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RockRaven

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3. They may be Tamper Resistant Receptacles. TRRs have internal shutters, and

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 12:49 PM

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require the plug to be inserted evenly (i.e. one should try to get both prongs to be at the same depth at the same time). They can be kind of annoying to use.

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Electrical problem. A dedicated line with two receptacles was installed several years ago. [View all] 3Hotdogs Yesterday OP

It's a child safe receptacle Jughead Yesterday #1

that's one of those Rver Yesterday #2

They may be Tamper Resistant Receptacles. TRRs have internal shutters, and RockRaven Yesterday #3

Thanks. It worked. "Child proof." Like when I use'ta put my pen knives in the plugs and Dad would have to take some 3Hotdogs Yesterday #4

Yup Jughead Yesterday #5