Does this take up space for both socket spots in an outlet? Or can I put it in the bottom socket and keep the top one open?
135641
Mine is in the bottom slot with the top slot free. As long as you have clearance from surfaces it will. The plug covers 2" on the earth pin side and 1/2" on the pin side with the outlet plug on the side.
135642
It would depend on what you want to plug into the top socket, as bigger plugs might not fit, but no it doesn't officially take up both sockets (I can plug two prong plugs in the top socket but not bulky three prongs)
1575953
I just tried this and it worked...you can plug this into the bottom part of the outlet leaving the top outlet empty.
2017116
I put mine in the bottom outlets with the light facing down (plastic part facing up). This frees up the top outlet, which is easier to access for things I need to plug and unplug.
1028403
It is not quite big enough to cover a standard outlet box. I would put a solid plate over the outlet box and then install on either side, preferably on the stud the box is connected too.
672119
It may depend on how your outlet is configured. All of my outlets are horizontal with the two prong and ground holes facing the same direction. I have the Surge Protector on the right side (maybe your top outlet), and there is enough room for another three prong (grounded) plug to fit in the left side (maybe your bottom outlet). In your scenario, this is assuming that the third prong (grounded) hole is on the bottom for each outlet. Now if you are only plugging in a two prong in the other outlet, this appears to be a non-issue. Hope this helps!
1361693
So sorry, I bought this plug because I have a floor outlet and needed something that laid flat and the plugs could go into the sides so that they didn't stick up from the outlet. However I did check it and it would have to be plugged into the top outlet.
2125200
No it will only block one if you plug it into the top part of the standard outlet. Doing this will leave room for another plug in. However, if you plug it into the bottom socket then both will be covered. Works like a charm
755262
The unit only covers a single outlet if you plug it in the top outlet of two outlets. It has 3-prongs, so you can't plug it upside down in the lower of two outlets.
177350
No, the adapter is designed to fit in the bottom outlet leaving the top one accessible. Good thinking on the engineer's part!
1627670
The plug (3 prong) is close enough to the bottom of the timer, that if you put the timer in the upper outlet, it will not cover the lower one. However, I am talking about a standard over/under outlet, with the ground prong below the other two. Other outlets may not be as friendly. I have not found one thing to complain about with this timer. It even keeps its setting for up to a minute, I think, while you replace the batteries. Perfection may be impossible to achieve, in real life, but this timer comes very close. That said, it is not the only type I use, because there are others that fit their particular purpose, as well or better, and are cheaper. The plug (3 prong) is close enough to the bottom of the timer, that if you put the timer in the upper outlet, it will not cover the lower one. However, I am talking about a standard over/under outlet, with the ground prong below the other two. Other outlets may not be as friendly. I have not found one thing to complain about with this timer. It even keeps its setting for up to a minute, I think, while you replace the batteries. Perfection may be impossible to achieve, in real life, but this timer comes very close. That said, it is not the only type I use, because there are others that fit... » Read More The plug (3 prong) is close enough to the bottom of the timer, that if you put the timer in the upper outlet, it will not cover the lower one. However, I am talking about a standard over/under outlet, with the ground prong below the other two. Other outlets may not be as friendly. I have not found one thing to complain about with this timer. It even keeps its setting for up to a minute, I think, while you replace the batteries. Perfection may be impossible to achieve, in real life, but this timer comes very close. That said, it is not the only type I use, because there are others that fit their particular purpose, as well or better, and are cheaper. « Show Less
73567
The socket has a rubber insert. It's tight enough to hold the plug when held vertically, but you do not have to struggle to remove the plug from the socket when desired.
1132424
Its bigger than an inch, I have a pretty big plug in there and it fits fine. From looking at it, on each side of the outlet face itself, the interior has room for about the length of half the outlet on each side.
532031
It was a tight fit, but I was able to insert a 3 pronged plug into the second wall outlet. A 2 pronged plug should fit nicely.
447198
on my vertical outlets, it does NOT cover the lower socket. It has two prongs. It does extend a few inches above the socket. I don't have any side-by-side outlets to try it out on
633070
The original adapter for mine was the square where this is more of a rectangle. You will be able to plug something next to this fine if you are using a wall socket and plugging this into the top slot and anything can plug into the bottom socket. If you are using something like a surge protector then this will cover 2 slots.
334659
Assuming you put it in the bottom outlet you still have space for a regular plug to be used on top.
2138073
I think so. It only has prongs for one outlet. It has a plastic prong for the bottom half of the outlet, just for support. I had to break the plastic part off with pliers to get it to fit in my GFCI outlet. The spacing between the top and bottom must be different than a standard outlet.