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Originally Posted by kknudson
NEVER use the push in's.
They are quick and easy to use AND FAIL.
Even if they don't fail I've seen them loosen and rattle, this causes arcing and can damage electronics.
One rule I use too, always tape up the outlet, one or two wraps around covering the screws.
I've had enough spark putting them in or taking out.
I'm one of those crazy fools that doesn't always turn off power, but I was taught by a very qualified electrician, and I am VERY careful.
Always wanted to see what I looked like with a Fro too !!! 
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I occasionally put on rubber gloves and just wing it when it's minor doings and finding the correct breaker would be a pain. I've worked on houses with 3 different panels and tracking it down can be tough. One time, I went the cowboy route and intentionally shorted it to trip the breaker then I had trouble finding the box. The third box.