help please I was wondering (on the back side of this where it plugs in the wall) if this plugs into both outlets or just one... I have a split outlet where the top plug works on a light switch and the bottom plug has constant power. I want this to work off both outlets so I can plug three things into the plug that works off the switch and plug another three things into the always on plug. Sorry for the bad explanation... In other words are there 2 actual plugs on the back or is there one plug and a plastic peg into the ground where the second plug would be? help please I was wondering (on the back side of this where it plugs in the wall) if this plugs into both outlets or just one... I have a split outlet where the top plug works on a light switch... » Read More help please I was wondering (on the back side of this where it plugs in the wall) if this plugs into both outlets or just one... I have a split outlet where the top plug works on a light switch and the bottom plug has constant power. I want this to work off both outlets so I can plug three things into the plug that works off the switch and plug another three things into the always on plug. Sorry for the bad explanation... In other words are there 2 actual plugs on the back or is there one plug and a plastic peg into the ground where the second plug would be? « Show Less
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Unfortunately there is only one plug so you will not be able to separate the switched plug from the one that remains hot all the the time.
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You can rewire the outlet plugs so that the one being utilized is hot... if ya know what yer doing ya won't get shocked doing it... ';)Or you can just leave the switch on all the time... and hope the kids don't switch it off if yer computer is plugged into it while dong some important stuff that a cold shut down will trash some of yer data... ';)You can pull the switch cover plate, remove the switch and hot wire it, then replace preferably with a solid cover... or actually one can hot wire it and leave the switch in place... it just won't do anything if someone flips it... You can rewire the outlet plugs so that the one being utilized is hot... if ya know what yer doing ya won't get shocked doing it... ';)Or you can just leave the switch on all the time... and hope the kids don't switch it off if yer computer is plugged into it while dong some important stuff that a cold shut down will trash some of yer data... ';)You can pull the switch cover plate, remove the switch and hot wire it, then replace preferably with a solid cover... or actually one can hot wire it and leave the switch in place... it just won't do anything if someone flips... » Read More You can rewire the outlet plugs so that the one being utilized is hot... if ya know what yer doing ya won't get shocked doing it... ';)Or you can just leave the switch on all the time... and hope the kids don't switch it off if yer computer is plugged into it while dong some important stuff that a cold shut down will trash some of yer data... ';)You can pull the switch cover plate, remove the switch and hot wire it, then replace preferably with a solid cover... or actually one can hot wire it and leave the switch in place... it just won't do anything if someone flips it... « Show Less
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The outlet unit only takes one outlet. I often have another appliance in the other and there is plenty of space. I have been using for a week and still very happy with the performance.
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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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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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In the description it says it is a 3 prong but when you get it it is only standard. I just left it off of mine and just use regular outlet on wall.
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Most likely one of the outlets is turned on by a wall switch, hence the extra wire. If you have a switch that you can't figure out what it is for, it may be one of the power wires to that outlet (either red or black, most likely red).
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It is 3 prong where it goes into the wall. The picture is bad, you are right. It's a very sturdy plug but only good if you don't need to actually adapt the outlet to take 3 prongs instead of 2.
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The outlet is separate from the switch which I use to control a light. It's a space saver when you need both an outlet and switch combination.
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Yes, Only one get's plugged in, the other two are just attached to each other. I have 5 attached because of the way my cabinets are. I purchase a set of 6. I have 5 on one side connected to one outlet and then a single light connected to another outlet. They work great. Never had any issues. You can use Tape to keep them under the cabinet but the wire holders like this... http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/5b/5b68fca9-fb31-4ed6-a6c9-807b51a09a5c_300.jpg are recommended. I think it actually comes with a few of them if I'm not mistaken. I installed them so long ago. If not you can get a bunch of them from home depot pretty cheap. Yes, Only one get's plugged in, the other two are just attached to each other. I have 5 attached because of the way my cabinets are. I purchase a set of 6. I have 5 on one side connected to one outlet and then a single light connected to another outlet. They work great. Never had any issues. You can use Tape to keep them under the cabinet but the wire holders like this... http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/5b/5b68fca9-fb31-4ed6-a6c9-807b51a09a5c_300.jpg are recommended. I think it actually comes with a few of them if I'm not mistaken. I installed them so long ago.... » Read More Yes, Only one get's plugged in, the other two are just attached to each other. I have 5 attached because of the way my cabinets are. I purchase a set of 6. I have 5 on one side connected to one outlet and then a single light connected to another outlet. They work great. Never had any issues. You can use Tape to keep them under the cabinet but the wire holders like this... http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/5b/5b68fca9-fb31-4ed6-a6c9-807b51a09a5c_300.jpg are recommended. I think it actually comes with a few of them if I'm not mistaken. I installed them so long ago. If not you can get a bunch of them from home depot pretty cheap. « Show Less
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I would imagine that you could plug the extension outlet in just fine, but how evenly it would distribute the power for multiple charges is another question. Mine worked really well. Maybe if you feel you will need multiple outlets at the same time, you might want to consider buying two rather than risk damaging a cherished device with a power surge.
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The outlet on the other side is in the middle of the two you can see in the pic.(that makes it a little higher up). Because the two you can see are raised from the plug that goes into the socket- I can use both outlets as they are higher than the round switch that controls the dimmer. I have to use the vertical tap going upward because of the polarized plug and the way it fits into the outlet on the wall. I have a dusk to dawn nightlight in the single outlet side and can plug the blow dryer into the other side without having to remove the nightlight.....the blow dryer was a problem as it has one of those small boxes on the plug with a reset button and wuld not fit into the wall outlet unless I removed the nightlight - this gadget solved the problem.
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Not sure if this is helpful because it might be different but. I connected the following: On the timer yo have a yellow wire, black wire, blue wire and red wire. I have a three way switch but the way they did my outlet I had mulitple same colors attached at the same point. I connected one black wire to black. White wires to white. Blue to red. And one black wire to the yellow wire Do so enables me to then flick the push button to turn the lights on and off, or use the switch at teh front of the house to turn the lights on and off. When I use the switch the timer indicated if the switch is on or off. When I connected all the black wires together before I could simply turn the lights on only by the timer and not the front door switch. Doing the above configuration worked perfectly for me and has been fine for a year now. Hope this helps. -Nigel
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I have one of these and the outlet and switch are seperate. The outlet is always live (assuming it is wired correctly).
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No, that is fixed. So in one standard wall outlet with two outlets you can only use one of the devices.
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It does plug into a wall outlet that is powered by the off/on switch on the wall above or near the sink. The double outlet has a bar that connects the two outlet plugs. When this bar is removed (please use a professional electrician for this modification) it separately powers the two outlets making one outlet with constant power & the other powered by the switch. When you plug the garbage disposal into the switch powered outlet, it only operates when the switch is initiated to the "on" position. So, your disposal can be turned on & off by the switch. No need to plug & unplug to operate. It does plug into a wall outlet that is powered by the off/on switch on the wall above or near the sink. The double outlet has a bar that connects the two outlet plugs. When this bar is removed (please use a professional electrician for this modification) it separately powers the two outlets making one outlet with constant power & the other powered by the switch. When you plug the garbage disposal into the switch powered outlet, it only operates when the switch is initiated to the "on" position. So, your disposal can be turned on & off by the switch. No need to plug & unplug to... » Read More It does plug into a wall outlet that is powered by the off/on switch on the wall above or near the sink. The double outlet has a bar that connects the two outlet plugs. When this bar is removed (please use a professional electrician for this modification) it separately powers the two outlets making one outlet with constant power & the other powered by the switch. When you plug the garbage disposal into the switch powered outlet, it only operates when the switch is initiated to the "on" position. So, your disposal can be turned on & off by the switch. No need to plug & unplug to operate. « Show Less
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I tried to use the ones I have ( 3 splitters ) not one of them worked. I have an older splitter has three selectable outlets different make will continue with that one .Did not try them until recently. I had no success I they NOT WORK! would not recommend the splitter. I have had them for a while before I tried them cannot ask amazon for help. My mistake for not using them when they were received.
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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!