Modern electrical outlets and creative power strips from all over the world.

[hockeyoligist2]

Interesting sight:

http://www.toxel.com/tech/2009/01/06/modern-electrical-outlets-and-power-strips/

 

[charlie b]

Link did not work. Also, please give us some description, some basis for deciding whether it is worth our clicking on the link. A simple, "interesting sight" is not enough, and is likely to get this thread closed.

 

[hockeyoligist2]

Link did not work. Also, please give us some description, some basis for deciding whether it is worth our clicking on the link. A simple, "interesting sight" is not enough, and is likely to get this thread closed.

Sorry, I knew better. It has some pretty good pics and links of different outlets and power strips. I like the "hang on outlets" for people that unplug things they aren't using like phone chargers, printers, ETC. You don't have the plugs laying on the floor.

Try the link again, it worked for me.

 

[hillbilly]

Pretty interesting....worth a look..

steve

 

[GrayHeadedMule]

Looks like a bunch of fire hazards to me! some of the wall hanger things are pretty cool though!

 

[petersonra]

Link worked for me. Pretty clever stuff.

 

[Flex]

I like the receptacle safe.

 

[Karl H]

I really need the Receptical Safe. Toothbrush theft has reached
epidemic levels in my area.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

That is an interesting link. Some people have too much time on their hands.

 

[Lcdrwalker]

And all I was worried about was white, ivory or brown. Then almond and now....? "Antlers on that outlet Ma'am?"

 

[glene77is]

Charlie,
It was a bunch of strange power strip and receptical designs, from around the world.
The one I liked was the 'glowing' power cord; It glowed from one end to the other so you could see ALL of it in the dark.

 

[ultramegabob]

I like the receptacle safe.

I have run across those on service calls before.

 

[neutral]

Looks like a bunch of fire hazards to me! some of the wall hanger things are pretty cool though!

Is that Stickboy?

 

[Rockyd]

Germany
230VAC 50Hz​

 

[brian john]

That is an interesting link. Some people have too much time on their hands.

That was my thought...

 

[steve66]

I have run across those on service calls before.

Were the customers complaining that the receptacle didn't work?

They look realistic enough that I'm not sure if you can plug a cord into one.

 

[LarryFine]

Were the customers complaining that the receptacle didn't work?

They look realistic enough that I'm not sure if you can plug a cord into one.

It wouldn't be that hard to make one. Just use an old-work box, but remove the wings. Hang a goodie bag on the back of the box.

 

[kbsparky]

I would think that one of those wall-safe boxes would be easy to spot. A non-working outlet with nothing plugged in is a dead give-away.

With all the wall-warts needed, every available outlet is in use these days.

 

[John Deere Man]

Inspector

Inspector

I would like to know if they are listed & labeled form a testing lab? I ran into an installation that the home owner bought some things from Germany that are not listed which is a violation of Art,110.3 of the NEC.

 

[LarryFine]

I would think that one of those wall-safe boxes would be easy to spot. A non-working outlet with nothing plugged in is a dead give-away.

Okay, then: When's the last time you looked at a receptacle not in use and said to yourself: "Hmm. I wonder what's really behind that receptacle?"