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MRI grade vs Hospital grade electric outlets

I know both have been suggested as an upgrade to the run of the mill cheap outlets. I also know there may be "even better" outlets.   I know the MRI grade has non magnetic metal components. Bottom line, does it make a difference one can hear? I have about 1/2 dozen Hubbell 30 Watt hospital grade outlets. Got them fairly inexpensively. Are the MRI grade worth the extra $$$?
kavakat1
jea48
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Watch out for newer Hubbell 8300 hosp grade outlets. The back strap is made from nickel plated steel. Garbage for audio.
Correction:

The back strap is made of galvanized steel.

The wire clamping plate is made of nickel plate steel.

http://ecatalog.hubbell-wiring.com/productinformation/specsheets/3A/Live/PDF/HBL8300H_cart.pdf
kavakat1 OP
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Thank you all for your input.
jea48
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Corrections:

Old stock HBL8300H Compact slim body? A very good duplex receptacle. Non nickel plated brass contacts with a non nickel plated supporting back strap.
Should read:
Old stock HBL8300H hosp grade Compact slim body? A very good duplex receptacle. Non nickel plated brass contacts with a non nickel plated "brass" supporting back strap.



The old style Hubbell HBL8300 standard body hosp grade outlet has nickel plated contacts and a nickel plated back strap for corrosion.
Should read:
The old style Hubbell HBL8300 hosp grade standard body outlet has nickel plated "brass" contacts and a nickel plated "brass" back strap for corrosion.



kavakat1 OP
80 posts
 
I got the BBL8300 WHI, looks nickel back strap.
kavakat1 OP
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Thats HBL8300WHI
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