Will this plug into the bottom outlet and leave the top outlet unblocked/usable?
881378
Yes it will. You can also use its built in outlet so you don't lose any outlets.
881379
Yes, the other outlet is left open for another grounded plug. The prongs on back mirror the slots on the front as far as placement is concerned, although stacking modules isn't advised.
447200
Hi. If you plug it into the top socket the bottom is usable. However if you plug it in the bottom socket it will block the top. This flashlight is a great useful tool. Hope this helps.
1810324
Nope! The plug is a normal one and you should be able to use it in any outlet.
1377559
I think the surge protection would apply to all outlet including the USB. I use one of the USB port for a MagicJack Plus and it works fine although it sticks out of the wall a little bit.
1647685
In order keep the other outlet free on the wall outlet, you have to plug the timer on the bottom outlet. Because one plug blade is wider than the other (polarized plug), you cannot plug the timer on the upper outlet upside down (because the wider blade will not fit into the smaller outlet slot).
1612831
no ... it plugs into a receptacle ... you should have to use a switched receptacle
1529792
No it will not. But you should be able direct it to what is actually plugged in.
672119
It may depend on how your outlet is configured. All of my outlets are horizontal with the two prong and ground holes facing the same direction. I have the Surge Protector on the right side (maybe your top outlet), and there is enough room for another three prong (grounded) plug to fit in the left side (maybe your bottom outlet). In your scenario, this is assuming that the third prong (grounded) hole is on the bottom for each outlet. Now if you are only plugging in a two prong in the other outlet, this appears to be a non-issue. Hope this helps!
1647686
Yes it does block both outlets, I have mine on a power strip. It's sister, the 402A does not cover both outlets.
827620
I suggest passing this and look for one that screws into the outlet. This one has a plastic peg that goes into the top plug - and it doesn't stay in the wall.
1060977
Yes...however if your current outlet plate is oversized you may have problems. I had difficulty getting the outlet into the box in the wall because it is quite deep, so make sure you have plenty of depth for it. We really like this outlet...saves space on the counter by allowing 2 regular plugs plus 2 USB plugs. I really like that it turns off the inverter while a usb cable is not pugged in. Just remember where you put your adapter that you took off your USB plug, just in case you need it to travel or something. Hope this helps.
2214227
I did with no problem but it has to have a solid bottom. Also, we had to cut a small hole into the bottom because there was no way to sneak the plug out and you want that out of the way.
1872515
Yes, you can do that and it will still function. However, if you know how to do that, you must also know how to install a regular outlet to plug it into.
836113
It is large and will cover two sockets, the plug is on the bottom so it blocks both wall receptacles. If you use a special against the wall plug it might be usable.
240908
If plugged into the bottom outlet, it leaves the top outlet open, well so long as the receptacle is mounted with the ground on the bottom
177350
No, the adapter is designed to fit in the bottom outlet leaving the top one accessible. Good thinking on the engineer's part!
38009
It doesn't seem to block the upper outlet for a normal 3 prong grounded plug. A wall wart type plug might be a problem, but a normal plug fits in the upper outlet hole with the unit plugged in the lower hole. Oh, and it does work upside down, as elektrodragon mentions below. One of my outlets is switched, so I have it in the upper non switched outlet 'upside down' and a lamp plugged in the bottom outlet.