In back-wired recepts the screw and backplate still provide pressure for the termination, rather than an internal spring/catch. But they will look similar in having holes in the back to insert the wires.

GFCI's usually have provisions for two back-wired conductors per screw.

These are considered quite dandy in my opinion whereas backplugged (spring/catch type) are not.


-Virgil
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