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If the outlet is subjected to repeated moisture it will cause a corosion issue which may result in a terminal that will not make a solid connection and will result in overheating and yes may cause a fire....
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNot if the outlet is wired properly. The spliced wires within the box should be tight and proper wire connectors used. The terminal connection to the receptacle should use the screw terminals and not the quick wire push in connectors. Under heavy loads the quick wire system will have a tendency to get warm to hot under certain conditions.
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∙ 6y agotoo many electrical cords plugged into one outlet
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