What's the deal with this outlet installation?

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r/LostRedditors

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The burglars will definitely turn around and leave when they see that!

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Electrically, it’s fine—not a safety concern. But if you want to fix it, just remove the cover and tighten the bottom Phillips screw right below the outlet.

Edit: Be sure to turn off the power at the breaker for safety.

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Is this a tactical outlet with a hidden trip laser to alert you to burglars trying to sneak around?

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Casey said:
Is this a tactical outlet with a hidden trip laser to alert you to burglars trying to sneak around?

Some people install a hidden version of these outlets to stash things like cash or drugs.

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@Reed
I’ve got one in my house that used to be a phone jack but I turned it into an ethernet port. It’s hidden in a big cavity next to the HVAC duct. I could fit a ton of drugs and cash in there if I had any to hide.

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It might not stop a round of buckshot, but it should power your air fryer just fine.

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Yes.