Can the center screw be removed from this unit? I have designer outlets with no screw in the middle as it has 2 screws(1 at the top &amp; 1 at the bottom)
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Yes, you can remove it, but then just the plugs in the back hold it into the wall, so it comes back out of the wall pretty easily. I have mine plugged in without the center screw because of the same issue. It works fine, but you have to be very careful when you unplug anything from it if you don't want the whole thing to fall out of the wall.
1529760
Just tried to pop mine off, it IS permanent . Sure you could disassemble it with tools, but it does not just unplug or anything. Hope this helps.
1951463
U take the face plate off ur outlet and screw it in inplace of the old one more secure that way
778059
I only see two screws on the bottom. I assume you can unscrew them and the bottom will come off. Not sure about that as I have not tried to remove them.
1951460
This unit replaces the current outlet cover. screws on in same holes as your current covers
2111360
They are indeed missing the mounting screw...it's the screw that goes through this extender and into the outlet to give you stability and keep it from falling out of the wall (outlet) every time you plug and unplug something. I would say spend the money and get one that has the mounting screw or know that you will probably need to purchase a screw to make it work effectively. I haven't used them like I thought I would. Would probably spend more and get better quality next time.
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With an adapter and the green wire of the adapter grounded to the faceplate screw if it's grounded. This defeats purpose of 6 outlet surge as it would stick out from wall...else have electrician change wall outlet to 3 prong with ground. "Hairy" way is to cut off gnd (U shaped blade) on 6 outlet device and only use it for 2 prong devices which may eliminate surge protection. Considered very dangerous to do this if plugging in devices calling for a ground!!!!
68015
I believe you could remove it. Although I have no experience. I've only installed mine but could probably remove it if it became necessary.
1593696
The screw at the center of the plate is not necessary, it's just a way to secure the unit to the outlet it's plugged into. This may be helpful when you have all six outlets plugged in and you don't want to inadvertently pull the whole thing out by pulling one of the cords out.
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Hi, mine had a hole in the center on the handle. And I mounted it on a wall... If I were you, I would just do a hole on the center for a screw.
1983207
in the center column.......there are holes in the front that end up getting hidden by your components and other holes in the back to move them to where you want. I even have a six outlet circuit breaker hidden in the back
2211872
As others have replied, yes there is a hole in the face of the unit. Its for the ground screw, a safety feature. It also secures the unit to the outlet. You should not have to remove the outlet faceplate, I simply unscrewed the center screw of my faceplate and secured the surge protector over it. You might have to scrounge in your kitchen junk drawer for a slightly longer screw to properly fit. I think I had to, can't recall.
1002043
Yes; you have to have the kind of outlet with a center screw for mounting the plate.
476213
Your outlet should be right next to a wall stud. You could mount this onto the stud and could position it so that it is in front of the outlet. I don't think there is a secure way to mount it over the outlet itself though.
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They give you the option to do it either way. Ours has been plugged in since Xmas morning without the included screw and has not had any issues coming out, even with an iphone plugged in to the top and a camera in the tray. We probably won't use the screw unless we have issues with it falling out in the future.
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Becky, it's a grounded (3-prong) plug on the back and it rotates to lie flush/flat on the back, so it doesn't protrude until you need it. It's not in the middle of the back, but it's behind the end where the USB grounded/protected outlets are located. Unfortunately, if you stay in an older hotel that only has the double slots, it can't fit. On the other hand, I think the grounded 3rd prong provides more safety, which I'm sure you'd want, since it's a surge protected outlet you'd be purchasing.
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You take off the outlet cover by removing one screw. Then you plug in this surge protector and secure with one screw.