When plugged into the standard wall outlet, does this device cover just the one plug or does it make both plugs unusable?
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Just to be clear on the other answers: When plugged in, use of the second wall outlet is inhibited depending on what size plug has your second device. If you want to use the Monster in one slot and insert a standard 3-prong into the second wall outlet, such as an HP laptop charger cable, it will NOT fit. However, if your second plug-in is a regular 2-prong (without the ground), it will fit perfectly. It is the ground hole on the second outlet that is the problem. With that said, this is my experience from the Monster I purchased over a year ago. Perhaps they've slightly retooled the design to allow both as it doesn't fit in a matter of millimeters. Just to be clear on the other answers: When plugged in, use of the second wall outlet is inhibited depending on what size plug has your second device. If you want to use the Monster in one slot and insert a standard 3-prong into the second wall outlet, such as an HP laptop charger cable, it will NOT fit. However, if your second plug-in is a regular 2-prong (without the ground), it will fit perfectly. It is the ground hole on the second outlet that is the problem. With that said, this is my experience from the Monster I purchased over a year ago. Perhaps they've slightly retooled the design... » Read More Just to be clear on the other answers: When plugged in, use of the second wall outlet is inhibited depending on what size plug has your second device. If you want to use the Monster in one slot and insert a standard 3-prong into the second wall outlet, such as an HP laptop charger cable, it will NOT fit. However, if your second plug-in is a regular 2-prong (without the ground), it will fit perfectly. It is the ground hole on the second outlet that is the problem. With that said, this is my experience from the Monster I purchased over a year ago. Perhaps they've slightly retooled the design to allow both as it doesn't fit in a matter of millimeters. « Show Less
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If plugged into the bottom plug, you should still be able to access the top one. Depends on how the plug is turned.
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The device covers a single outlet. Since it is a grounded plug, it must be plugged into the lower outlet in order to leave the upper one open. Please note that a normal sized plug will then fit in the upper outlet, but an oversized plug or wall wart probably will not.
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This is better for travelling, hotel for example where the outlet is temporarily in use. Where space is a concern a smaller model might be more appropriate.
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Just to be clear on the other answers: When plugged in, use of the second wall outlet is inhibited depending on what size plug has your second device. If you want to use the Monster in one slot and insert a standard 3-prong into the second wall outlet, such as an HP laptop charger cable, it will NOT fit. However, if your second plug-in is a regular 2-prong (without the ground), it will fit perfectly. It is the ground hole on the second outlet that is the problem. With that said, this is my experience from the Monster I purchased over a year ago. Perhaps they've slightly retooled the design to allow both as it doesn't fit in a matter of millimeters.
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You can ignore the "Yes" answers because they don't cover both outlets on a standard wallplate unless you have no imagination. Plug the light into the top outlet and the bottom outlet is available, though you may have to bend down to see what you're doing when plugging something in. Even easier, turn the light upside down and plug into the bottom outlet. Problem solved.
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It plugs into a standard outlet. You would normally remove the cover from the outlet first and then use the screw included with the BESTEK to attach it to the wall plug.
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The device would block both outlets BUT, it is only dual prong, and bidirectional, it works plugged in upside down or rightside up. So you can plug it in such that it does NOT block the upper or lower outlet.
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The email was unclear if it was asking if the device blocks a plug or if I knew the answer. The smart switch plug doesn't block the other plug in an outlet box if placed correctly. My outlets are flipped so I had to plug it into the top outlet, but the bottom outlet is still fully accessible
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Disconnect the two plugs and only use one plug. Don't use plug with the metal sensor on it.
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Another answer is correct also. Unless you have a divided duplex (where there are two circuits in one outlet), the entire duplex and connected items are all served by the one surge protector up to its electrical limits.
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It goes into the Bottom outlet but also covers the top outlet. I thought I was going to have problems with not enough outlets but six is plenty for me
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I agree with the previous answer, nothing to do with it, it's just an outlet extender, ours works great, no problems whatsoever!
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The device monitors the receptacle and simply plugs into one of the plugs, probably the lower one. So, obviously, you then have only one plug available for use. Hope that helps.
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one wall plug becomes two USBs (not sure on amperage) and two plugs w/ some basic surge protectionI've had 4 devices going @ once, but not normally (usually two USBs & my laptop charger plug)the 3 prongs on the back fold in so throwing this plug into a brief case/bag won't lead to bent prongs or stabs into other belongingsI have two (one for travel one for home) and gave two as presentsI like 'em!
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I have one plugged up into a multi-outlet surge protector and have not had an issue.
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Yes = the screw is long enough to secure to the outlet itself. In fact, I did not remove the outlet cover itself - just the screw. The I placed the Belkin Surge Master over the outlet cover and used the screw that came with it - to secure it.- This is my 5th one. I had to replace one because it failed after a couple of years. I assume because it did its job and protected my devices as intended. I keep an extra one around for a quick replacement.
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i just cut the end off of the wall charger and used that . i think you have to have both plugs plugged in for the charger to work
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Hello! Thanks for the quesiton. These units do not cover both sockets. The plug is at the bottom of the unit. We have our light plugged in to the top socket in our outlet leaving the bottom one free. Hope that helps.
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You take off the outlet cover by removing one screw. Then you plug in this surge protector and secure with one screw.
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Robert,This device only plugs into USB port. It does NOT plug into a regular outlet. Purchase an outlet plug USB converter (similar to an iPod outlet charger), and plug into the wall that way.Mathew