FastMac ACE-7169 U-Socket Standard Duplex Dual Outlet Dual USB, 110V, 15AMP TruePower, White

by FastMac

• Eliminate clutter- stay neat and organized. Get rid of ugly wall adapters that stick out and take up space
• Easy D-I-Y install into any electrical gang box that is 16 cubic inches or larger
• 5-star energy efficient design auto senses the correct wattage and only outputs full power if needed. Reduce energy costs by up to 20 dollar per year
• Designed and made in the USA, U-Socket is 100-percent safe & listed to multiple UL, NEC (National Electrical Code), and IEC (International Electrical Commission) standards
• Charge all your portable devices directly from the wall without using up your available outlets - no adapter required. Charge iPods, iPhones, iPads, Tablets, Mobile Phones, Smart Phones, Nintendo, Sony PlayStation, Bluetooth Headsets, Digital Cameras, Kindle, Nook, GPS and more

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

U-Socket is a duplex AC receptacle with built-in USB ports that can power any device that is capable of being charged via USB, including iPods, iPhones & iPads. Enjoy the convenience of USB ports built right into the wall. No need for a laptop or AC adapter - just plug in your cable and start charging.

Product Description

Modernize your home and office. U-Socket is an AC receptacle with built-in USB ports that can power ANY device that is capable of being charged via USB, including iPods, iPhones and iPads. Designed to replace a traditional 3-prong AC wall outlet, U-Socket eliminates the clutter of AC Adapters that stick out and take up space. Enjoy the convenience of USB ports built right into the wall. In addition to keeping things neat and organized, U-Socket reduces your energy costs thanks to its 5-star energy efficient design that auto senses the required wattage and only outputs full power if something is connected to it. Designed and made in USA, U-Socket is 100-percent safe and listed to multiple UL, NEC and IEC (International Electrical Commission) standards.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product January 29, 2012

By Firefox23508

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

I own this product and have for almost nine months. It works as stated. The reason I'm writing this review is to counter the one star rating whose writer questions the lack of "UL rating." First, I question the motives of someone who rates an item without owning it. Second, I question the writer's intent when calling the TUV little known. Perhaps it is little known in the US, but it is the UL equivalent organization in Germany. And, after having lived in Germany, can tell you that TUV, if anything, is considerably more strict than our UL. I knew of TUV, but I also just Googled it, to refresh my memory. Obviously the one star rater didn't bother to check Google. At any rate, the only quibbles I have with this product is that the faceplate cover is more flexible that our standard plastic outlet covers and doesn't fit quite as well since it is only held on with the standard center faceplate screw. I also think it is a bit overpriced but until more manufacturers are producing them, that won't change. Minor complaints, this product works as advertised.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Your wrong Bob from NJ February 9, 2012

By AA from SA

Color Name:Almond

I dont really know who Bob from NJ is but he/she has left some falsified comments about this product on several sites to include the "How to Geek" site and Amazon. This product works wonderfully and it is labeled as Underwriters Listing Certified (UL) on the actually receptacle. If you to the site for [...] you can see that they list the unit as having a 5 star energy design. As for the low voltage and 120 voltage running in the outlet box well if you are really a Master Electrician then from the schematics on the How to Geek website you will see that the outlet itself is being connected to the existing electrical line no low voltage wires are running to it. Please dont add yourself titles your have not earned, and please dont mislead consumer with false information.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Purchased from Amazon but poor design made it hard to install May 24, 2012

By Letsbefrank

Color Name:Almond|Amazon Verified Purchase

I thought this item would clean up some of my USB connection mess and be an easy install since I am a former licensed electrician and have installed more duplex receptacles than I care to count. The shipment arrived as promised and the picture illustrated in the offer appeared to look like a normal duplex receptacle along with the two USB plugins. As soon as I opened the box, however I a was disappointed to see that the device was so bulky that I wondered if I would be able to install it. The design of the device is, in my opinion, very poor and it took me a very long time and a lot of aggravation to attached the hot, neutral, and ground wires.The case appeared to be designed by an accountant not an electrical engineer. Why? there was not sufficient space allowed to put the wires around the screws (to narrow) and the ground connection was especially awful. Finally, after attaching the wires, I couldn't slide the device into the standard box. Oops, the hot wire had to be routed down and back in a channel and the white wire has to be routed in another channel that was recessed along side of the device. It finally fit in the box and I installed the face plate. To add insult to injury the punch out for one of the USB ports was misaligned and misshaped. I was able to move the plate enough to push in the USB plug. The USB plug worked as promised, but I would avoid this product especially if you have no experience in installing receptacles.

PRO: Worked as advertized but needs improvement

CON: Expensive, poorly designed configuration, It is so big it will probably not fit in older box such as home built before 1960. Instructions were printed on nice heavy paper but the illustrations were poor nor adequate suggestions of the best way to route the wires to attache them to the screws. The ground wire was surrounded by metal brackets that made it almost impossible to install correctly. (this should have been a at most a 5-10 minute job, it took 45 minutes)