The first step I did was to turn off the power at the breaker then verified that it was in fact by making sure a plugged in light didn't turn on as well as verifying with a voltage sensor. Once I confirmed the power was off unscrewed the old electrical outlet and discarded it. The new one went on the exact same way as the old one came off. Once I tightened down my new connections I gave the wires a nice tug to make sure they were secured properly and won't come free. I added a layer of weatherproofing and then a new outlet cover and called it a day. I turned the breaker back on and was in business with a brand new upgraded outlet.
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Here's a paid amazon link to some outlets(if you buy from here I get a super small profit):
ENERLITES Duplex Receptacle Outlet, Tamper-Resistant Electrical Wall Outlets, Residential Grade, 3-Wire, Self-Grounding, 2-Pole,15A 125V, UL Listed, 61580-TR-W-10PCS, White (10 Pack):
https://amzn.to/2VF4jHW
Description is as follows(for what it's worth): Tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles prevent unwanted objects from being inserted. High impact-resistant polycarbonate thermoplastic cover and body for long service life
Suitable for residential such as homes, apartments, condominiums and for commercial use in corporate buildings, hotels, and restaurants that only require a 15A outlet (they can still be tampered with).
Shallow body design for maximum wiring; backstab or side options. Break-off plaster ears (yokes tabs). Installation instructions included (if you need these you shouldn't be installing it). Outlet Dimensions: 4. 06” H x 1. 31” L x . 09” D (whatever they are all standard anyway)
Use with ENERLITES wall plates for the best fit and color match, part numbers 8821-W standard size, 8821M-W mid-size, or 8821O-W oversize
Nobody cares about this but all they comply with 2017 NEC, Article 406. 12 for tamper-resistant receptacles. 15A 125V, 5-15R, self-grounding, 2-pole, 3-Wire. UL94, V2 Rating, 1-year , UL Listed
material type: Plastic;Steel
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