The Fastest, Safest, and Most DIY Friendly Outlet Available!

In this video I review the new Leviton Decora Edge receptacle. This is the first outlet of it's kind! It is super easy to install and is made for safety. So I will show you all of its features, how it works, and how it is installed.
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[@HowToHomeDIY]

So what do you think? Are these the future of outlets and switches?

[@bobbyvee8941]

I have begun using the lever nut connectors and they are one of the best upgrades that have become available in many years!

[@AaronHope_Sow]

Do they have a GFCI version?

[@GeoFry3]

They are the future, but it is going to be 50 years before you see wire nuts disappear from installs. You are going to have to wait for all the people trained to use them to retire. What I'm looking forward to is when lighting finally just switches over to 100% low voltage. The wires are much easier to work with, and connections are even quicker and easier than WAGOs.

[@kefalboy]

It should be like this years ago. First of all, is finger-safe and short-circuit safe, like the European standards. Increases productivity and safety. Good job Leviton!

[@johnkelsh5859]

You didn’t say whether it excepts 15 amp 14 gauge only or whether it also accepts 20 amp 12 gauge. So what’s the answer?

[@ryanaustin2617]

It's great idea, not just saving time, but it seems to be much safer when it comes to connection and color coded wire connection is a plus.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yeah I would say it would be fairly difficult to mess up. Thanks for the feedback Ryan!

[@WayneAMorsey]

All outlets are already color coded. Silver screws on the outlet are common, white wire, Brass screws on the outlet are hot, black wire, and green is ground (green grass on the ground). But I agree, these new outlets will save a lot of time installing them.

[@conchim99]

Is it safe for aluminum wires? My house has aluminum wires

[@vickigonya9432]

I am loving this!!! I can do this!👍The notches are awesome and so is the strip gauge! Your explanation of the features is excellent!

[@GeoFry3]

About damn time. Electrical, in particular lighting, is in drastic need of innovation.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yes it is.

[@thehonestman26]

Perfect video and timing for me. Just picked a couple of these up at Home Depot and haven't even opened the box yet and your video popped up while I was looking through other electrical information. Very thorough adn informative. Thank you.

[@joewenzel5142]

That is so cool and easy. The strip gauge is a nice touch.

[@naubaucat]

This is great I have a few single outlets that I need to change, and this is a lot easier than wrapping wires around terminals. Thanks for the review.

[@randomrazr]

also keeps the screws from touching the box . its all covered in plastic so nonc onductive

[@steveliberty]

Love the idea. I am a big fan of the Wago stuff, so this makes a lot of sense to me. I will definitely try these for my next replacement job.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@chadbaldwin652]

As soon as I saw them a few weeks ago, I ordered a box of 10, and just installed the first one a few days ago. I think it's great. I'm a fairly new homeowner. I have just enough electrical experience to be dangerous, and I've already had to replace a few outlets and switches. The install for the new Edge outlet was so simple and quick, I loved it. I've been using WAGO's for all my electrical stuff already, so I was pretty happy when I saw these pop up.

[@josen4real5]

I'm looking for this model and can't find the 10 pack for the 20 plus price. Do you have a link? Appreciate it either way. 😊

[@markdupre4854]

Great video, great product, your demonstration and test for "pull out" means I'd buy these for my next electrical project.

[@ralphiewigs2208]

Fabulous! I love those connectors and I'm going to love the receptacles.

[@keeblerkelloggs]

Well explained, thank you! Easy and fast! Love the color coding and notching!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yeah I think those are nice touches! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Rick!

[@TheJavaGuru78]

This is an amazing upgrade from Leviton. I like the wago connectors, but this is friggin awesome. I might have to try to find these in my local BBS.

[@hmurchison8123]

Glad I waited to redo the receptacles. These will work.

[@RiggerBrew]

I like this idea and will be looking for them as I need to refresh the plugs in my home.

[@46bovine]

Good idea. Thanks for showing this product.

[@shawnald]

Ten years overdue. Bravo.

[@leealtmansr.3811]

It's about time! Fantastic

[@mcravenufo]

Just commenting to say I've learned a lot from your recent videos. Looking forward to future videos so I subscribed.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Awesome! Really glad to hear that you are finding value in the channel. Thanks a lot for the feedback Mark! Look forward to seeing you around the channel.

[@PhilipCook-zq9xs]

It's surely a game changer and should make it easier for outlet installations

[@madcowusa4277]

I do a lot of remodeling and am always using temporary switches and lighting that gets moved frequently or just hangs fully out of the box while painting etc. The best part is I wouldn't have to wrap the terminals with electrical tape so the homeowner doesn't zap themselves.

[@qingyuhu]

About damn time!!! That's awesome!

[@shawnald]

WOW! $3.50! Tree-fiddy! I was expecting them to be a lot more expensive than that! That is terrific!

[@Column1]

Great idea for the DYI.

[@nickberetanos7541]

Ignoring installation time. Cage-Clamp technology has proven to be very good in even high vibration applications. Dummy proof (almost) and applies less stress to cable than wire nuts. Looks like a winner. You already see this type of connection (not with levers) on industrial equipment. Well proven.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Good info. Appreciate the input Nick!

[@tycox8704]

This solves nothing. The issue is the wires…not the receptacles (or switches). An elegant solution would wire the gang box instead of the receptacle(s). Then the receptacles could snap onto buses in the gang box. Could even include terminals for smart home networking.

[@Rexmorgan687]

​@@tycox8704this is genius... Brb to start a smart box gang...

[@Chi9221]

@@tycox8704so kind of like a din rail application?

[@tycox8704]

@@Rexmorgan687 Does one exist in the U.S. market?

[@billsolomon2379]

Awesome! Makes upgrading old 2 prong plugs faster and much safer. Because: in old small metal boxes: no exposed screws on the side ! Great piece of engineering. And with the levers applying Apple pressure once closed: no future loose conns. Great piece of engineering and design. These are the future of residential new construction

[@mos8541]

without clear parts they have not proof of contact, either they are clear or ima keep makin loops or straits and turnin the screwdriver.

[@zaklex3165]

@@mos8541 You don't need it to be clear to know if there's contact or not...use the strip gauge, then tug on it...if it's in there's contact.

[@TomCee53]

I assume you meant ample pressure. Isn’t spell check wonderful. 😊

[@RichTheEngineer]

My daughter bought a house. One of the breakers kept tripping until we narrowed it down to a receptacle in a metal outlet box that had the side bend in just enough to contact the receptacle side screws which were screwed all the way out. Give me the new connectors any day. Touch safe.

[@RichTheEngineer]

@@mos8541 Don't think I want you working in my company then.

[@ericgonzalez9503]

I was re-wiring my garage and relocating some of the outlets and found this video and check my local hardware store and they have it on stock. When I arrive to Home Depot (3 different one) they didn’t know what I was talking about. Even today when to look for a single pole switch and they still not on the shelf I feel I was the first customer on getting this outlets and switches. The installation is more clean and fast and yes when installing two next to each other make the installation quicker and straight the outlet. I wish they came up with this long time ago

[@michaelreeves8164]

For me, a DIY person it looks great. I will definitely try it.

[@nobrien1]

Great idea and timing: I need to update a number of outlets!

[@3rddegreeburns494]

This is awesome! I hope it catches on and it's not too expensive.

[@tookitogo]

Another comment says 8 cents more per piece, in a 10 pack.

[@francislang5075]

great idea i just ordered some to try

[@zeroibis]

Looking forward to see this in commercial grade.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

I hope they make some. Really interested to see how they would be.

[@sciatl2505]

Hubbell makes them called edge connect

[@zeroibis]

@@sciatl2505 Those are spring connect. Basically back stab with a leaver that releases the spring. This is different than having a lever action apply the actual force.

[@sciatl2505]

@@zeroibis ok good to know is that bad

[@wlipman]

If you notice, both the switches and the outlets are self-grounding devices if you're using a grounded metal box.

[@youdosuck]

Just switched to these in my house. They are amazing.

[@waynepowell567]

A great idea. I am sure it will be the future and likely the technology will be tweaked as we move forward. Thanks for informing us of new things & ideas.

[@josephcarreoniii6434]

I like it. It looks like a safe hook up.

[@lorenjennings1127]

I really like using the wago for hooking up lights with small gauge wires. It simply makes the connection easier than wire nuts. Looking forward to using these new outlets and switches in the future! Thanks for putting this video out. It is informative and well done!

[@edwarddillon4315]

I love this idea! I can't wait to try it. I have had multiple hand surgeries to both of my hands, and doing electrical work can be difficult at times. Now with these babies, DIY home electrical will be a breeze!

[@Inkling777]

A great idea! I'd also love to see WAGO combined with a powerpole plug for DC circuits.

[@jdkc4d]

As a homeowner, I can say, that these look like they would save a lot of time. I definitely can't install a normal outlet as fast as you did. It looks like right now they only have single and 3 way switches with these levers, and a normal 15amp outlet. I will be on the watch for some 20amp, and GFCI outlets with these levers in the future.

[@peterb6282]

This is so cool and so overdue. I have some old metal boxes in my house and although I know it's unlikely to happen I always feel like there's a risk the screws could touch the box so I always do the wrap electrical tape around the outlet routine. This design ensures nothings exposed...nice clean package.

[@bludika]

this receptical is brilliant

[@89clavos]

Another alternative is always welcomed. I use wago and wire nuts both are convenient.

[@TabbyCat041]

This is awesome. I'm under contract to buy a house that is going to be needing a bunch of new receptacles, and these should make the changing out much easier.

[@Entropy512]

At around 10:00 or so, you mention commercial grade receptacles - another advantage they typically have is more durability as far as mating cycles of the contacts themselves. Every outlet I've seen fail has not been in the wiring terminations, but the contacts of the receptacles themselves.

[@jimmac1185]

I agree, most failures I've seen on receptacles have been backstabbing. That being said, the receptacle in my the hallway to my bedroom stopped holding plugs in, that's a failure in my eyes.

[@DavidShort-ov5vb]

Ziplock bags as an example, does the lever snap around the wire for better connectivity metal to metal? Like some things have a groove like trim that the piece that attaches to it snaps into it.

[@raymondbrown2112]

I have not seen these at my Home Depot or Lowes yet but will look for them next project I have.

[@joegaines8826]

Great idea. Next time I have to replace a receptacle I will buy these.

[@mikendi08]

just used these in my house i am building, love them.

[@justrelaxing1501]

Loved it! I'll look for at the hardware store. Thanks for the video.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome! As of now they do not have them on store shelves yet. Currently they can only be ordered from Home Depot's website. Hopefully that changes soon!

[@hotroddreams3130]

@@HowToHomeDIY As of today 4-5-2023 The Home Depot by my house in Southern California has 153 in stock today for pickup according to their website for $3.48 each. It also says they can deliver 1,177 available outlets for delivery tomorrow. Thanks for the info because I'm changing all the worn out outlets in my home soon.

[@americathefree3708]

I like it! Can't wait to try them out.

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

I like this idea. Much safer for most people who don't do this on a regular basis and will make people more apt to try this on their own

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Agreed. Thanks for the input!

[@joed8020]

excellent review!

[@autumnwoe6356]

Love it. Good 2nd choice.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@upnorth1955]

I think it's awesome! And thanks for the heads up.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome. Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks for the feedback Randy!

[@proslaws]

I've watched a few of your electrical videos and got hooked so now I'm a subscriber. Your videos do an excellent job of clearly and concisely both explaining and demonstrating the concepts and items under review/discussion. One question regarding the outlet reviewed here - do you know if Leviton makes this outlet in a GFCI version?

[@derilangevin2457]

Seems amazing !

[@bobbyratt]

This is an awesome idea. Hopefully they'll be available at Home Depot in the future...

[@FixBuildGo]

I am definitely going to try that out!

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Great improvement

[@mattsanchez4893]

This my friends is my kind of tech review!!

[@CancerCottage-HealingHut-wn9ho]

I'm sold. I just ordered a set. Time will tell, but I think this is the future.

[@davidmccool2458]

Show how the extenders work in an enlarged hole. Also, open one of these receptacles up to look/show the internals for better analysis. Thanks for what you do!

[@DavidShort-ov5vb]

Ziplock bags as an example, does the lever snap around the wire for better connectivity metal to metal? Like some things have a groove like trim that the piece that attaches to it snaps into it.

[@HWCism]

Impressive, thanks

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome. Really glad to hear you found it interesting. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@cnesler]

I like the notches for efficient plate install

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yeah I thought it was a nice touch for sure!

[@1thinkhealthy]

Great idea. Like the color code as well.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yeah I think that is very helpful to make sure the wires are placed properly. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@alexron2023]

These are fantastic !

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Glad you like them!

[@trumpwon8231]

Great for back splash remodleing

[@larryhunt1853]

Using your link to the product at HD, I see a 10-pack results in a cost of $2.50 per. Not bad. While watching I thought "oh, brother, how much is that puppy?". So I am pleasantly surprised and look forward to trying them out. Thanks for the video!

[@bzamski17]

That’s awesome I’ve used them as butt connectors and they are excellent

[@tednisbeth3088]

thanks again !

[@szlash280z]

that's pretty dang cool!

[@no_handle_required]

love these

[@1MoTimeRound]

These are great and just what I need. Found a scorched outlet that could have been a bad house fire. I think it was caused by dog hair blown in the crevices and landing on the exposed terminals.

[@danmiller5297]

Thank you.

[@dennisgibbs5708]

This is very good for the average DYR person!

[@johnlehew8192]

I bought 30 plugs and 20 switches from Home Depot and really like them and the light switches better than regular switches and plugs!

[@devedsmith]

It's about time!

[@thomcoste1635]

Good idea!

[@dektold76]

Great idea and it’s UL Certified!

[@danielmyers1903]

Love it!

[@alldecentnamestaken]

You should do a follow up video where you use weights to see the failure weight for each connection method.

[@stevebusby6618]

One thing I didn't remember hearing is that just like the traditional outlets, you can still separate the two hot sides on this one for, say, controlling a light with a switch. It looks like there is a tab between the two levers that may be for this purpose. If you did cover that, I missed it.

[@ksavage681]

I just bought a whole box of normal Leviton outlets and switches!! UGH. I wish I had known about these first. I already use Wago connectors and love them to bits.

[@woodwaker1]

I think these are a big improvement both in safety and ease of use over regular home grade plugs. My last install was with commercial grade using the screw back, which I think are even better. Too many homeowners do not install plugs correctly.

[@davidhair8295]

Love it.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@chrisf3875]

like it I think it is the future, especially the code being torque Stringent when doing an electrical connection. Now your torque settings will be preset with a snap.

[@dymsza]

this is fantastic :) Just order some 3 way that need to replace

[@jaysimmons9598]

These look awesome! Thank you for sharing. I'm going to order some. Do they make any of these with USB-C? I did not see any.

[@sfcbrick]

I don't know if they are the future but I'm updating an apartment with new receptacles and light switches. I will definitely utilize these devices!

[@r6u356une56ney]

One of the big advantages of the wago lever connectors is that they are transparent so you can visually see that the wire is fully inserted. These seem to be missing that option.

[@DavidShort-ov5vb]

@@RadioRich100😂

[@Hachiro]

Wow I really like these! Makes them safer too, with no exposed powered metal. $3.50 at my local HD, or $25 for a 10-pack. Okay price for the ease of install and future removal / swap out. The fact that their Edge products don't have exposed metal would've helped me to not get shocked, when I learned that one of our boxes had 2 circuits in it xD 3-gang box. far left switch for kitchen. Next two for pantry/laundry light, and laundry extractor fan. Found out that the pantry is hooked up to the garage circuit, while the kitchen switch is of course on the kitchen circuit. (Thought the pantry would've been part of the kitchen) Now I know to turn off both circuits when working on that specific box. I also now own one of those NC voltage sensors, and understand how to use it correctly.

[@electricaladvice5371]

First, I thank you and love your videos---I'm all about informing the public too. Second, here's my opinion (you asked, and hopefully you read all comments...I see 610 on here) --after my own quick testing, these are just like backstabbing. I agree with you about the connection being a little better than backstabbing, but it's still a loose connection. I don't want to impose, but if you wish, I can attach the link to my short video showing how easy the wires are pulled out of a Decora Edge outlet with just a few twists--and they were #12 wires. I'm a licensed electrician, doing this for 23 years. I'm on a mission to inform everyone how backstabbing causes heat, arcing and sparking, and fires in the right conditions (near bed sheets, curtains, wood, etc). I have multiple pictures (from my own field experience) of burnt wires, melted boxes, and a fire in one instance because of backstabbing. The problem: if a house fire starts this way, and is not found and extinguished, it can't be proven how it starts (unlike arson occasionally). Everything is gone...ashes. We both know all electrical connections need to be torqued down nice and tight. I really wouldn't mind putting our heads together for testing these out--like how much heat is created with these compared to proper connection wrapped around screws an a regular receptacle. Thanks again, Rich P

[@johnrieder7579]

I like them!

[@Edgar4T007]

Looks promising 👍

[@brentrasmussen2440]

Was waiting for this! Love Wago connectors. Seems like it will be faster, safer, and could mean less crowding in boxes. Obviously will cost more, the question is how much?

[@gizmo7877]

I think it’s an awesome idea! Anything that makes work shorter and faster and is safe is a good thing!

[@smashthings4fun]

i wanna see a gfci version of this. that'd be really cool

[@esthermcgough3995]

I like those

[@davefoc]

I like this idea a lot. I am an amateur that has done quite a bit of wiring. Even with my experience a professional is still about three times as fast at installing an outlet as I am. So I'm happy to see something that makes installing a receptacle easier. It seems like it's been about ten years since I first saw that tamper resistant outlets were required by code at a local building department. But 10 years later they still sell non tamper resistant outlets and I have heard some discussion that they are annoying for some people. Are they ever going to become more common? Are inspectors enforcing a requirement for tamper resistant receptacles? The expanded size mounting area seems like a really good idea to me. Some people will just leave them on and use larger wall plates to cover them up. These people would probably just ended up with a sloppy installation without this. Professionals might like them as well since fiddling with the spacers takes a bit of time and fixing the wall takes a lot of time.

[@4x4Moses]

I really like these new receptacles. I live in a manufactured home and the factory-installed switches and receptacles use a horrendous (and, I believe, unsafe) design that incorporates the switch/receptacle and box in one piece.