MIFASO USB OUTLET EXTENDER ~ AC Multi-Plug Swivel Outlet Adapter With USB charging Ports….
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Many times, we are in need of what is commonly known as a cube tap that provides multiple AC power sockets from one wall outlet. MIFASO has taken such devices to a new level. Their model X002TOLY3D outlet extender not only provides 6 outlets, 2 front, 2 Left/side and 2 Right/side, but also permits you to swivel the stack thus creating a 180° rotating series of 6 sockets.
This rotating feature allows you to turn the stack up to 90 degrees left, or right from center, This provides a simple way of positioning an outlet in a very unique position not possible with the old-style cube taps. These sockets provide 1800 Joules of surge protection from electrical spikes and other possible electrical faults. As a bonus MIFASO has incorporated 3 built-in IC technology, high speed USB ports; 2 standard USB A ports (output 2.4A/5V per A port) and 1 USB C port (3A/5V), for powering, or charging USB devices.
One should always use any type of multiple socket adapter with caution. The electrical socket that you are plugging such adapters into is connected to a feed from your main electrical panel. Naturally, other sockets with connected devices and light fixtures could be connected to this same circuit. Today’s breaker panels are typically designed with 30-amp circuit breakers. The formula to calculate how much power consumption a particular circuit is using is *30/20/15 amps x 120 volts which equals 3600/2400/1800 watts respectively depending on the breaker’s amp load capacity. So, you need to determine what devices are, or will be plugged in to the circuit you are using and add the total wattage being drawn when they are in use. All devices have tags attached to them that tell you the wattage consumption. Overloading a circuit can cause the breaker to trip, disconnect, and if the breaker is faulty and does not trip, disconnect, could cause a fire. If you are in a building built in the 1960’s the chances, unless you upgraded your electrical panel, are that you have 20, or even 15-amp circuits some of which could use fuses in place of today’s breakers. *The formula above will calculate each circuit’s maximum wattage consumption based on the total maximum amp load of the circuit. Note: These figures are based on the USA electrical system standards. They are not a World-Wide standard which will vary from country-to-country.
I have found this adapter to be very useful when needing to place it in a unique position otherwise not possible with other multiple socket adapters. Please be sure to adhere to the wattage overload precautions as noted in the article.
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MSRP: Amazon $18.99
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