Is it possible that Home Depot’s supply chain is contaminated with knockoff parts? I guess.

I never suggested anywhere that knockoffs were the cause.

The idea that there exists some lesser standards for home builds is a myth I’ve seen repeated over and over again and it simply is not true. But the idea that there are somehow separate standards for home and commercial electrical fixtures, and that home Depot is selling people the former, inferior standard is absolutely, 100% nonsense.

There are absolutely mechanical difference in residential and commercial constructed receptacles in general. Hospital grade being even higher.

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Is it your belief that Home Depot and Leviton are simply fleecing uneducated buyers by charging more for “Designed for EV charging” NEMA 14-50 outlets?

Leviton “Designed for EV charging” NEMA 14-50 receptacle

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…vs the cheap contractor grade outlet?

Leviton contractor grade NEMA 14-50 receptacle

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How about Enphase/Clippercreek including their own NEMA 14-50 outlet which is a $60 Bryant receptacle? Why isn’t Enphase putting a $10 NEMA 14-50 in the box instead?

Here’s the official Enphase Training Installation video from the company (timestamped to the NEMA 14-50 receptacle instructions)

Enphase Training video timestamped to the NEMA 14-50 comment

“Even if you have a NEMA 14-50 already, Enphase is requiring you to replace that as we’ve seen some overheating from some older receptacles”

Is your assertion that Leviton and Enphase are just scaremongering unassuming consumers?