Easiest Electric Outlet to Install in 100 Years - Safest too!
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- This outlet changes everything about how quickly & safely installing an electric outlet can be. It took over 100 years to get to this!
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Thanks for watching - Would you use one of these? Tools: Wiha: amzn.to/3mmb7HH Edge is currently only available at Home Depot
When i saw this on the leviton website, I knew it was only a matter of time before you made a video
I would probably snag that screwdriver (on sale) if it came with ECX bits.
That's a smart design for the outlet. Hopefully they don't wait too long to introduce a "Smart" version of that outlet - you know for home automation and such.😊 I do appreciate the fact that Leviton gives some serious competition to Lutron - however, for some reason, they always seem to be 'lagging' behind them
Wiha is a good brand, but I have a hard time paying what I would pay for a good drill/driver or impact driver kit on sale.
I would definitely recommend the outlet, but the screwdriver is crap. If you’re a home gamer it’s great but for every day professional use it doesn’t hold up. The ring that makes up the bit holders inside the handle is very thin plastic and will shortly break. Also, a lot of stress is put on the in- handle bit holder due to the fact that it spins with the cap. It’s a good idea, just poor implementation, and I love Wiha tools.
As an electrician I think you missed one of the most important features. The larger plastic tabs on the top and bottom of the receptacle allow it to sit flush with the wall better.
The tabs look nice. I didn't even notice that at first. So, I watched the promo video video on Home Depot. The outlets also have a tongue and groove for alignment with multiple switches.
I'm somewhat disappointed that I don't have an electrical project right now. 😄
The tongue and groove feature for alignment in multi gang boxes seems like a great idea.
Good point. Every one in my home sits crooked. I will be changing to these for that reason alone.
Oh, you mean exactly like the metal ears on the old type?
@Darth Logicus it depends, if the person who cuts the holes in the drywall did a good job then yeah. If not, you need more drywall meat to grab sometimes.
$24.99 for a 10-pack seems like a no-brainer. Never heard of these before this video, so thank you as always for giving out some amazing information! You'll be over a million subscribers in no time!
Thank you, I really apprecite the kind words too.
2.5$ each is indeed affordable !
Not bad, def worth the price.
I did not find the link for $24.99 for 10 , could someone help me out . Thanks
Great channel,
As a DIYer who doens't install outlets often, but just installed 5 of them, these look awesome! I'm going to try these on my next reno. I wish they had more options, like GFI and non-shuttered.
Shuttered are great. They fail younger than standard do, but you won't particularly notice. GFCI are expensive and DIY installers piss that away on the regular. I think STANDARDS down circuit of a GFCI, installed CORRECTLY are a better solution. That's safety and money talking.
Give it time. This is the wave of outlets and switches.
Been in the trade for 48 years, it is about time !!!! Bravo !!! Well Done !!! Leviton and Silver Cymbal
I see they also have it for their wall switches too. Hard to believe they are the same price as their old style outlets and switches. Great job Leviton!
Screws and threading brass parts is expensive. These are cheap because they've replaced some of those metal parts with plastic. (I always expect plastic stuff to be cheap.)
We in Europe have screw free outlets for like forever ;) it is actually quite hard to find ones with screws, usually only the cheapest ones have them. It's nice to see that the US is catching up! Joking of course ❤
I agree, Europe is way ahead. Now if we can convince Americans to use bidets! 😂
i actually see them on 3-socket AP (On-plaster?) Outlets by Busch-Jäger semi-regulary.. i wonder why they dont make them using spring clamps, like the 1 or 2 socket version, but it is probably related to the factory included internal connections (for the two outlet version its 3 short solid wires, for the 3 outlets its 3 flexible wires with 3 ring connectors each, probably so you can put the mains power into any of the three sockets...)
There's also a few vids on the superiority of UK plugs over North American plugs.
They're not wrong.
I totally agree with you!
@@howtodoitdude1662 Bidets give you std's
Over the years I have installed at least a 1000 outlets. This style of terminating an outlet is a huge improvement. The shutter that prevents you from just poking something into the outlet, That's what all the outlets in England had when I lived there 45 years ago.
Seriously, the amount of time saved by not having to strip, curl, place under the screw, and screw down.
Are you wiling to pay, or bid to your customers the cost of this outlet? Its $32 us per outlet. If it was being sold to the customer it would come out to 45- 60+ It has some good features but they are asking way to much for it. I'll take the extra time (30 seconds) to strip my wires and make a loop to save.
@@Foxtrot672 I'm not an electrician, just an A/C guy, but you can strip those wires in about 30 seconds to a minute at most. the time saved is not worth the cost. I will agree that it is fancy and nice.
@@Moose1207 that’s for a 10 pack and that’s the normal cost
@@Moose1207 I bought them for $2.49 each (10 pack = $24.99) at Home Depot.
Lic Electrician here.The lever system is an improvement over the old backstabs(never use) in that it puts more pressure on the wire.But the contact area(very impotant to the ampacity of the connection) is still too small.I also never use wagos on anything that might see more than 5 amps ,so for instance, the inside of light fixtures.This should never be used to pass through a circuit.Splice the circuit through with a high pressure conical spring wire nut like a bucannan B2(W/correct wire twist and length) and include a pigtail to connect to the outlet.These terninals do not provide as good a connection as traditional screw terms and the saved time in wiring for me is less than one minute.
You mentioned correct wire length,but didnt mention that for this type of connector it is important that the wire also be very straight,clean and unknicked.For screw terms it just needs to be unknicked.
These are quite pricey.
They are bigger than a traditional style and take up more cubic inches.This might not be an issue but very often it is(depends on the size of the box and what all is in it already) and can make installation a real pain or sometimes impossible.
I pass on these.
Agreed! The problem with this outlet and the Wago is all about the total surface area of the connection. This is why a wire wrapped around a screw is still superior because there's a lot more surface area of wire-to-metal contact. We can easily see when he pulls the wires out of those tab levers that there are two small crimps in the wire metal... showing even in the video (3:57) just how small the amount of wire-to-metal contact area is being made.
Completely agree. I wouldn't use the Wago type for the reasons you outlined, but for people who don't know how to cleanly install wire under a screw or properly use a wire nut, Wago type connections at least eliminate poor connection techniques.
EE here, and the issue of surface area of quick-lock/lever/etc. connectors does concern me at higher current. As all of my lighting is LED now, and my load conditions are really low, I'm not concerned about Wago; however, the look-kinda-alike knock-offs are worrysome. There are a lot of DIYers and lowest bid contractors who will end up installing them.
My Klien screwdrivers have a little nub by the handle for making shepherd's hooks. Also, the more recent versions of outlets and switches have the ability to 'backwire' that is clamped by torquing the screw, not by an internal lever/spring.
Size (depth) of the box is important. I just put in some motion sensor switches and they have a similar form factor as these.
Need deep(er) boxes for a lot of the 'smart' stuff. Great for new construction, but no fun for an old lathe and plaster home.
As an electrician, I like this design. The hold down tabs for wire terminations will need the test of time to see if these really hold up. Wagos initially had issues but I believe they’ve been ironed out over time. The biggest thing here is the time saving during installation, and if you install thousands of these on a project you will save labor. Just need to weigh the costs of labor versus material overall. I’d say this is a win for the industry overall.
It's another variation of the cage clamp. It won't fail. Once the lever is in the closed position the wire is trapped in the cage and can only be pulled out with extreme force. The 'spring' component that forms the bulk of the electrical contact has limited travel so even if you sit there opening and closing it till your fingers fall off the clamp won't break from metal fatigue. The plastic lever will give up before the clamp does. Wago's connectors have been in use for decades with the clamp in essentially the same form as it is seen today. This stuff is all quite reliable. It's so reliable that even the elcheapo Chinese knock offs are quite reliable.
We've been using Wagos for decades and never had an issue.
The tabs go brittle over the decades and after 40-50 years they might brake when you try to open them again. But your insulation will do the same. Other countrys use this type or similar and simple push type connections for at least 40 years now and they still work.
I agree, not a huge deal but something additional I like on this outlet not mentionednin the video (or maybe I just missed it) is there's no exposed screws or any current carrying conductor exposed anywhere when installed even without a cover. It's nice if you're ever working in a multi gang box or something and the wires going to this outlet are still hot.
Yes I know I know but really, who hasn't taken a cover plate off without killing power first?
@@davyc444 Dead test, or be tested dead at the morgue. I'll take the first option thanks.
Wow, this is nifty. As an aggressively inexperienced DIYer, this is the kind of thing that will give huge efficiency gains along with significant safety improvements. Thanks for sharing!
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@loamandil It does if you think about how people will DIY things that they shouldn't DIY. Products should be designed to eliminate the likelihood of installation error. Some people who should be professionals mess up things like this too.
@loamandil People make mistakes. Professionals are people. Professionals make mistakes.
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You're absolutely right on all three counts for this being well worth the extra spend for a quick, easy and safe installation. I especially liked the gauge on the side to indicate how much should be stripped off the wire. Great stuff! Oh, and I liked the driver utility with all the bits in the handle. Thanks for a great video!!
Every outlet I've ever bought has stripping gauges. And most even have wire strippers.
@@TEDoddyessie
in germany, there is virtually nothing else except clamps. only that we have been using them on sockets for well over 20 years. as well as switches, dimmers and junction boxes. everywhere we only clamp. even on many fuses. but it's nice to see that you are also making progress in development.
did you guys get air conditioners yet? past 5 years all your old folks died during the summer heat waves bc yall never heard of a/c, good luck this year!
Im fine with 30° in Germany ---- 86° F , for 3 times a year --- In Tucson we are fighting 115° F with super bad "air conditioning", don't start comparing you will lose
@@gerhardweber2043 O that relates
Think he was making a "Typical German engineering superiority complex" statement.
Anything that makes electrical or plumbing simpler and better gets an A+ from me! I love this new product! You Mr Silver Cymbal Sir, get an A+ too 😃👍
You are probably a fan of shark bite fittings or even worse using pex
@@bsh0718 I’ve never used either! What’s your point?
I plan on using Shark Bite someday, thousands of great reviews! I’m guessing you’re an old timer plumber, and don’t like trying new things. I’m Pro DIY and welcome new innovations!
@@bsh0718 what's wrong with pex? I get the sharkbite hate though
I've been an electrician for 11 years now. I really think these lever connectors are far superior everywhere in industry. We have been using them extensively in din rail terminals and they are great. Screw connections tend to come loose and the lever connections stay tight. They apply consistent torque throughout their entire life.
The best part of the lever design is that it's a static design, the only way for the lever to come undone is for an outside force to change its state. With screw terminals just the act of pluging and unplugging things can cause the terminals to loosen over time.
I’m not disputing the usefulness of the levers for increasing the ability of a lay person to do a safer receptacle replacement, but I have _never_ had a screw terminal come “loose”. Maybe that would be possible if one only stuck in a straight wire on one side of the screw instead of properly bending it around.
For small Guage stranded limited load systems the levers work fine but outside of that I would not use them. There are studies that show an increase in resistance and so thermal loss that comes with the lever lock style connections. As to wires coming off post style connections, I have never seen it happen unless done incorrectly.
I've never seen a screw terminal work itself loose. I've seen screw terminals that were improperly tightened, but that's hardly the same thing.
That said, I'm generality a fan of lever-locks, although I tend to use them only in lighting fixtures.
@David Voss Electricians will verify. Screws loosen. I know 1 insurance company that gives discounts to industrial customers that hire electricians to perform periodic maintenance on all connections every 5 years. Companies save enough to pay for the inspections.
Thanks for suggesting this type of outlets, I just changed a whole room and a total of 5 in 20-30 mins. Easiest way ever! Will change it throughout all the house tomorrow
I just finished wiring my new home. I wish I had those when I started. The time saved in installation and in tracking down problems is worth every penny. In fact, the outlets I put in were MORE expensive. Thanks.
I think this is a great product. I can see my elderly father still being able to fix problems at his house with these much easier than the old style.
Can you trust him to not get the polarity reversed?
Thats actually really cool. I am definately going to use these next time I have to replace a receptical or switch. I can't wait for them to come out with a GFCI versions.
I'm not an actual electrician, but I've had to replace a couple of wall outlets. These seem pretty cool! I'm not gonna go out of my way to rip out all of my existing outlets, but if they make one with USB ports as well, I'd genuinely consider grabbing a few.
In my experience, the safety shutters are effective at preventing anyone from plugging anything in. Absolutely maddening.
They've improved the design over the years so it's much better. I have some Leviton TR outlets and haven't had any issues plugging stuff in. Of course, that's anecdotal.
The European schuko standard has had these for a while, you do have to wiggle it from side to side sometimes when plugging things in.
I agree. I hate those things. Nothing but a PIA.
Agreed, you have to use way too much force.
Try new receptacles. The older style were awful to plug anything in. The new style are very easy. They have re-designed the safety shutters. I just got a box of brand new Leviton tamper resistant outlets a few days ago and plugs go right into them like the old fashioned outlets - no issues.
I just installed three as replacements for loose outlets. They worked great. I really like these.
These are the best thing ever I bought some for my house last week! I changed 15 outlets in less then an hour. The longest part was removing the old outlets!
I would DEFINITELY buy one of these to replace an outlet... thanks for bringing it to my (everyone's) attention! I realize it would cost more... but it SHOULD because of what it offers.
Thanks for the video. Almost wish I needed to replace my receptacles. Will try to keep this in mind for the future. Looks like a great product. Color-coding and length gauge are very nice features.
The sad part about the tamper resistant feature is that, at least in my home, the feature has jammed on several of our outlets, rendering them completely unusable, as even the proper plugs can't be inserted.
Yeah that screamed like a point of failure as soon as I saw it.
Brits have been doing them for decades, never a problem here must be down to poor manufacturing standards 😲
Same, hate them. Will replace with old outlets.
@@andrewtadd4373 I think the British tamper resistant mechanism is disengaged differently. I believe on the US recepticles the shutters move when both prongs are going in. In the UK the ground plug causes the shutters to move.
Almost every USB charging brick I've seen is just two prongs. And many appliances. Having the tamper work using ground pin isn't a good option. The real solution is to install plus at waist height instead of on the ground.
I like these even at the higher price than standard outlets and switches. I've been using the Wago connectors for about a year now and they're great. Especially the inline connectors. My house is over fifty years old and a lot of the wires have been cut back over the years during renovations leaving them too short for easy connections. The inline connectors are perfect for correcting that issue.
Why won't anybody here say the price of this outlet out loud?
@@mts7274 actually they're about $2.50 at home depot... odd
I would definitely choose this type of outlet ,especially after you explained the advantages and showed how to do the wire prep, etc. thanks!
Awesome! Love to see innovation that leads to better safety and ease of use.
Thanks for this video! I never knew about these and like someone else said... "$24.99 for a 10-pack seems like a no-brainer." i agree! Sadly though, home depot is out of stock right now, but when then do come back i plan on getting a few boxes! I love the fact that they are also "baby proof!"
Limit is 10.
By code at least where I live, all the outlets have to be tamper resistant now. So they shouldn't even be selling ones that aren't, unless it's a single receptacle for like a garbage disposal or other appliances.
Lol only 2.5 dollars for a double one... In Sweden I am slowly renovating my house and 1 double socket it at least 8 Euros per piece...
Good on you Leviton. Many good feature advances. Honestly I was skeptical given the weaknesses of the standard stick in the hole connections that I won't use.
I just ordered some of these for my bedroom remodel and electrical revamping. Excited to try them.
I love it !! At the cost of labor and all the points you made I will switch to these and I bet many other electricians will too as long as the price is reasonable.
This is just incredible! First I am even seeing this innovation. I wish they came out with this forty years ago when I got into major renovations on my first house, then moved into another fixer upper. I never trusted the back stab receptacles and switches so I got very efficient at looping the wires around the side terminals like a pro. Naturally, that took up a lot of my time over the years until the manufacturers began incorporating the side terminals with a clamping feature which I've been using in recent years. I sure hope that they tested the hell out of this "Edge" product before putting it on the market. For now, I think i'll stick with the contractor grade receptacles and switches I've been using.
The push-in style sockets are in use here in Europe and have been for years. Do believe me that if these are allowed in Europe, they have been thorougly tested.
I never changed an outlet when I lived in the States. But I did when I lived in Japan in 2015, and this is pretty much how the outlets were. The levers weren't quite as easy to flip, but I didn't deal with any screws 😅
It's about time!! I really wish I had this about 10 years ago when I replaced all the outlets.
Wow, this just popped up in my rotation & it just the NeWS that I needed to hear. I own an apt. bldg. and changing outlets are a pain. This will save my sanity and knees.
Very nice. I like that the terminals are color coded so rookies don't need to look up which side gets the black and which side gets the white. But I would normally buy a back wired receptacle, which around here means buying a commercial grade receptacle, and I am not sure I accept that the "Wago" connection is more robust than a back wired connection.
What do the rookies do when they run into an outlet with black, white and red wires.
As an electrician, I don’t really see the practicality of them. Unless it’s a dead end receptacle or in series. But, usually we make receptacles parallel to isolate device failure with “pigtails”. That still requires time for joints which isn’t much of a time saver.
I plan on gradually upgrading all of my home outlets (and switches) to these while outlets, some with the the usb charging outlets too.
I've used a wiha screwdriver like yours for years now and am very pleased. A Canadian outfit Rollgear used to make something similar but I can't find them anymore.
I just had to replace an outlet in my new place and I used one of these Levitons. Easiest possible install, highly recommend
Would be awesome to see a load comparison vs normal outlets
It's basically about the same as a normal .99 outlet internally. I'm hoping they make a HD model eventually.
look carefully around @2:10 - clearly marked 15A. Which, since these replace those sockets, is to be expected.
@AlanTheBeast100 they make both 15amp heavy duty light duty and 20 amp heavy duty light duty. It's about the quality of the internals and cutting these open reveal they are designed to replace light duty not heavy duty. The contact area is just standard designed at 3 times the price.
@@lj5773 It's about the rating of the individual part. The one demonstrated is 15A and is FFF to replace ... wait for it ... 15A.
@AlanTheBeast100 you are aware they make many different quality grades at each amp rating, right? Let's not even get into hospital or industrial grades of the same amp ratings. This isn't a new thing. I'm just stating the obvious you're getting a lower grade set of duplex internals at a 3 tines higher cost than it's equivalent.
I noticed that My building manager in my apartment building recently replaced all the outlets in the hallways with this particular outlet from the older 1970s era outlets that had been there. I can see why they got selected. They do seem useful and easy to install, never mind the fact that as a renter I myself am not really about to be opening up the outlets or switches in my walls anytime soon.
If then building manager in your apartment building was replacing outlet then he was breaking the law. Only a licensed electrician can perform electrical work in an apartment building.
I just discovered these. Had to order them as Lowe’s and Home Depot didn’t have any in stock. I have a dual outlet in our garage that’s tough to access due to a freezer being close to it. Replacing the receptacles is a nightmare. These will make it easier since no screwdrivers in tight place is needed. I’ll see how good they are once they arrive.
I always wanted to get into the electrical trade, but could never get an apprenticeship, so this kinda stuff is really fascinating to me.
I really wish there was a commercial version of these available now. Commercial is all I will use...heavier duty construction and I believe safer, especially with high-wattage appliances.
Decora spec grade has the screws that clamp down, no need to loop. Maybe not as fast as this but close.
I work in commercial as well. I don't see these going inside a cut-in box as the "ears" don't seem to be removable. I did notice that the yolk is still metal and allows for a Stainless Steel Cover Plate to be grounded. That's good
Great outlet, and cheaper than I thought it would be, $3.50 for a 15 amp outlet. Great review.
I'm just about to rewire my entire home, so this is timely information. Thank you!
Very good information with FULL explanation!!! Thanks!
This is the greatest electrical innovation of the century! Thanks for sharing!
I would definitely buy them going forward if I ever needed an outlet. They may cost more but it looks worth it to me.
I think you will like them a lot. Its not too bad really, its about $1.50 more per outlet.
Yea but what if your copper is stranded
@@ronkali5365 Then you have bigger problems. Most houses in the us, even old ones, use Romex and solid wire.
@Phillip Banes This isn't being marketed to your average electrician. This is marketed towards your diy friend who seems like they are doing a different project every weekend. It's also just simpler and almost fool proof.
@Phillip Banes idk I think most guys in the trade are looking for easier and more efficient ways to do stuff. Plus the very little added cost goes to the customer anyway. I think it's gonna catch on more like propress or pex. But you'll still have guys saying it should be done the old fashioned way
OMG ! thank you ! i am soo glad we are finally have the most effective terminal
Thanks for your input. The Leviton look and work beautifully, hopefully not too expensive.
I'm a huge fan of Wagos and seeing them connected to a receptacle is incredible.
Every time I use them, I am still in awe of how simple they are. Wonderful little things. I couldn't confirm if they are licensing the tech from Wago but Leviton has been a good company for ages and I believe whatever they are using in there, it feels rock solid.
@@SilverCymbalI think they are fakos
@@phillipbanes5484 My home stereo speakers of 50 years ago in the early 70's had them.
I've always found it ironic that we shove wire through a metal box, clamp it down with a metal clamp, then attach it to an exposed metal screw with bare wire exposed as well. Yes i realize there are plastic boxes that dont use the metal clamps but the irony still stands at the outlet itself until this new design.
Which is why the "Sparky" channel always recommends wrapping electrical tape around new outlets after connecting them up, to prevent metal screws from contacting metal boxes. Of course, many of us now have plastic boxes, thus making Sparky's safer but time consuming e-tape job unnecessary.
@@nonelost1 That was exactly what my dad taught me.
Great design. Looking forward to them implementing in their Smart Home products. The driver also looks useful.
I bought a Leviton 10 pack and doing my 50 year old houses outlets. These are fantastic and provide greater safety as the wires go all the way to the insulation before you lock the lever. There is a strip guage molded in near one corner to give you a guide.
Awesome outlet 👍
I would definitely buy it 🤩
Outlet cabling without screws - I Germany default since more than 35 years
Very nice, defiantly a must have for a DIY'er. I don't expect to many large contractors to use them for their electrical jobs if they cost more
I have installed about 100 new outlets in the SFHs I have purchased. I sometimes spend as much as 10 minutes struggling with one outlet. If I could change 15 outlets in an hour, the time savings would far exceed the minor cost difference.
Large contractors use them mostly as a way to prevent loose splices and are faster to install than twisting them and then capping them a wire nut. 2 mins an Outlet is usually the Standard they expect you wire it in. I can wire up an outlet in about 90 seconds with Wagos it takes me about 2 to 3 mins to wire an outlet without the Wagos. So they pay a little more in Material cost but they save it in Labour which is a companies #1 cost.
This appears to be worth every penny. I've moved around a lot throughout the West US and have never seen outlets with features this good.
I'm in a very old house so my biggest struggle is the proper use of fine electronics that need a grounded outlet and I do mean they need it. Most of my high current equipment is two-pole non-grounded and my $$$$ electronics are low voltage and current but so complicated that they need a clean electric signal. This also effects my computers and A/C equipment. I can find grounded connections in the living room, back room, master bedroom and dining room but nowhere near my room and the kitchen has weirder stuff going on that makes me wonder if this was really a sign of age or a basic cost cutting measure. Anyone with kids would appreciate the safety features of this thing too. Great stuff.
My electricity is really bad lots of brownouts, lots of short shutoffs, I use ups's in front of everything with electronics in it, good ups's also apc.
I just can't see any negatives (other than price) and your summary of positives are solid. I never expected to be impressed by a wall outlet, but there it is.
The Decora style outlets are pretty, but when you have to secure a stepdown transformer to one of them you hope it stays plugged in or you use an old fashion duplex that has a place in the center for the attachment screw. It would be nice for someone to make a provision to attach a stepdown transformer on a Decora outlet, If it's not used you can have a matching cap or plastic screw that fills the opening.
The tabs sound really good but I've always hated those shutters on outlets. I had them in my last apartment and it required an insane level of force to plug something in and I always felt like I was gonna break either the outlet or the wall when doing so
They loosen up as time goes by and it's probably because you're not really supposed to shove them in straight like you would with regular outlets, you got a a slight angle until the shutter starts to open.
The whole point of the shutters is that it's supposed to be impossible for small children to stick anything in there, so the outlets are effectively permanently childproofed. And anything that isn't relatively strong metal will never go into one of those outlets.
The "tamper resistant" shutters have been a electrical code requirement in the US for new construction or major renovations about the last 5 years. If you pull a permit for the job, the inspector will look for them.
@@mikespoelker8963 I just had my house built and the local code does not require them and my house does not have them. Though our code requires the house to require GFCI and Arc Faults throughout branch circuits.
@@jamestopoleski9255 At least with UK outlets, they are bigger and deeper than the Yankee style plugs. Trust me, you got this one easier than us.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade They not always loosen up, in fact sometimes with age, they jamb. Also if you don't have kids and you are aging, they become more frustrating; kind of like those tamper resistant prescription bottles I have to remember to ask for non-tamper resistant caps when getting them filled.
ZIF sockets have been around for a long time - great to see them in this application.
Wow amazing timing, I just finished wiring my entire basement!
I've seen fixtures that don't require loops.
There are two kinds: There are screws that have a small square plate behind them, which is bent up on one edge. You stick the _straight_ wire under the screw along this edge, and tighten the screw. It's difficult if not impossible to make a loop instead.
The second kind is a hole in the back that you stick the wire in. There is no lever; it just grabs by itself. You can't pull it out again, ever. These have regular screws also.
you can pull it out. just pull and twist back and forth at the same time
backstabbing (the second way) is most definitely not permanent. doing service work i see them fail all the time
Don't pull it out by twisting back and forth. There is a hole adjacent to the wire backstab hole that is used to release the tension on the backstab. Just press a small screwdriver or awl into it and the wire will come right out.
I hope they make a GFCI and one with integrated USB with that design.
Glad I saw this video, I will definitely buy this the next time I need an outlet, these are an amazing improvement. I can't tell you how many time I've been so frustrated because I can't get that damn loop on the screw well enough.
The problem with this outlet and the Wago is all about the total surface area of the connection. This is why a wire wrapped around a screw is still superior because there's a lot more surface area of wire-to-metal contact.
Wow didn't know this was a thing. Thanks for sharing.
It's a great idea but, so far as I know, they're only offered in 15 amps. Hopefully they'll have a 20 amp version soon.
For only a buck more it ain't bad. If anything I'd get one for novelty's sake but I've put in umpteen standard outlets and they're no big deal to me. Pretty cool you found that antique receptacle though!
Agreed, I love the old tech and stuff. If you haven't seen my video on mercury light switches you might enjoy that marvelous engineering simplicity: ruclips.net/video/y59h-9rXALY/видео.html
@@SilverCymbal Yes! I did and a few folks and I rapped about early mercury lamps as well. Mercury arc rectifiers are another amazing/dangerous piece of history too; there's a few videos of those beasts to be found.
Oh HELL YEA! How did we go so many years without improvements like this!! I'm so tired of twisting wires around screws. Finished my basement using Wagu connectors last year. Not a single wire nut. I only wish these outlets were avalible then.
I am definately going to be getting some of these I run a Motel in a small town and I have to replace many outlets. That with the safety feature of the shutters will be an improvement for any future liability issues.
I still question how much actual contact the wire has with the internals of the outlet. The biggest benefit of the old style is that you have a good inch of contact curling around the screw and it makes contact against both the screw and the plate it screws into.
That is a valid point! I am going to buy some and will dissect one in the name of science. :)
That is a great idea. When it comes time for me to replace my outlets I will get some of these for sure. Hopefully light switches are next.
Yes, they thought of that! Single pole and 3-way switches are available.
I will absolutely buy them for an upcoming project. They cost more but the safety is worth it.
For those that don’t know, the “safety” shutters on this type of outlet start to stick after some time and become a nuisance when routine plugging things in and out(hair dryers, vacuums, drill chargers, etc. If no unsupervised baby kids in the house, this feature just isn’t needed here in the states with 110v, but people “feel” better about what they don’t know. And wire wrapping for installing new outlets isn’t a college level thing but still provides the best actual 15amp connection to match the outlets rating, my 5th grade science teacher had a whole section in the semester for basic wiring and circuitry and us kids all did it and mastered it…and got yelled at for doing it lazy wrong…cause it’s elementary stuff. Anyone needing this wago style outlet probably shouldn’t be touching electricity cause they’re safe on the front operate side of things but obviously not on the back side of the cover plate.
At least with our german plugs/sockets it depends on the quality of the shutter mechanism if it's annoying.
My wall sockets are all Busch & Jäger , they were also installed in my parents house in 1994, and they never caused any problems.
But some of my cheaper extension strips almost block some of my plugs from going in at all with any amount of force or wiggling.
Screw terminals may make a better connection at the best of times when compared to spring clamps, but not all are installed properly and the screw can even loosen over time and create bad contacts, I would rather have a consistent but maybe slightly worse contact than an unreliable contact.
And it doesnt have anyting to do with our higher voltage, our plugs are rated at 16A.
Yeap. But we have manufacturers writing the NEC now, so the insanely overpriced nonsense is now the norm.
@@Heimbasteln anything not installed properly in the first place is a problem. Moral of the story: Don't let people who are not qualified be doing things they shouldn't.
I hope they make the older style of outlet face for their Edge line. (The one that is sometimes called duplex)
Not sure why, but I prefer that style myself. And it would make it about a dollar per outlet cheaper to swap out, if someone's upgrading all of their house's original outlets to these, since they wouldn't have to buy new wall plates.
Me too, I just don't like the rectangle ones.
I like the driver in that it has all the required tools anyone would ever need, and the receptacle is top-notch.
These are fantastic and I will definitely use them. Only thing is I want industrial grade 20A versions.
As an European I am constantly sceptical towards the American building industry, especially electric standards. In Europe most of these safety funktions these offer are a standard, but the wago clips on the back is something I haven't heard of. Glad to see these and hope they become the us standard!
Spec grade and higher outlets have had back wired (not stabs) terminals for as long as I have been in the industry (30 years) The screw clamps provide more clamping force and surface area contact than any stab or lever mechanism. Not to mention they have brass terminals, nylon bodies, full length grounding straps, nuts to receive screws, etc. While these new lever design outlets may be convenient to install they are mediocre at best for durability and build quality.
Wow, these seem shockingly easy to install!
Love the idea, I’m going to start using these in my house
We were building a set of townhouses and a coworker coiled up the bare ground on the hot side of the receptacle. Thankfully it was only a small fire. This outlet looks fantastic.
I never trust the stab in connectors because they are somewhat erratic in how they hold. I was building a hospital once and it was spec'ed to stab in the back. However, when I went back to check, some of the stupid things came out. This system looks far more secure than the classic stab ins, plus I love that you can remove them easily. Far safer for homeowners.
Bro stop lying there's no way you backstabbed number 12 on a receptacle especially on Hospital cable
Arc- fault breakers would never allow that circuit from being energized with the bare ground touching anything with power on it. A great feature when installing pricey breakers and you can say your home will never catch fire with arc fault breakers because they won't provide power until the entire circuit is clear and correct as an Electrican I have confidence my Apprentice didn't screw up either (spent many hours locating a neutral problems never would have known without Arc- faults) 🤑
@@PoshingtonSpark pre 1990's I still have some old ones ...the wires just fall out when you pulled them out for service. And arc if reused on 14 ga. Wire...no good!
@@eljefe9021 Yup! This was in 2006. Arc-fault receptacles weren't common back then.
@@PoshingtonSpark Are you familiar with the concept of "spec'ed receptacles"? The receptacles were specifically ordered for the job, and were intended for that purpose. Everything was to spec. They weren't your standard cheap receptacles.
Definitely cool, but don’t forgot you still need to pigtail your wires from inside the box so as to not affect other devices down the line if one fails. Would definitely save some time on trim out though!
Sure, if you really want to do it right. Then again, the people who would use an outlet as a bridge/tap rather than pigtailing the line are the same people who would buy the 79 cent specials and backstab them.
Screwless recepticals in the UK and EU have two L, N & ground connectors to avoid pigtailing.
LOVE THE LEVITON, WILL BE SHOPPING AT HOME DEPOT
Nice video, would totally use this type of outlet in the future
At first, these receptacles look like a good idea. But the further I look at and think about them I've seen a few weaknesses to the design.
First, they only have them in 15A. No 20A yet, but that may change over time.
Second, these are residential grade only. I prefer the more rugged contacts in the commercial grade outlets for longer cycles. Especially where I regularly plug and unplug with occasional use appliances (kitchen counter, shop bench, wall outlets where I plug in the vacuum cleaner, etc). Hopefully this will change over time.
Third, this is something I recently noticed. How do you check these for voltage with a multi-meter. No exposed metal on the sides, no shrouded test points like the switches have. And the outlet blade slots are security shuttered. You can probably do it by opening the cover over the isolation tab on the hot side, but what about on the neutral side? Is it marked clearly on the receptacle if someone unfamiliar with the receptacle pulls it out if a wall box and needs to make sure that they are actually getting 120VAC (instead of 100 due to a fault or line drop somewhere)?
Fourth, and this is a corner case. How do you isolate the neutral sides for complete isolation between the two outlets of the receptacle? I've seen one of these receptacles taken apart and the neutral side does have the breakoff tab, but I haven't seen ant way to access that tab like you can on the hot side.
All that said, I like the progress these receptacles indicate. And I hope these lever operated spring cage type connections get incorporated into more product lines and devices.
They do have a test feature on the back, but of course that means you'd have to pull the receptacle or switch out of the box to test it.
@@biondatiziana I saw the test features clearly marked on the back of the switches, but I don't see any on the receptacle. Even the website claims the "convenient openings for circuit testers" are on the switches only.
@@Sembazuru Thanks for the correction. I just assumed that the receptacles would have them too.
You can use your test lead and plug them in at the same time to replicate a plug going in, it's the same with the standard tamper proof receptacles.
I can change an outlet in about 5 minutes. That being said, I'd still replace them all with these Edge outlets. For $1.50 more, it's worth my children's protection. 👍
Why would kids go behind plate
Tamper resistant plugs aren’t a new thing. The only new feature here is the screwless connection
Pretty much every outlet on the market today has those stupid plastic gates in there. So your "children's protection" is unavoidable, without spending extra for their gimmick. (which is certain they patented so no one else can make them)
No.
This is awesome. About time!!!
I like that receptacle, and damn that is a crazy large Wago!! Sweet Wiha screwdriver too!
It looks like a great outlet. I'm assuming that if you isolate one receptacle from the other the ground connection is common to both since there is only one place to land a ground wire. Seeing as you only disconnected one connection when isolating them it looks like the neutral is also common to both.
pretty sure you can disconnect both seperately using the same system.. not needed ifthe switched and non-switched outlet is on the same circuit, but probably required if they are on diffrent circuits.. though not familiar enough with US electrical code, so cannot say for certain if this would be actually allowed..
You don't have two grounds.. ever..
@@MadLadCustoms Isolated grounds exist. They're useless, but they do exist. To your point though, you won't see that in any residential dwelling.
The National Electric Code doesn’t allow you to splice the ground on a wiring device such as a switch or receptacle.
@@shockcoach just for clarification: i reffered to neutral when i meant splitting both in the outlet, not ground... in the video only splitting the hot is shown, but the outlet is basically mirrored (except the ground), so splitting neutral should work the same way as spitting hot
If I hadn't already replaced all my outlets in the house, I'd buy those in a heartbeat. Doing the whole house was a lot of work compared to using those. Cost would be worth it for sure.
Uk only been doing this for like 50 years. Well done on catching up
Very nice solid connections. I like it
Love new things!
So glad to hear. I thought this would be very cheesy and was so impressed by how much thought went into it. I expect they will add more to this line, night light outlets, USB outlets, etc.
Very nice! Makes you wonder what took so long for these things to be updated.
Not really a necessity. The old technology still works even now.
I mean what is there really too upgrade on a plug-in outlet lol
Great presentation!
Well done!
Love this. About time outlets caught up with the times. Enough ancient technology.