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BMitch
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I have an electrical outlet which hasn't been reliable (the bottom one doesn't always have power unless you jiggle the plug), so I want to change it. I've changed a few plain outlets, but I found something new (to me!) when I went to remove it:

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The wires run into the back of the box, as well as attach to the side. What is this called, and how do I remove them?

I have an electrical outlet which hasn't been reliable (the bottom one doesn't always have power unless you jiggle the plug), so I want to change it. I've changed a few plain outlets, but I found something new (to me!) when I went to remove it:

outlet

The wires run into the back of the box, as well as attach to the side. What is this called, and how do I remove them?

I have an electrical outlet which hasn't been reliable (the bottom one doesn't always have power unless you jiggle the plug), so I want to change it. I've changed a few plain outlets, but I found something new (to me!) when I went to remove it:

outlet

The wires run into the back of the box, as well as attach to the side. What is this called, and how do I remove them?

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What kind of electrical outlet is this, and how do I replace it?

I have an electrical outlet which hasn't been reliable (the bottom one doesn't always have power unless you jiggle the plug), so I want to change it. I've changed a few plain outlets, but I found something new (to me!) when I went to remove it:

outlet

The wires run into the back of the box, as well as attach to the side. What is this called, and how do I remove them?