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?
Forum Discussion
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.
