“Does the wall tap plug into both outlets on a standard 2-outlet wall plate and does it stay secure w/out a center screw?”
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The wall tap uses one of the 2 outlets itself, and it blocks the other outlet (of a standard 2 outlet wall plate) with a stabilizing plug. There's no center screw.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No it does not plug into both outlets but when plugged into the bottom outlet, it partially covers the upper outlet making it difficult or impossible to plug anything else into that outlet. When plugged into the upper outlet it completely covers the lower outlet. Yes it stays secure without a center screw.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This taps into 1 outlet plug with another plastic stabilizer that goes into the bottom outlet's grounding port. So far has been stable in my uses.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It has one plug on the back and a grounding mechanism which plugs into the 2nd outlet. It is secure enough without utilizing a center screw.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Specifically to the second question...it depends on what you mean by "secure". When fully plugged in, the outlet is secure and doesn't rock back and forth much, so one could say it is secure. But if you are frequently plugging in, removing, plugging in, removing, etc, the outlet WILL come loose from the plug (at least that is what mine is doing). IMHO, I feel the center set screw is needed and a lack of one is a problem. I did purchase this as OPEN BOX return and maybe that is why it was returned? I'll be purchasing a brand new one and see if that makes a difference.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes to both questions
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes it does plug into both, and yes it is very secure.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, it only uses the top one, but the bottom one will be covered
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.center screw mandatory
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, this unit simply plugs into the standard outlet without a center screw. There is no additional information to answer the remaining question.
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