Answer Yes To These Questions Prior To Purchase
Do You Want USB Outlets On Your Wall Socket?
Do You Have A Blue, Plastic Outlet Box and NOT A Metal Outlet Box?
Do You Have 2 Hot, 2 Neutral and 1 Ground Wire In That Box?
If you answered yes to those 3 above questions, then this outlet is for you!
I AM NOT AN ELECTRICIAN: BE WARNED
So, I replaced my bedroom outlet with this one and I couldn't be happier! I have power flowing to all my outlets (my first attempt with a different outlet did not result in this outcome, for what it's worth) in my bedroom and I have 2 devices that continually use power from this socket. I have a smart watch and a tablet (of varying manufacture, because I keep changing things) that I charge through these outlets so that I have the ability to reserve room on my surge protector for the other essentials.
Installation was relatively easy in that it presents no more difficulty for a modern outlet than any other outlet.
However, if you answered "No." To the last 2 questions asked above, then look elsewhere. Houses built to code in the era of my downstairs, which is circa 1950's, used a metal electrical box to house the outlet. This is not big enough to house this outlet. I understand that it's the plastic outlets, circa 1970's (no idea what year without looking it up) which have enough room to house this monster sized outlet.
It also has 5 connectors: 2 Hot, 2 Neutral and 1 Ground. As stated above: I am NOT an electrician and do not have any authority to speak about what is applicable to the building codes, regulations and good sense that your standard electrician would have. That said, I would not recommend this for someone who only has 1 Hot and 1 Neutral cable for the outlet. I do believe, based on the shoddy electrical work done on my own circa 1950 era outlets, that one could still use this outlet. Don't. Worst case here is an electrical fire. If you answered "No" to any of those questions, then consult an actual electrician before installation.
That said, I still love it and may purchase some more once I'm ready to tackle more outlets. It's just that I need to replace the metal boxes before I can do that.
| Manufacturer | Newer Technology |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PWR2U20ATRA |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 8.3 x 4.3 x 2.5 inches |
| Item model number | Power2U Wall Outlet |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Voltage | 125 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
