So basically, the sole purpose of this product is for people who are too lazy to pull out the plug, but want to just turn off the swtich instead?
1175824
Did anyone consider that flipping a switch is safer for youngsters than having them pull out a plug?
1175825
It is a convenience but it also protects the metal surfaces of the plug and socket from wearing out if the plug is pulled out too often. Loose connections will cause bad connection problems and might cause electrical sparks.
1175826
This would not only save on electric costs but possible expensive repairs. Every time you pul, out a plug it tugs on the wires behind the wall. When one breaks away it is the devil and costly to find it if it is not at the immediate outlet and somewhere behind the walls. This would prevent that from happening.
1175827
It saves wear and tear on the plug when removing it on a daily basis. Just flip the switch!
1175828
No. They're also good for folks who have arthritis. Flipping the switch is easier than gripping and pulling the plug, particularly with tight outlets.
1175829
Well, I am lazy & "older than dirt" but besides that, the wear & tear is important. I also use it to control a light, radio, etc. that is located several feet away from the receptacle. Worth the price. A very good product. I own 6 & and ordering 3 more. There is no comparable product that I have discovered. You will find it useful during the holidays to control lights. Good luck & HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
1175830
When you pull the plug, you then have an unruly cord flopping around, it has nothing to do with laziness. Using your way of thinking, why have light switches when you can just screw/unscrew the bulb. Matter of fact. Nothing needs a switch, we can just use the plugs on everything.
1175831
thats one way to look at it. i have my paper shredder, deep fryer and microwave plugged into them. the shredder and microwave use power just waiting for me to use them so i like them because they are handy and i don't have to reach for the cord to plug it back in.
1175832
These are perfect for Christmas trees. If you unplug a tree, you generally either have to get down on your knees to get to the plug or risk falling into the tree and/or knock off a few ornaments to get to it.
294857
It's because power can still be pulled from the USB port even when your pc is off, similar to how you can charge your phone when your computers off. I simply unplug the cable from my nessie when I'm not using it.
213188
No. There is no switch for "On-Off" function. You can pull the plug to turn it off.
338666
No. The only way to simplify the on/off function would be to install an outlet attached to a light switch.
901303
yes - that is its purpose. anything that you can turn off and then on again by unplugging and then replugging in will work. The only caveat is devices that go into "standby" mode, like an audio amplifier, that need a second signal to go from standby to on.
742627
I think if anyone made just a plug convertor, some poor shmuck would use it and fry his toaster!
113824
never tried, but since it is merely an extension of usb ports, it should work like an electrical extension, whichwhen in use would allow several plugs to run off one outlet.
171715
There is no way to disable it without unplugging it because there is no button for it. I would'nt leave it plugged in 24/7 anyways because it could be hazardous. so I think thats your best option. Or try reading the manual to see if it says anything just in case.
424934
The device requires no power connection. It is simply a very simple, yet effective switchbox.
1818340
No, and one of its more annoying aspects is that it doesn't have an on/off switch, so you more or less have to keep it on all the time or keep plugging and unplugging it.
1381607
That's up to you. We leave ours plugged in all the time because that green light is so tiny. But if you want to unplug it just to be extra conscientious, it certainly can't hurt.
2013262
There are two tabs to push to unplug. If you don't push them you can ruin the connection plug.
1698805
It is only for when your battery is out of power or if you just want to not use your battery...
1178204
The only way to turn it off is to unplug it. It's low heat so I leave mine plugged in all day.
27432
no, your the one who has to turn it off, i turn mine off every time i don't use it.
1142161
If it sounds, anyone can turn it off. Not sure what purpose it would serve when you are not present. The battery probably would not last several hours.
1637575
I guess I don't know why you would want to, It takes very little energy and goes off at dawn and on at dusk! If you don't want the light they have door bells for it that don't light