I feel nervous about connecting the cord into the outlet. Is it really safe?
569738
The outlet checker that came with the kit will ensure that the outlet was properly grounded. The plug on the cord can only go into the ground connection. I also used a voltmeter, which I purchased separately, to show that my body voltage went to zero when my orange band was correctly plugged into the wall socket. So if you use the outlet checker and plug the cord into the bottom large hole in the wall outlet, there should be no concern.
569739
I plugged the cord into the outlet and I didn't feel anything at all when I snapped the cord onto the orange band. Yes, it is safe.
569740
Using common sense and being extra cautious while connecting and disconnecting cable it is absolutely safe. I 've done this 100s times and have a lot of practice but you have to apply the principle of dosage using all this earthing products, cause this is definitely revolutionary to the organism to be grounded
569741
The cord only has the round, neutral plug in it. It also includes a device to test that the ground outlet is working.
1401917
That wouldn't be a good idea because you will be removing a built-in protection against electrocution/short circuits and I'm sure it's against the building code. I would find another outlet to replace.
107897
As long as you know where the plug ins are, you should be ok. It was easier for me to have someone hold the unit while i plugged in the cables, and then put it on the wall. Then again, I didn't run cables through the wall yet, however I will be doing this at some point.
1392052
Sure. If you live in an area where the voltage isn't reliable it's best to put a protective device on your outlet.
669457
Yes, I do feel safe leaving said product on will not at home. As a design engineer of switch mode power supplies there not much to the circuit that that can lead to a hazardous condition, but they can fail. The fixture is all metal and certified by ETL. ETL is like UL or CSA. Use it safely and you should not have a problem.
229567
I don't see why not. No such warning comes with it. It's barely long enough for my use and I would certainly not be afraid to use one. The only reason I don't is I'm afraid of tripping over the cord. I' nearly 70.
229743
Yes, we have, but we live in a very old house. All of the outlets have a hard time handling certain things plugged in. It only happened once or twice in the many months we used it. Don't know about newer houses.
475314
Are you referring to the insulation coating? If so, then no. However, you might have to strip the ends to make contact with the device you're plugging in to.
1537273
At least not mine. I also have a carbon monoxide detector connected to the second plug in th same outlet and have no issues.
2119952
One concern: Does any part of the unit feel warm or hot? Run your hand all over the unit. Run your fingers over the electrical cord after it has been running for 30 minutes. Run your fingers around the wall plug. Careful not to tough the prongs. Electrical resistance causes heat. Hence a possible source of your smell. This is not safe. If you feel any of these areas warm or hot disconnect the unit and call a licensed electrician to verify that the wire servicing the wall plug is heavy enough to supply the air conditioning unit. Second suggestion: Pull out both filters. Wash with any bathroom cleaner that contains bleach. Dry with a towel and reinsert.Hope this resolves your issue. One concern: Does any part of the unit feel warm or hot? Run your hand all over the unit. Run your fingers over the electrical cord after it has been running for 30 minutes. Run your fingers around the wall plug. Careful not to tough the prongs. Electrical resistance causes heat. Hence a possible source of your smell. This is not safe. If you feel any of these areas warm or hot disconnect the unit and call a licensed electrician to verify that the wire servicing the wall plug is heavy enough to supply the air conditioning unit. Second suggestion: Pull out both filters. Wash with any... » Read More One concern: Does any part of the unit feel warm or hot? Run your hand all over the unit. Run your fingers over the electrical cord after it has been running for 30 minutes. Run your fingers around the wall plug. Careful not to tough the prongs. Electrical resistance causes heat. Hence a possible source of your smell. This is not safe. If you feel any of these areas warm or hot disconnect the unit and call a licensed electrician to verify that the wire servicing the wall plug is heavy enough to supply the air conditioning unit. Second suggestion: Pull out both filters. Wash with any bathroom cleaner that contains bleach. Dry with a towel and reinsert.Hope this resolves your issue. « Show Less
1895906
i didn't try it on a 24/7 basis. my suggestion is you can try to plug also with a surge protector so that it will protect you home.
694954
That is accurate. I had our unit plugged into the bottom outlet in our basement. I was able to use the top outlet without any trouble.
1982978
I don't think it can hurt anything, but seems to be an useless adaptation. I have to guess you are short of AC outlets in the vicinity of your application. As the specifications clearly state, the outlet is 15 amps. As long as you don't exceed that, I can't see the harm. I have called Leviton in the past about other devices and their customer service is great. I suggest you call them and ask the experts. I also suggest you just skip this purchase and just buy a regular outlet and plug in your surge strip and/or UPS. I use this product for behind my wall mounted flat screens TVs so the that I have protection and the power cable doesn't show. I don't think it can hurt anything, but seems to be an useless adaptation. I have to guess you are short of AC outlets in the vicinity of your application. As the specifications clearly state, the outlet is 15 amps. As long as you don't exceed that, I can't see the harm. I have called Leviton in the past about other devices and their customer service is great. I suggest you call them and ask the experts. I also suggest you just skip this purchase and just buy a regular outlet and plug in your surge strip and/or UPS. I use this product for behind my wall mounted flat screens TVs so the that... » Read More I don't think it can hurt anything, but seems to be an useless adaptation. I have to guess you are short of AC outlets in the vicinity of your application. As the specifications clearly state, the outlet is 15 amps. As long as you don't exceed that, I can't see the harm. I have called Leviton in the past about other devices and their customer service is great. I suggest you call them and ask the experts. I also suggest you just skip this purchase and just buy a regular outlet and plug in your surge strip and/or UPS. I use this product for behind my wall mounted flat screens TVs so the that I have protection and the power cable doesn't show. « Show Less
496485
Probably not. It sounds like it may be defective and needs to be returned (hopefully this is still an option). Before you do so, try plugging it in to another outlet, just to be sure!
1674719
I have mine plugged into a surge protector. Just my two cents. But I cannot see a reason why plugging this device into an extension cord would create any issues (other than ensuring polarity). Hope this helps...
160513
The manual clearly warns against connecting this to an ungrounded unit. An ungrounded outlet is not only a safety risk to what you plug in it, but also completely negates any benefit of a surge protector.
1044417
Whenever using ANY power supply, there is always gonna be some warmth/heat coming from the unit regardless of whats connected to it. This is perfectly normal. Now if its HOT to the touch, that is not good. Replace immediately. Hope this helps. Be safe ....Chris.