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Apr 01, 2018Explorer
Changing outlets
Has anyone changed their regular AC outlets to the ones that also include USB outlets? If so what brand and how do you like them?
Gdetrailer wrote:
Don't rule out that even if there IS a UL or CSA mark that it COULD be counterfeit!
Happens a lot more than one would like to think..
Counterfeit UL and CSA mark search
myredracer wrote:Lynnmor wrote:myredracer wrote:
No way would I use that push-in USB device unless it is UL listed and approved under the NEC. I doubt it is.
A typical RV type receptacle is below. They do not have screw terminals on the side. The cover plate pushes onto the front via a couple of plastic tabs. If you have insufficient wall depth for a residential side-wired recept. with USB ports and outlet box, you could possibly use a shallow box and a surface mount extension like in 2nd photo, which you can find in bathrooms in RVs for GFIs.
I did look up that device and, hard to believe, it is UL listed unless they they are faking it.
It's surprising they don't mention something that important in the description. Not convinced that they way it presses against the screw terminals is a good thing and would be interesting to see one in person.
myredracer wrote:
It's surprising they don't mention something that important in the description. Not convinced that they way it presses against the screw terminals is a good thing and would be interesting to see one in person.
Lynnmor wrote:myredracer wrote:
No way would I use that push-in USB device unless it is UL listed and approved under the NEC. I doubt it is.
A typical RV type receptacle is below. They do not have screw terminals on the side. The cover plate pushes onto the front via a couple of plastic tabs. If you have insufficient wall depth for a residential side-wired recept. with USB ports and outlet box, you could possibly use a shallow box and a surface mount extension like in 2nd photo, which you can find in bathrooms in RVs for GFIs.
I did look up that device and, hard to believe, it is UL listed unless they they are faking it.
Gdetrailer wrote:
Why not just do things simple?
Using the above ideas gets around the issues with the one piece 120V outlets..
myredracer wrote:
No way would I use that push-in USB device unless it is UL listed and approved under the NEC. I doubt it is.
A typical RV type receptacle is below. They do not have screw terminals on the side. The cover plate pushes onto the front via a couple of plastic tabs. If you have insufficient wall depth for a residential side-wired recept. with USB ports and outlet box, you could possibly use a shallow box and a surface mount extension like in 2nd photo, which you can find in bathrooms in RVs for GFIs.







Bumpyroad wrote:mikhen wrote:DrewE wrote:mikhen wrote:
These as an option?
Not for self-contained outlets such as are common in RVs (and have no cover plates as such).
You made me run out and check. Mine have covers on them.
so do mine.
bumpy