Best electrical multi-outlets according to redditors

These sell on Amazon for $5.

Rotating outlet on Amazon

Nice hack. IKEA wants to be sure there are no toddlers around to climb the drawers, however ;-)

Also, I just found out about these, which were a lifesaver when I got a new couch that fit snug against the wall.

Sleek Socket: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077NPK9GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8C6jDb1KRZTHG

And perhaps a plant. But Sleek Socket really helps in my place. It's easier to hide cords when the ugly wall socket problem is solved.

It isn't the same as the one listed above, but I found this one on Amazon. There are covers on the USB port, and when they are closed it shuts the USB power off. This if course doesn't help people who leave their cord plugged in...

Oh you definitely can have surge protectors. The picture they have there is misleading.

What they're referring to are extension cables or an outlet adapter like this

This isn't the exact one OP used, but outlets like this are indeed UL listed for face-up installation, and are specifically marked as a "furniture power distribution unit" to satisfy code. So what OP did is perfectly legal as far as NFPA is concerned.

Your concerns are valid, but your assertion about legality is incorrect...assuming the specific device OP used is properly marked and listed.

This or these.

A challenger approaches

www.amazon.com/dp/B000VWC27G/

14/2 NMB is only rated for 15 amps, so the 20 amp outlets are against code.

if it's 14/2 NMB, acting as an appliance cord, that's also against code, and probably looks like crap.

if the whole mess is plugged into a 15 amp GFCI, he's unlikely to burn anything down.

the upstream GFCI, that the table plugs into, protects all subsequent downstream receptacles.

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you absolutely can install your own outlets into furniture, but i would recommend going with a pre-made package, such as https://www.amazon.com/Kungfuking-Desktop-Grommet-2-Socket-Extension/dp/B01N531NK1/

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if your friend has a DIY bug that won't quit, he at least needs to use a correct appliance cord VS NMB, and match the amp rating of the plug to the cord, and to the receptacle which will be feeding it.

/not an electrician

Amazon has everything

I understand what you're asking for, u/vm_x2a_nix. To clarify for other users: the wall box in your room is installed horizontally so the nightlight is sideways, and you want a switched receptacle in your daughter's room.

This will handle the receptacle in your bedroom, and this is your solution for your daughter's room without having to run any new Romex.

Hope this helps.

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I'm assuming these are located in an unfinished part of your basement? Unless your local code says different then it's illegal to remove GFCI protection from these.

My recommendation would be to run your dedicated circuit and then install two GFCIs and plug each pump into it's own receptacle. That way a fault on one one doesn't take out both.

You can install alarmed GFCIs for good measure, but they aren't super loud so you won't be able to hear them from upstairs.

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-A7899-I-SmartlockPro-Audible-120-volt/dp/B00M1VLF00

So amazing you too can own it for 17.60 with free shipping!

That and you can even get ones with the extensions built in they seem cluttered tho.

AMAZING

Our house has every single outlet with the ground prong facing up. It is the first house I've ever lived in that has them that way and I hate it. It drives me nuts. I've replaced the one in the laundry room with a rotating receptacle in order to use it at all due to clearance. I've had to make sure to purchase plug-in refresheners that have rotating plugs (pretty much Febreeze and only Febreeze, which are expensive as hell, and yeah I know they are supposedly fire hazards). Almost every flat extension cord you can find expects the ground pin on the bottom, so I have to deal with the one behind the couch pointing up and unnecessarily straining the cord.

Every Kill-A-Watt and timer I have expects the ground pin on bottom, so I have to deal with every display, every text, every read-out being upside down. One of these days, I'm going to reorient every one of them.

I get the ground-makes-contact-first argument, but I think it's unsubstantiated hogwash. The probability is just too low. I don't keep boxes of paperclips, staples, or sheet metal near outlets where they can fall from directly above onto exposed prongs. Plus, the 2014 NEC mandated AFCIs in all branch circuits feeding dwelling unit rooms, not just bedrooms. So there is better protection in new construction from the get-go. If we stood to gain anything appreciable in terms of safety, the NEC would have already made the ground-pin-up orientation mandatory.

Edit: add links

https://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Grommet-2-Socket-Convex-Surface/dp/B071ZG9Q45

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No offense, but you make no sense in that question.

What I think you're referring to is a usb hub with external power, something like this. Which would provide 5V DC to your USB devices. Some devices like portable hard drives receive their power straight from USB and might not work with a passive (ie no external power) hub.

Or maybe you're referring to an AC wall socket that comes with a USB port with a built in regulator tied directly to your AC line. Something like this. Which has essentially moved your USB->AC outlet adapter inside the wall.

They have rotating ones:

https://www.amazon.ca/360-Electrical-36010-W-Rotating-Duplex/dp/B000VWC27G

Wouldn't put any heavy loads on them though

Better - bring one of these small enough it's in my laptop bag - I've even gone so far as to rip the ground off the male end , and this allows me to plug in almost anywhere, coffee shops, airports even in meetings around the office - and it's a great conversation starter - "Oh can I plug in?"

It's a 3 plug outlet like this:

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Heavy-Duty-3-Outlet-54203/dp/B000EU4HBO/

And, for the lazy people out there who don't feel like turning off the electrical part of your house to change the outlets:

https://www.amazon.com/Bestten-Protector-Charging-Holders-Certified/dp/B016OS162C/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1493640732&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+outlet+adapter

If your flight is on time (which it rarely is at LAX), you might get outta there at 1:30-2:00 p.m. if you want to get to Santa Monica / Venice like other redditors have suggested. If you take public transportation, it'll probably take you an hour to get there -- plus you'll have to haul your luggage around. And because LAX is so busy and full of delays, you'll want to get back to the airport by 6:00 p.m. so you'll have to hop on the bus by 5:00 p.m. That gives you two hours at the beach. You can decide whether it's worth it to you.

Also worth noting: LAX also has like zero outlets for charging up. The outlets they do have usually require you to sit on the filthy floor near a pillar. And the wifi sucks. Also, public transportation is also terrible, so you might need to add some padding to the transit estimations above.

If you decide to stay at the airport, I would recommend loading up your machine with videos you buy on iTunes or some DVDs or something (so you don't have to rely on spotty wifi for Netflix) and then buying one of these things so that you're guaranteed an outlet ("Hey, mind if I unplug you to use this little contraption so we can both win!" Never fails).


Edit: Clarified that I was talking about getting to Santa Monica / Venice.

These will change your life.

Kungfuking Desktop Power Grommet Conference Recessed Power Strip in Desk Outlet Power Socket 2-Socket &2-USB Ports 9.85 FT Extension Power Cord (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N531NK1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7nm1DbF3K5CTW

My bathroom is like this too. And the plug is behind you when facing the sink. Almost useless. But they do make adapters.
Like this type,
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-6-Pack-Heavy-Extension/dp/B0153T1J8Y/ref=sr_1_18?adgrpid=57562393153&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjYHpBRC4ARIsAI-3GkF26OUh1jtuuwCiAf59m7elykoGKV1zTflwo-zQwUzl_Hd_vZt9uWkaAiBWEALw_wcB&hvadid=274898578723&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9004718&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=15258410085439619987&hvtargid=aud-649564993678%3Akwd-303497438356&hydadcr=12186_9467451&keywords=power+strip+adapter&qid=1562451283&s=gateway&sr=8-18

Or like this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HKVHR71/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2ESS9434NGKGF&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Newer-Technology-Power2U-Outlet-Charging/dp/B0065I114K

Here's the amazon product page. It's $2 cheaper.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0065I114K/

3/5 stars with 17 reviews. Quality seems sketchy.

I’m building a similar desk for my recording studio, but using 6ft by 3ft butcher block countertop instead. I actually am planning on drilling 6 grommets into the desk and will be using two of THESE , three of THESE , and one of THESE on the desk. No more reaching to the computer for me!

While I regularly use a Sunbeam T-35 toaster from ~1965, something as old as yours would cause me some concern. If all the wiring and plugs looked to be in excellent condition, I would test it out and.. maybe. put it into limited service, but not just with a breaker, with a GFCI. Either a protected outlet, or an unit like this (Deluxe GFCI power bars also exist and could be useful for other purposes, if you want to splurge.)

Any hardware store would have them.

Something like this would be better. It sticks out from the wall a little bit more but it is more secure and is grounded.

That’s better than what I used https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075PJYVMG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1wEBDbEAV5QDY but I already had one of mine

I would much rather have one of these and one of these connected to it. Now you have 5 regular outlets available and 5 usb ports available. All for about the same cost and you get to put the brick in a more convenient place instead of having you bend down and plug in the cable to the wall.

It actually can mess up the PSU. Mine actually started randomly turning off while I was playing. I ended up using an outlet power tap.

What about getting one of those outlets like this?

The Amazon ones claim 360 on the package. I'd trust the 270 degree ones more I think, although it would be fun to dissect one to see how sturdy the power busses are.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000VWC27G/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_2?ie=UTF8&index=2

Get a squid.

https://www.amazon.com/Conference-Recessed-Desktop-Grommet-2-Outlet/dp/B071ZG9Q45?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&psc=1

Something like this? To DIY you're going to spend so much more money and time.

Ac/DC baby! !
Mount this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0065I114K?pc_redir=1411126551&robot_redir=1

Do you have a ton of things to charge but not enough outlets?

You need a mega outlet

Just plug it in and you can plug 3x more things into your one outlet.

Non-mobile: this

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Getting more outlets installed is a lot of work, but how about an outdoor rated outlet splitter?

Split at the socket or Split it later. I'd go with something like the latter because then you can hide it to a bush or somewhere where it doesn't look offensive or get on the way of things.

How exactly are those cheaper or simpler?

http://www.amazon.com/360-Electrical-36010-W-Rotating-Duplex/dp/B000VWC27G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369851531&sr=8-1&keywords=15+AMP+ROTATING+DUPLEX+OUTLET

That particular one is made to replace the wall plate of a regular outlet. But Yes you can use splitters in a surge protector.

Go to a nearby electrical store, ask them to make one for you. Better yet, purchase female and male plugs, a few meter long multicore wire with good thick insulation - most can easily carry upto 16A at 240V. For safety, you can get a fused male plug instead.

Edit: found a premade one on amazon.in
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07MV1623Z/ref=dp_prsubs_1

If you're not sure about the wire length or quality, you can replace it yourself. Just needs a Phillip's head screw driver.

probably "cube taps" as they are called https://www.amazon.com/3-Outlet-Grounding-Kasonic-Extender-Heavy-Duty/dp/B075PJYVMG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540442827&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=cube+tap&psc=1

or as u/moldboy suggested, din rail terminal

You could use something like this outlet tap and it should be safe to connect power strips to it as long as you are not exceeding the power ratings. But I do not know much so do your own research.

Easiest option.

Had the same thoughts about USB either wearing it or getting outdated, settled on (something similar) to these in a few places... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016OS162C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hdBFzbRFSYF3S

Oh, I didn't realize. Hmm any of these is certified?
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00SJ7Z7DQ
https://www.amazon.ca/TRC-90033-Shockshield-Portable-Protection/dp/B000XVG72G/
https://www.amazon.ca/Tower-Manufacturing-30439005-Commercial-Auto-Reset-Grounded/dp/B00UOU6OVU/
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000MM3Z6C

All right! This has been incredibly instructive.

My plan is now:

1. Dump the power bar/surge suppressor.
   
   
2. Get a non-surge suppressed 1 -> 6 "passive" power tap.
   
   I have more questions:
   
   
3. Is there still going to be a preferred plug polarity for the transformer? What would be the consequences if I plugged it in backwards?
   
   
4. Should I attempt to return the transformer and find another?
   
   
5. All the 1 -> 6 power taps I can find seem to require two outlets - like this one. What would happen if I plugged it into a single plug and left the other ground hanging?
   
   
6. Given I have established a polarity for the power bar with potentially dangerous surge suppressor that doesn't make it pop the breakers, what risk do I entail in using that power bar in the that polarity for the next two weeks until the part arrives from the USA?
   
   Thanks again. My beverage karma to you all is immense.

$14

Thank you.

When I look on Amazon for "smart charger", I got things like [this] (https://smile.amazon.com/Protector-USB-3-4A-Portable-Wall-Mount-Protection/dp/B07M6Y6GC2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=smart+charger&qid=1570473037&smid=AEBAQP3SNF5D5&sr=8-5) which doesn't indicate that it stops the flow of power if a device is charged all the way, or if the device isn't using power.

I'm missing something, obviously.

Thanks for the reply - I will test this once I'm back home. All of the lamps are either plugged into outlets that have an adapter similar to this or an outlet that can be controlled by a wall switch. Not sure if this has an effect or not.

Might I suggest keeping one of these in your pruse for future outlet hording jerk faces. Works great when when you have many devices too.