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    psuvtwj Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 18, 2016, 10:43 AM
    Should I have difficulty with plugs going into a new 3 prong outlet
    Should it be difficult to get a plug into a brand new 3 prong outlet
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    Jun 18, 2016, 01:27 PM
    Is the new receptacle a tamper proof or child resistant type?


    http://diy.stackexchange.com/questio...d-a-normal-one
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    Jun 18, 2016, 05:17 PM
    They can be. If tamper proof, you must push straight in.
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