @jea48 Thanks for the link. I have no idea why a metal cover would sap the air out of the sound, but they have several other options that look good and seem to be made of plasti... 
I need a extension cord with
The raised galvanized steel 2 gang duplex cover is not good for sound. I can/will suck the air out of the music. VH Audio          
Sagging power plugs in wall outlet, diy
@fastfreight Great to hear the cable support worked out for you. Cheap to build too. Even fun... Placing the cup exactly where you want it is a pain. Especially when you used Epoxy. I made three small pencil marks on the plate for installing th... 
Resolving Hum with Battery Back-up (EcoFlow) vs Power Conditioners: success vs failure
@thaluza Thanks for the kind words.    
Resolving Hum with Battery Back-up (EcoFlow) vs Power Conditioners: success vs failure
mark200mph 60 posts 04-07-2024 at 05:17am Carlsbad2 is it possible to bypass the ground at the breaker box and run a big earthen spike into the earth and wrap copper wire around much like a lightning rod then run it to you grou...