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Posted at 7:32 PM on Tuesday 04/10/12 by
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Expansys has the NewerTech Power2U AC USB Port Wall Outlet (NWTPWR2USB) for $23 with free shipping. Features smart power charger, auto-shut off when not in use, and safety shutters. Installs on 15-amp circuit.
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    drmichiokaku - Posted 11:26 pm PDT 04/10/12 (329 Posts)  Report Spam

    Check the depth and the width in your electrical outlet box before purchasing this. Make sure you have AT LEAST 2.5" in width and 3 inches depth in back. Take into consideration the wiring in the box that may be blocking the outlet from going 3" inside. A 16 cubic inch box is the minimum, 20" is much better for this large receptacle.

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    kendunn - Posted 4:27 am PDT 04/11/12 (295 Posts)  Report Spam

    I wish someone made one of these with a retractable usb cord for ipad/phone (wifes) or mini usb (my stuff). I would even put in a larger box to accommodate it. Anyone seen such an animal?

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    zzyzx - Posted 5:19 am PDT 04/11/12 (5131 Posts)  Report Spam

    No but I once saw a cat that looked to have a VGA cable attached to its tail....

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    dave_c - Posted 6:02 am PDT 04/11/12 (20866 Posts)  Report Spam

    ^^ Go to goodwill, get an old vac with a retractable cord mechanism, pull it out and mount in a separate wall box with the cord you want wound on it... or just plug a cord in this since it's less of a bother.

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    nberenyi - Posted 7:24 am PDT 04/11/12 (55 Posts)  Report Spam

    Anyone know how many Amps the USB ports provide?

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    allmiles - Posted 7:27 am PDT 04/11/12 (51 Posts)  Report Spam

    i don't think this item is a UL approved device. If that is the case, any fires caused by this device will result in your insurance company refusing to cover the cost of repairs. I would suggest you go to a local home improvement store; Home Depot, Menards, Lowe's, etc. I picked up a device similar to this for $18 at Menards. The only difference was that mine only has 1 A/C receptacle. There is also a $10-12 plug in outlet extension. It sits about an inch out from your original outlet and looks fairly natural.

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    dojom - Posted 8:03 am PDT 04/11/12 (14 Posts)  Report Spam

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    allmiles said:
    i don't think this item is a UL approved device.


    Did you bother to even look at the webpage? It plainly states that it is UL certified.

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