Do these hold the plug firmly? The GFCI currently installed in my home are so cheap the plugs rarely make contact and I always think the brkr tripped.
995269
It is a high quality, name-brand part. I have not had any problem with plugs fitting loose. Eventually any socket will get loose with age and abuse. These should last several/many years before failing.
995270
Yeah, they're pretty well constructed and so far haven't had any problems 4 months later after installing it myself.
995271
I've been using mine for several months with no problems. It seems like a high-quality outlet.
1725744
Continuously plugging and unplugging adapters from the wall socket can and will wear out the socket. Have you ever seen some plugs so loose they don't stay in or loose connection when you fiddle with it? There's your answer.
2141323
We know of an RV Company using them in the motor homes due to plugs being too close to the floor, not sure if it's harmful to the units or not...but the units are still working without any issues.
1069610
I installed mine a couple of years ago and they have been perfectly fine since. No ABS issues and not bearing issues. Did the wire get pinched at install? If not, return it.
1113151
I installed GFCI (ground fault circuit interuppters ) in all my plug-ins . Ten bucks apiece or less . Don,t have to worry about melt-downs . I still unplug everything except fridges and phones if we leave for even day trips
1090296
I've only had that happen when the plug is loose on the handle end, not the outlet. Other than that, I don't know.
296269
I have not used them to extensively but the three or four times I have, there was not even a hint of them sticking to the equipment. I do not think it is something to worry about. This is the first time I have heard of such a thing.JC
1057108
Mine were all pregapped as already stated the electrode is very thin and can break easily so if you are going to try to gap them be extremely careful. Pretty sure the 6 plugs I got were all right at .025 - .030" gap. The old plugs had the electrode worn away to a .085" gap still ran good with that gap. These are super good plugs and don't think you can go wrong with running them as they arrive unless they got damage in shipment.
1142941
They are loose in the box. The same plugs can be purchased in packs of two but are more expensive. These stay fine in the box.
1076468
I don't think they are that strong since they keep detaching themselves, very annoying.I wouldn't worry about anything happening to electronics. Hope this helps.
2111360
They are indeed missing the mounting screw...it's the screw that goes through this extender and into the outlet to give you stability and keep it from falling out of the wall (outlet) every time you plug and unplug something. I would say spend the money and get one that has the mounting screw or know that you will probably need to purchase a screw to make it work effectively. I haven't used them like I thought I would. Would probably spend more and get better quality next time.
1144277
I finally installed them. 1 in the barn and 2 in the house. They did not work in the first plug I used in the barn. I moved the one in the barn to a different plug which is on a different phase and they worked like a charm. So I would say YES they need to be on the same phase.
1558911
Yes, the plugs lay flat; however, they're about an inch, maybe a little more, deep so it's not going to be as flat as you may like on the surface. The plugs that you put into the DL receptacle are going to stand up straight but you can turn them on their side if you stretch out the plugs. You can bend the receptacles and hook them over things like chairs, drawers, railings, whatever.
385753
I haven't tried it, but don't see any reason why it should not stay. The plugs I have used in the unit sockets are firmly in place.
2125437
I use smaller plug ends then what they cine with so I do not experience this issue.
738182
Yes they do. It's designed so that if you plug it in to the lower of 2 outlets the top one won't be '"covered" and can still be used.
1417456
The caps remove completely when using outlet. However - they stay in place when outlet is not in use.