Attach outlet extender (2025 Update)

Yes, replace it with one like third one down that has a screw to hold it in place

Use one of these instead. It has a screw to attach it to existing outlet in place of original cover plate

plus the 3 lower outlets will easily accommodate wall warts

How do you look at pictures past the first one?

Scroll down?

AK-

I doubt it.

There are 6-outlet versions that use a center screw to hold them in place of the original cover.

Do a search for "six outlet" and you should find them.

Fred

Thanks Ed.

Andy

Thanks.

I like that it is not crowded so I do not have to trim those "nubs" off the plugs.

Andy

No. The 6-outlet versions have a center screw which holds them fast. I'm using 3 or 4 of them and they work well.

Oh, you mean the 3rd one down on this page. I thought you meant the imgur page above!!

Yep, I was right. LMFAO!

Me thinks you have an anger problem.

Andy

The first step is to wire the box properly. You can't connect a box with extention cord like that. Buy a proper "power bar" and plug it in where you have that cord plugged in (you didn't REALLY" hardwire" that circuit with fleible extention cord, did you????

something like

It is not wired with an extension cord, but with properly gauged wire.

Andy

It is still a device box on a cord. That box is only listed if the "cable" (not a cord) is secured within 12" of the push in entry. Clare is right, you would have been better off with a power strip. Then you would not be having the tap problem in the first place.

I usually try not to get involved in these things because the actual code would really piss you off. None of that stuff is legal (cube taps, power strips, 6 outlet extensions etc) if it is not "temporary" (in use <90 days). The language refers to substituting relocatable power taps for building wiring. Fortunately building inspectors don't usually get involved after permits are closed but a fire marshal/life safety officer would tag all of that stuff in an office if he is doing his job

It would not not upset me.

PLEASE not get too stressed out

Andy

Our fire marshal only complains if we daisy-chain power strips together.

Cindy Hamilton

It may depend on how they feel that day I assume but they can be happy if the strip has over current protection. It can be argued that the only "legal" one has surge protection in it.

Not anger. Just an aversion to improperly done electrical installations.