Great idea. It could be handy for a lot of devices. Even more down the road once more places adopt them because electronics could become cheaper to own not needing a power supply to charge.
[ENG] $10 USB power outlet leaves no plug behind
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Boy I just loved the idiot responses to the post there that said it did not use electricity unless something was plugged in. The responses of "It has to have a switch in it" and all that crap. Geeez it is just simple and basic...if there is no load...it doesn't use electricity. But I really do like this outlet. I did see one good response there that said that the outlet was installed upside down and was not to code. I too continually see outlets that have the ground lug on the bottom, by NEC (National Electrical Code) the ground lug is supposed to be on the top...not the bottom. But I do want some of these outlets...
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Ground lug up top is antiquated and really was only code for hospital environments, probably due to the massive influx of arc-fault breakers. I hear it's still common practice, however, to place ground lugs on the top end of the receptacle on switch legs.
I think it makes sense for the lug to go up top, don't get me wrong.
Originally Posted by Mr_Torch I too continually see outlets that have the ground lug on the bottom, by NEC (National Electrical Code) the ground lug is supposed to be on the top...not the bottom. But I do want some of these outlets...
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Ground lug up top is antiquated and really was only code for hospital environments, probably due to the massive influx of arc-fault breakers. I hear it's still common practice, however, to place ground lugs on the top end of the receptacle on switch legs.
I think it makes sense for the lug to go up top, don't get me wrong.
now you just need to wire that thing up to your home entertainment center, and you got something usefull
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I would have to look at a current NEC book to see if there are any amended changes since the last book I bought back in 1996.
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Originally Posted by captthunderpnts Ground lug up top is antiquated and really was only code for hospital environments, probably due to the massive influx of arc-fault breakers. I hear it's still common practice, however, to place ground lugs on the top end of the receptacle on switch legs. I think it makes sense for the lug to go up top, don't get me wrong. |
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As of 2004, it's not a requirement, merely a suggestion 
Originally Posted by Mr_Torch I would have to look at a current NEC book to see if there are any amended changes since the last book I bought back in 1996.
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But but but. Then they wouldn't be a face that is shocked!
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I like the faces.
I could use a couple of these. I love how most phones come with the usb cable/power adapter now.
Originally Posted by Mr_Torch I did see one good response there that said that the outlet was installed upside down and was not to code. I too continually see outlets that have the ground lug on the bottom, by NEC (National Electrical Code) the ground lug is supposed to be on the top...not the bottom. But I do want some of these outlets...
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I could use a couple of these. I love how most phones come with the usb cable/power adapter now.
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Thats because they don't sell products they aren't proud of, they could never feel comfortable selling a 10$ piece of crap USB outlet, because there is no logo.
(sarcasm?)
Originally Posted by liermam Apple has been selling these for quite a while. Naturally, it costs about 30$ more for the logo... |
(sarcasm?)
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