I can't get the plug into a US outlet-- the springs do not seem strong enough and the prongs just push back into the device. Am I doing it wrong?
1710036
Ah okay I see how it works with the UK part. Unfortunately the USA part seems faulty and won't slide back :( thank you for the advice.
1710037
When you release the American plug prongs with the switch, you must pull the prongs out a little and then push the same switch the same switch that released them until it clicks. The prongs are then set and ready to use.
422411
I apologize for my last answer.....you may have a problem as the plug is about 1 1/8 inches wides. Again....my apologies.
1881832
I am using a 3-prong into a 2-prong adapter in my electricity 2-prong outlet. I have 4.50 amps. If you are in another country besides the United States, you would have a different outlet.
1962799
I would choose another adapter. You have to really jam plugs into this adapter and it doesn't feel sturdy once you start jamming. Plus--we couldn't get this one to stay in the wall outlet in Australia. I don't know how it would be in Ireland.
2038852
I used no adapter. The plug should fit into your standard USA socket. There may be different requirement if you live in Europe.
626277
Thats what is supposed to do with out having to use a wall outlet. so far ive had no luck with mine. Sorry
625637
The part in the picture with two prongs that go into the wall just pulls out. You can buy different plugs for different countries. I use a power cord instead.
1827843
i didn't have that problem at all !!!the only suggestion i have is to make sure the plugs are pushed all the way in !!!good luck.
550641
You cannot plug this INTO a US outlet, but you can plug all US devices into it. This plug allows all sorts of devices (US included) to work in outlets in the UK.
1004667
The plug can handle those wattages fine. It just may need a different adaptor because it's only two prongs that fit the typical American outlet. Hope this helps!
976458
The plug is typical American style. The only option I would suggest is getting an adapter.
901424
Like a previous person here, I could not get it to plug into a Ground Fault plug. The distance between plug outlets is different with Ground Fault plug outlets because of the buttons in the center.
1824867
I would just look at the power outlet on the device. Does the shape match the power cord? Then go for it!
739163
It is a two pronged plug and it fit in my US outlet just fine. One of the prongs is taller than the other; some outlets, maybe older ones, will not accommodate it.
84918
Well where are you from? It is a regular plug for the USA, you might want to look into a universal adapter that has more than 3 options. When I was in Bali I was still able to use this with a very serious adapter the hotel had on hand. It had 4 or 5 different connections.
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Dear Demetre,I am the kind of guy who keeps useful extra items. The darn hub didn't work when it came. I read someone's comment that the power adapter was too small, so I looked in my stash of power packs [some people call them "Wall Warts!"] and found one rated 5V 1Amp. Since then, it has worked, but it's junky - the sockets do not fit smoothly. I notice that everyone else is using 3 - 5 Amps. The item they sent to me was tiny and it was much weaker than my 1 Amp unit.
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I bought a converter for less than 4 bucks to fix same problem. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321593667135 From what I've read, not all USB ports supply enough power. The USB Port Jack Wall Charger AC to DC Power Adapter Converter got me going. Good luck with yours!