Newer Technology Power2U

Name: (*) Newer Technology Power2U AC Wall Outlet with USB Charging Ports. *'Used'*
Brand: NewerTech
SKU: NWTPWR2USBU
Price: 12 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.21 (52 reviews)

White AC/USB Wall Outlet

Dual-socket wall outlet with two integrated USB ports for powering and charging USB devices

The Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet is the convenient and energy-efficient in-wall solution for powering and charging USB devices. Now you can charge and/or power up to four devices at once when using the USB 3.0/2.0 ports and standard three-prong outlets, while eliminating unsightly clutter created by multiple cables and bulky power adapters.

Charge Four Devices At Once!
Unlike other similar products, the port and outlet layout of the Power2U doesn't create "plug barriers". This accessible design enables you to charge up to four device at once!

Ideal "DIY" Upgrade For Multiple Device Users
Ideal for users of multiple USB chargeable devices, the Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet is a basic "DIY" install on any 15Amp circuit with a 16 cubic inch electrical box** to blend seamlessly into the wall as a standard power outlet. A "straightforward" rated "how to" video demonstrates how the Power2U can be installed in as little as 20 minutes.

Money Saving, Energy Efficient Design
Offering a modern, centralized location for charging/powering USB devices, the Power2U offers two energy efficient features to complement its use convenience. The Smart circuitry only outputs enough charging power required by the attached device, while spring-loaded Safety Shutters turn power off to the USB ports to eliminate "vampire" energy draw when a connecting cable is removed.

Install With Confidence

With the free, how-to installation video, you can have Power2U installed in as little as 20 minutes!

Features:

Patented (US 7,997,925 B2) design charges iPads, iPhones, iPods, Android tablets and phones, tablet computers, MP3 players, GPS devices, digital cameras, and other USB 3.0 chargeable devices without requiring a bulky adapter
Smart circuitry only outputs enough charging power required by the attached device
Energy-efficient, spring-loaded Safety Shutter design turns USB ports off when connecting cable is removed
Uses standard four-pin type-A jack USB cables
Installs on standard 15A electrical circuit
UL/CUL Listed (E339607) - For use in United States & Canada
Includes mounting screws and matching wall plate

Compatibility:

Apple iPad (all models)*
Apple iPhone (all models)
Apple iPod (all USB chargeable models)
Android™ tablets and phones, tablet computers, cellphones, gaming systems (Nintendo, Sony PSP, etc.), Bluetooth headsets, digital cameras, or GPS devices which charge via standard USB plug

Answers to Common Power2U Installation Questions Video

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* To maintain factory-stated charging duration when charging two iPads or a combination of iPad and any other USB rechargeable device simultaneously, we recommend charging the iPad via the factory wall adapter.

** Electrical boxes typically range from 15 to 16 cubic inches. To determine the size of the electrical box you intend to install a Power2U into, turn off power to outlet, remove faceplate cover, and measure height, width, and depth of the box. Multiplying those measurements together will equal the cubic inches or volume of the electrical box. If you are unsure of how to do these and/or cannot follow all safety precautions, you should consult an licensed electrician.

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Includes

One dual AC socket/dual USB 3.0 port outlet
Two white faceplate retaining screws
Two electrical box mounting screws (pre-installed)
Installation Manual (695.5KB)

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Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet Specifications:

Electrical Requirements

14 Gauge (15A) Electrical Circuit.
16 Cubic Inch or larger single gang electrical box.

Electrical Specifications

Grounding: Self
Amperage: 15 Amp
Voltage: 125 Volt
NEMA: 5-15R Compliant
Pole: 2
Wire: 3
DC power SPECS : 5.2 volt, 2000mA** (10W) Duplex USB charging receptacle with integrated on/off safety switch for USB power
Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 2000V per UL 498
Overload Test, HP Ratings: 125V AC 58.8A
Current Limiting: Full Rated Current
Temperature Rise: 15A, Maximum contact temperature rise 62.95° F (17.2° C); Maximum terminal temperature rise 59.36° F (15.2° C)

Environmental Specifications

Flammability: Rated V-2 per UL94
Operating Temperature: -40° F to 140° F

Materials Specifications

Face & Body Material: Polycarbonate
Line Contacts: Brass triple-wipe .031 thick
Terminal Screws: Brass 10-32
Grounding Screw: Brass 8-32
Strap Material: Zinc-plated steel
Clamp Nuts: Zinc-plated steel
Ground Clips: Brass-Plated
Color: White

Compatible Electrical Boxes (not an exhaustive list)

Nail-on Romex Boxes (Plastic):

Carlon BH122A
Carlon B122A
Carlon B120A
Allied Moulded 1098
Allied Moulded 1096

Nail-on Romex Boxes (Metal):

Steel City 74-ONCS
Raco 240

Screw-on Romex Boxes (Metal):

Steel City CXWV
Steel City PLXWV
Raco 8240 (4" Square)

Cut-in Boxes for Romex:

Carlon BH118R
Carlon B120R
Cantex EZ21SO
NOTE: Cut in boxes are not always 2" wide, even if they list "3" x 2"" - Measure before buying.

Cut-in Conduit Boxes:

Carlon BH118R
NOTE: Cut in boxes are not always 2" wide, even if they list "3" x 2"" - Measure before buying

Mechanical Specifications

Terminal ID: Brass-Hot, Green-Ground, Silver-Neutral
Terminal Accommodation: 14-10 AWG
Product ID: Ratings marked on device
Termination: Side

Compliances

UL/CUL Listed (E339607) - For use in United States & Canada
Patented (US 7,997,925 B2) design charges iPads, iPhones, iPods, Android tablets and phones, tablet computers, MP3 players, GPS devices, digital cameras, and other USB 3.0 chargeable devices without requiring a bulky adapter

Documentation

Warranty

NewerTech 1 Year Warranty

** equivalent to the output of one Apple iPad wall adapter

Manufacturer provided specifications for Newer Technology p/n PWR2USB UPC#: 811643010710

Reviews

Power2U FAQs:

Q: How do I determine if I can safely replace my current outlet with Power2U? A: There are a couple of requirements to safely replace an outlet with the Power2U. One is that you cannot replace a Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) outlet with a Power2U because you would be eliminating the GFCI functionality from that electrical circuit.

You can, however, replace the electrical circuit breaker that controls the circuit you wish to install Power2U on with a GFCI enabled breaker.

Another requirement is that if your residence uses Tamper Resistant Electrical Outlets, you cannot replace that type of outlet with a Power2U.

The most important consideration is as follows: The Power2U is a large electrical outlet due to the integrated 5V transformer that is used for charging your devices via USB. Because of its large size, electrical outlet boxes of at least 16 cubic inches are required as per the National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations (www.necplus.org). To determine if your outlet box is large enough to accommodate the Power2U, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the power to the outlet that you wish to replace.
2. Remove the wall plate and outlet you wish to replace.
3. Insert a tape measure or ruler into the outlet box and measure the depth, width, and height.
4. Multiply the three measurements. For example, a standard deep outlet box is 3" deep x 3" tall x 2-1/8" wide. Multiply all of those together and you come up with 19.125 cubic inches. This box would qualify to fit the Power2U outlet, however that does not complete your calculations; the amount of wires, and fastening devices that are inside of the box also must be factored in. A very thorough explanation of these calculations are available at http://ecmweb.com/nec/code-basics/electric_box_fill_calculations/. Each situation in residential wiring can be unique, so it is up to the installer to determine if they are in compliance with the NEC regulations. Q: What outlets can I replace? A: Any standard electrical outlet can be replaced with the Power2U. Traditional designs, Decora or decorator style all are replaceable. Due to the unique outlet cover with integrated USB slots and safety shutters you cannot use the Power2U in a multi-outlet or mixed (switch and outlet) box. Q: Which GFCI can I replace? A: If you are installing the Power2U into a circuit that is protected by a GFCI, you can replace any standard outlet that is already protected by that GFCI circuit with the Power2U. You cannot replace the GFCI outlet that protects the circuit with the Power2U. If you wish to replace a GFCI outlet with the Power2U, you would need to change the circuit breaker powering the circuit with a GFCI circuit breaker.

Power2U Simple Compatibility Visual Reference Guide:
(Your GFCI buttons may vary from the outlet depicted below)

DO NOT replace GFCI outlets that contain reset/breaker buttons

Wired in series outlets protected "downstream" from a GFCI outlet can be replaced with a Power2U

Q: Will my Power2U be GFCI protected when I replace a GFCI downstream outlet. A: Yes.

Q. Can any other type of outlet be replaced? A: Yes, any standard dual socket outlet can be replaced with a Power2U*

Q: What's the difference between the main GFCI and others in a series? A: A GFCI outlet (the kind that has a TEST and a RESET button on it) is the device that protects the entire electrical circuit from severe or fatal electrical shocks. There is no difference between the main GFCI outlet and an outlet wired in series after the GFCI outlet, both are equally protected. However, you cannot replace the main GFCI outlet with a Power2U outlet and still have the same shock protection, the Power2U is not a GFCI outlet. Q: What if my GFCI is located in a circuit breaker panel? A: No problem! You can replace any outlet protected by a GFCI circuit breaker with a Power2U as long as the outlet box is large enough per NEC regulations (www.necplus.org) to accommodate the Power2U. Q: What if my installation location doesn't have a 16 cubic inch outlet box? A: You will need to replace the existing outlet box with a larger box that meets NEC regulations to accommodate the Power2U. Your local home center will have replacement outlet boxes (called "boxes with ears" or "old work" boxes), and a set of hold-it straps (commercially available as "Madison Straps") to accomplish this task. If you are not familiar with this process, a licensed and bonded electrician can do it for you. This process can get quite involved and may require minor drywall patching when complete, depending on your existing outlet box installation. Q: My house uses AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interruptor) protected outlets. Can I replace one of them with a Power2U? A: Yes, just like GFCI outlets that are protected by a GFCI circuit breaker, AFCI outlets are protected by a circuit breaker. If you are installing the Power2U into a circuit that is protected by a AFCI, you can replace any standard outlet that is already protected by that AFCI circuit with the Power2U. Q: Is there a fuse inside of the Power2U? A: Yes, there is an internal fuse to protect the system in case of overload or short in the USB charging system. The fuse is not user-replaceable-if activated, it is recommended to replace the entire Power2U unit.

Note: The internal fuse will burn out to protect the system (wall socket and device) if the end user makes the mistake of connecting to a power source requiring more than 125V. Q: What USB cables work with Power2U? A: The Power2U has been tested, and is compatible, with cables conforming to USB standards. This includes cables that come with USB powered/charged devices, including those from Apple, Kindle (Amazon)**, Nokia, Motorola, Samsung and other major brand device providers, as well as aftermarket cable brands including NewerTech (purchase here), Belkin, and Griffin. Not all aftermarket cables meet USB design standards and such may not be ideal for use with this product.

**Certain late 2011/early 2012 model Kindles (like the Keyboard 3G) include a USB to micro-B charging/connecting cable that doesn't provide proper connection with the Power2U. We offer extension cables that will alleviate this incompatibility for those models. Cables included with Kindle's since mid-2012 do utilize an industry conforming housing that is compatible with Power2U.

Standard USB cable shown on left, cable supplied with newer model Kindles shown on right. Q: What happens if I plug a damaged USB cable into the Power2U? A: The USB wall socket will terminate charging if the USB cable is shorted. In this case, the internal fuse will not burn out. Then, when the short is cleared and power reset, the charging system will return back to normal. Q: A light switch controls my outlets. Can I use the Newer Technology Power2U receptacle still? A: The Newer Technology Power2U can be used with a switch. Bear in mind that the entire Power2U unit will turn on or off with the switch. If the switch is in the off position, no power will be available from the three-prong outlets or the USB ports.

Some residences have "half-switched" receptacles, where the top or bottom outlet is always ON and the opposite outlet turns on and off with a switch. The Power2U is NOT compatible with these types of installation-it cannot be "half-switched." Q: Which electrical boxes can adequately house a Power2U? A: The following is a list of several commonly used electrical boxes that are available at home centers and electrical supply resellers that will work with the Power2U:

Nail-on Romex Boxes (Plastic):

Carlon BH122A
Carlon B122A
Carlon B120A
Allied Moulded 1098
Allied Moulded 1096

Nail-on Romex Boxes (Metal):

Steel City 74-ONCS
Raco 240

Screw-on Romex Boxes (Metal):

Steel City CXWV
Steel City PLXWV
Raco 8240 (4" Square)

Cut-in Boxes for Romex:

Carlon BH118R
Carlon B120R
Cantex EZ21SO
NOTE: Cut in boxes are not always 2" wide, even if they list "3" x 2"" - Measure before buying.

Cut-in Conduit Boxes:

Carlon BH118R
NOTE: Cut in boxes are not always 2" wide, even if they list "3" x 2"" - Measure before buying

Q: One of my USB ports isn't working. What should I do? A: You can test the port by removing the Power2U's faceplate, plugging in a USB device into the port that isn't working, and then pressing in the plunger switch next to the port. If you hear the charging alert tone from your device, the port is working, which means the faceplate was not seated properly against the Power2U outlet.

In order for the USB ports to properly activate, the faceplate must be flush against the outlet (not necessarily flush against the wall) so the Safety Shutters can fully engage the USB port on/off switches. If the faceplate is not flush against the outlet, the shutters may not depress the switches when plugging in a USB cord. A faceplate will not seat flush against the outlet if the Power2U is seated too far into the electrical box or if the outlet is not parallel with the wall. If the Power2U is seated too deep into the electrical box or the outlet is not parallel with the wall, spacer shims are needed behind the outlet screws to bring the outlet forward so the faceplate can seat flush against the outlet.

An incorrectly installed P2U will have the faceplate misaligned.
When misaligned, the faceplate's USB shutters will be unable to activate the USB port switches on the Power2U.

You can use electrical box shims to assist in aligning the faceplate so it's flush with the Power2U socket facia. This will allow the USB shutters to activate the USB port switches.

Spacer shims can be purchased here.

Answers to Common Power2U Installation Questions Video

If you are unsure or in doubt about installation, please call a licensed electrician!

*Assumes a 16 cubic inch outlet box. Read the additional FAQ's on this page for additional details.

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 4.2 / 5 41 out of 52 (79%) reviewers would recommend this product

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: NC Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Hobbiest Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 4/5 Works very well June 6, 2016 Easy to install and solves a common problem

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Mill Valley, CA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 3-4 months

Rating: 5/5 Great outlet (be aware of size) May 1, 2016 I really like this item. It works flawlessly and looks good above our kitchen counter where we often plug in our devices. The only caution I would have is that you need to have quite a large utility box to fit the unit. It is surprisingly large and requires a big wall box. Make sure the location is either a double utility box or an extra large single in order to be sure it will fit.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Crossville, TN Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 A great easy way to get USB power April 21, 2016 I purchased four of these and have installed three of them so far. They are great! They will power any device I own (even iPads) with no problem. It's really nice to get rid of all of those power bricks. I highly recommend them!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Minnesota Age: Over 65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 3/5 Just OK, nothing more February 5, 2016 These were just ok, nothing special. A bit overpriced.

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Response from OWC, Technical Support March 2, 2016 In terms of UL Certified, in Wall fixtures - there is nothing nearly in this price range with the AC x 2 and USB x 2 + the high-power USB Charging output. The only less expensive items we’ve every seen in this class are either non-UL certified knockoffs that are no where near truly comparable and some other branded products that have a single port and about 1/4th the USB Charging (4x longer to charge the same device). We believe this to be a exceptionally high quality solution at a really exceptional cost comparable to others in the class. Power2U was the very first outlet of it’s kind with UL approval when first introduced.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: St-Hilaire, Québec, Canada Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 4/5 An advice for Canadian buyers January 15, 2016 Ad I didn't install the product yet, I cannot recommend it for now. But I would like to make a comment. This electrical apparatus requires a larger electrical boxes to put in that the boxes Canadians are accustomed with. I suggest that in your offer about this product, you warn Canadian buyers they would have to find a larger than usual box to install it. Personally, I will install it within a plastic external box.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Oxford, Ohio Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 4/5 Convenient USB charging January 9, 2016 This integrated USB charging solution works well and is very convenient. Power bricks are relegated to storage. We can and do charge two devices at once.

The only negative for me is the easy of installation. It is to easy. Electrical connections are made with wire nuts. I would have preferred integrated screw terminals as found on traditional power outlet plug assemblies.

I like the fact that the unit does not power up for charging unless a type A USB plug it inserted.

I have not opinion on USB charge for type C. I have not tested it.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: North Miami Beach Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Power2U AC Wall Outlet with 2 x USB Charging Ports October 19, 2015 Power2U AC Wall Outlet with 2 x USB Charging Ports - Great new technology! It worked great for a while, but not all cables will work in the USB ports! Could be bad cables? Great idea, but was first generation!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Charges faster than chargers supplied with phone / tablet June 1, 2015 Works as advertised. Charge times are shorter than when using the chargers supplied by the manufacturers. We've used it to charge iPhone 5, iPad, and a Verizon tablet. Seems to be solidly constructed. The instructions tell you not to install in a wall box that has more than 2 sets of wires in it, so I had to install in our second choice outlet box.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: San Ramon, CA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 3/5 Needs a big outlet box. March 21, 2015 This is a great idea with one drawback – it needs a larger than normal outlet box. It is wider than the standard outlet and needs more space. It is a great idea and I have installed one in my den, but I would have more if I had bigger outlet boxes.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Hampton, VA. Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 3-4 months

Rating: 5/5 Worth the money, time, and effort. February 24, 2015 My wife and I both needed a simple and clutter free way of charging our iPhone's and our iPads. The NewerTech Power2U AC 20A Outlet was definitely a great addition to our kitchen counter. Not only does it work very well but, it actually saves space and ends the clutter on our counter top. I've looked at other types of charging systems, but this hands down is the best way to go. Better yet, there was no loss of a wall outlet so that made this the best choice to make.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Chicago 'burbs Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Tight Fit But Not Hard To Install February 7, 2015 The outlet was a tight fit for my existing outlet box, but I did manage to get it installed OK. So far it's working fine. This device was less expensive than those offered by local home improvement stores.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Phoenix Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 4/5 Good January 31, 2015 Works well and all. Tight fix in the outlet box. Hope you don't have anything else in your box or it will not fit.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Washington, DC Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Excellent Product January 15, 2015 Easy to install and works as advertised.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Chicago, IL Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Not to be intimidated January 3, 2015 You would think replacing a standard outlet with an outlet that accommodates two electrical outlets and two USB ports would be either intimidating or require special wiring. Not this gem. Took less than 5 minutes to remove the original outlet and install this new outlet. Works great. Before ordering make sure of your amperage. Questions about your amps? Look at your breaker.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Prescott, AZ Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 4/5 Good for adding ports January 2, 2015 Works just like it was described. I do get some buzzing from it occasionally when I plug a device in to charge it

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 35-44 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 3/5 Almost perfect!! August 7, 2014 The design of these are great ... One of the first to market. My ONLY complaint is that they are larger/wider than some older styled outlet boxes, and simply won't fit. If it was slimmed down just a 1/4" it would be perfect! It would leave room to fit in any standard box and leave room for the wiring.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: London Ontario Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 3-4 months

Rating: 3/5 It is too big! July 25, 2014 The quality of this product is excellent but, it is too wide to fit an average box. I had to replace the receptacle box to fit it in and it was not an easy job. Otherwise, it works very well and I like it!

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Response from OWC, Marketing July 29, 2014 The Power2U is a large electrical outlet due to the integrated 5V transformer that is used for charging your devices via USB. Because of its large size, electrical outlet boxes of at least 16 cubic inches are required as per the National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Durham, NC Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 New wall plug with USB May 30, 2014 Tried this wall receptacle because I was tired of having the charging adapters all over the the place. It was easy to install and works great!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Awesome product January 8, 2014 I loved it , It's real easy to install.The price little high .

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Mexico, DF Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 A must have in every room! January 7, 2014 This is one clever and easy solution to get all your devices charged everywhere around the house. Easy to install, great quality product and it meets the specific power requirements for USB charging. No hassle, just what I needed. A must have in every room.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Redwood City, CA Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 4/5 Very useful product November 27, 2013 I purchased 8 of these last Christmas. Gave 4 as presents and kept 4 for my own home. I installed one myself in an existing outlet in our bathroom. As other commenters have said, the unit is large, snug, but it did fit into my existing junction box which had been installed in 1999. I had an electrician install two others as new outlets and he used cut-in remodel boxes without any issues. The outlets work great and are easy to use. Depending on location, we leave some cords plugged in all the time, other locations we only plug into USB when needed. Have not experienced any difficulty sliding the USB port doors open, even one- handed. The layout permits most standard blade plugs to fit when USB ports are in use. My only negative is the cover plate cut-out and doors for the USB ports is custom. This means can only be used in single box and will not work at multiple gang locations, such as outlets that are ganged with data ports, as you cannot get a double gang cover plate with the doors.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Does what it should as it should, with a small caveat... June 26, 2013 This works great. I installed two in my bedroom... one on each side of the bed for my wife and me. I've got my lamp and laptop charger plugged in normally and my iPad and Android phone plugged into the USB ports for charging. My wife charges her iPhone 4 and Kindle Paperwhite via her USB ports and also has a lamp and laptop charger plugged in. It's so nice not to have any wall warts, power strips, etc. anymore. We each keep our phone chargers in our suitcases for travel now (my wife, especially, regularly forgot her charger).

Here's the catch: these things are big on the inside. Other posters have mentioned it and I'm just amplifying that point. Make sure you have clearance in the box. My house was constructed in 2009, so the boxes are the modern larger boxes, but even still, my wife's outlet does protrude off the wall ever-so-slightly, as there are several groups of wires that junction at her location (and, yes, this involved a good bit of figuring out on my end to get it wired). This isn't a design flaw or an indicator of anything wrong with the product; it's just the reality of the technology and how it has to be physically configured. That being said, it looks fine and is functional in both locations. Just be aware of it.

Another poster mentioned that the spring-loaded doors on the USB outlets were difficult to open. I have not experienced that at all. All four outlets opened easily and I was able to place the plug into the outlets with no problem. It may be possible that they over-tightened the face plate. I can see how that might cause such an issue. Does it require two hands to plug something in? Yes. But this is not some massive inconvenience. It simply allows the outlet to shut off the USB ports when not in use (I just leave them plugged in 24/7... it's USB... it doesn't draw *that* much power--I mean, seriously, most USB devices have power draw measured in milliwatts).

Bottom line, if, like I had been, you've been eyeballing this for a little while, pull the trigger. It's worth it.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: North of Philadelphia, PA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Great product. June 20, 2013 Eight months ago, I installed two USB & power outlets in October 2012 ( I have the first generation) in the over the counter outlet boxes in the kitchen where I keep my phone (yes, I still use a landline for some reason), mail and other items. (I guess it is a mini home collection station) Having the USB & power outlet there is very convent. I no longer need the power strip there to handle all of the USB adapters. The only thing I checked on before I bought them was the size of the outlet box. It is a very tight fit in a standard home 15A outlet box. I was able to replace one of the outlet boxes with a remodel deep box to handle the wires that needed to be pushed to the rear of the box. I added a "pigtail' to connect the USB & power outlet to the feed. The other box only had one set of wires in it. So that install was easy. It might have turned into a Saturday project but I could not be happier with the results. The newer USB & Power outlets are designed smaller so I am assuming that the new USB & power outlets will not be as difficult to fit into the 15A household outlet box.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Flagstaff, AZ Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Love it! May 24, 2013 Installation takes about 20 mins per outlet (including removing the old outlet). Without the power brick, these USB ports power a full sized iPad, which is awesome! The outlet is a bit of a tight squeeze in the junction box, but it worked for me. The little USB door covers are spring loaded and it always seems like I have the cable oriented backwards, but they are very handy charging stations and clean up the clutter on the wall.

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Rating: 2/5 plugged-in USB cable always "on" December 29, 2012 The port doors are difficult to open and turn on the power so leaving a cable in is about the same as leaving a power brick plugged in to an outlet.

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Newer Technology® Power2U™ White AC/USB Wall Outlet Mfr P/N: PWR2USB OWC SKU: NWTPWR2USBU Dual socket wall outlet with two integrated USB ports for powering and/or fully charging Apple® iOS® Devices and other USB equipped mobile devices 1 Year Newer Technology Limited Warranty

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