Child proof covers?

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by Greg Fretwell

When I moved in this house I had to replace every receptacle that had a child plug in it. They wouldn't hold a plug. I just ended up doing them all.
I like spec grade stuff anyway. This may just be a problem with the 39 cent devices that were here, even though they didn't look that old.

Good point. Never thought of that.

[gmaher]

When I encounter these child-proof plugs, and the outlet is acceptable (not behind some furniture or something else) I always pull the plug and test the outlet, Then I ALWAYS replace the plug so I am not responsible for a child being shocked or electrocuted. If the resident installed cheap child-proof plugs, that is his/her fault. I will advise them that that particular plug MAY render the outlet loose and not particularily safe, so it would be wise for them to install better child-proof plugs if the outlet is loose fitting. Better safe than sorry, always!
George Maher
Home - Safe Home, LLC
Fargo, ND

[rking4]

Just a little tip for removing the covers. If you use the prong of the tester it fits perfectly into the slot that is cut out of the cover. All I do is just use edge of the prong and lift it out and it does not scratch or harm anything and goes much quicker. Just do one at a time so you don't forget to place them all back in.