Are the two sides electrically connected within the unit or does one side pull from the upper wall outlet and the other from the lower? I have an outlet with a switched lower plug where I would use this and would want to keep that function. null

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Eurochick · Accepted Answer

This item plugs into one of existing outlets only.

Oneway · Answer

There is only one plug on the back (see pic) of the unit so I assume the answer is "within the unit". The lower part of the surge's plug is just a plastic peg and so I assume that it will not actually be powered by your lower plug at all. So, in essence, if you use this surge in your "switched" outlet, you will lose your switching capability on the lower.

Answered by Oneway 6 years ago

JnBo · Answer

power comes from upper outlet. For quick charging only use one USB device.

Govi · Answer

Both sides are connected to access the top outlet. The lower outlet is not connected into and just a standoff for spacing at the lower outlet is in place. Unit only has one plug into the wall outlet.

anon · Answer

The unit plugs in to one outlet only, but would likely cover both outlets on most dual outlets as the plug is in the center.

Bill · Answer

It takes all of the power from one outlet.

Muzzamil · Answer

Sorry, they're electrically connected within the unit, so that functionality may end up being lost

“Are the two sides electrically connected within the unit or does one side pull from the upper wall outlet and the other from the lower? I have an outlet with a switched lower plug where I would use this and would want to keep that function.”

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