With a standard outlet, can this be plugged into the lower slot, leaving space for a three pronged plug on the top (eg freezer plug same outlet)?
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Yes, I have not had any problems. My freezer is plugged into the same outlet
1760465
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.
1627668
You can plug it into the lower plug and still have access to the upper one - HOWEVER, may I suggest that you read some of the 1 star reviews before getting one of these things.
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It's like most adapters, I put it at the end but I still loose the one next to it(it covers the ground hole slightly). I guess if you had a two prong cord that was thin, you could probably still plug it in, haven't tried that one yet. My strip has all three prong cords in it.
755262
The unit only covers a single outlet if you plug it in the top outlet of two outlets. It has 3-prongs, so you can't plug it upside down in the lower of two outlets.
1842246
The inlet prongs are near the bottom. It could be plugged into the top outlet of a 2 outlet wall unit and it does not block the bottom outlet socket.
363141
You might be able to do that, but it won't be safe. Three-pronged appliances need to be grounded for safety reasons (electric shock hazard), but in your setup the appliance will not be grounded. You can get on of these:GE 52149 Handy Switch Grounded Whiteor one of these:TRIPLE PLUG IN CORD SWITCH WITH SAFETY REMINDER LIGHT
889451
It's the three prong, so you definitely need an outlet that can accommodate it (or an adapter). These are so convenient. I like them because I have several very large plugs that take up half the outlet and so I can't use all of the plug holes. By using one of these, none of the outlets are covered up anymore by the large ones.
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Yes, in fact it has an additional 45 Degree angle to the left so that it is possible to plug it on the top outlet and have an identical or right angle plug on the bottom.
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I'm not quite sure what you mean by this question, but I can tell you that there isn't a lot of room inside the box. Standard plugs fit just fine, grounded extension cord plugs fit with some difficulty. Plugs with those converter blocks on them do not fit at all.
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I just plug my Vitamix three pronged plug into a regular kitchen outlet. So I guess whatever my ordinary three pronged appliances require is what this does. Sorry I can't be more electrically knowledgeable.
1351033
I'm able to plug in a three prong (grounded extension cord) in the other outlet. It's a tight fit.
749016
No this will not block the top outlet. I plug all mine into the bottom to leave my top free for something else.
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Mine fit, however snuggly, into a three gang outlet. Two single pole toggle switches and this rather large bodied switch had no problems in a standard-depth blue plastic box. Three of these would have been a real problem.
72050
Yes there are two 3-prong outlets on bottom of unit, and the power plug is 3 prong
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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.
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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.