Well, let me chinme in my 2 cents. I have never seen my back stabs fail yet. But I have seen MANY side screw connections fry the whole duplex besause of improper installation. I believe IF the back stab device is installed properly then it should be safe. However, because of all the discussions on this topic by all you skilled personell, I have switched over to using back wired terminal connections like the P&S BR-15 and 20. I does give me a little piece of mind that I'm using a better quality recepticle. Not that I wouldn't back stab again. Just my 2 cents.

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Merry CHRISTmas.
Mark Randazzo