QINLIANF 1680J Surge Protector 5-Outlet Wall Charger w/ 4 USB Charging Ports

Leader2light

Mar 10, 2023 2:16 PM

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Leader2lightMar 10, 2023 2:16 PM

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Got similar to these on all my outlets. Love em. Mine has adjustable night lights with auto mode as well.

InLimbo

Mar 10, 2023 2:16 PM

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InLimboMar 10, 2023 2:16 PM

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I ordered this a month ago for the same price, and previously ordered a similar one a while ago. Both of them just fell straight out of the outlet with little provocation. The weight of any plugs is more than enough to do it. The center screw is absolutely necessary but since I have the rectangular decorator outlets the center screw wouldn't work. If you have the duplex outlets where the wall plate screws on in the center you can use it but it probably won't work well with the decorators where the wall plate mounts are on the top and bottom.

I currently use a different one with USB ports but all the outlets are on the front and next to each other so oversized plugs crowd each other. I'd like one like this where the outlets give more space but I've been 0/2 with this design.

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nudda

Mar 10, 2023 2:27 PM

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nuddaMar 10, 2023 2:27 PM

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In my experience, these are badly designed (not this brand specifically, but the design itself that many folks make). The back plate eventually snaps off from the weight of the plugs and exposes all the electrical cables. Big safety issue. I had 3, all are now trashed.

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Spook52

Mar 10, 2023 2:39 PM

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Spook52Mar 10, 2023 2:39 PM

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Quote from daanno2

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Is it even smart buying an outlet that's not UL listed?

UL, ETL or CSA

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LegendaryCheez

Mar 10, 2023 2:49 PM

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LegendaryCheezMar 10, 2023 2:49 PM

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I have 4 of these. Bought two of them and liked them so much I bought two more. I have had zero problems with any of them. One is plugged into the outlet powering my TV and everything in the entertainment panel. Another is under my desk powering a gaming desktop, work laptop, phone charger, and a lava lamp.

Highly recommend.

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1n4one

Mar 10, 2023 2:52 PM

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1n4oneMar 10, 2023 2:52 PM

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Thanks OP! Bought 4 last week, returned and reordered. Saved $16 and got $3 digital credit.

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c2nah777

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Mar 10, 2023 3:01 PM

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c2nah777

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Quote from ShastaJ7413

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Ordered last month. Works great. Unscrew the outlet plate and removed, then plug this in and screw in with long screw provided. It sits flush and way nicer than the extension cord previously used.

This one has the ability to remain flush against the wall without removing the plate. It has been discussed and is pictured in this thread. HTH. Peace

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Mike D

Mar 10, 2023 3:12 PM

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Mike DMar 10, 2023 3:12 PM

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Quote from htxshopper101

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I always wonder why they don't pick a better name to brand themselves. Look at Anker. Same Chinese stuff but it at least sounds better.

Because the "brand" is only a formality to satisfy Amazon's requirements. The vendors then make the brands as disposable as possible, so if bad reviews or regulators start coming around, they can ditch it and rebrand.

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ThriftyIdea6692

Mar 10, 2023 3:16 PM

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Quote from DealsofDeals

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There is other brand with night light at same price.. Go for that rather than this

You say that as if having an annoying always-on light in my room when I want to sleep is a automatic plus. Will pay extra for no night light.

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SAtaNiCpAnIc

Mar 10, 2023 3:41 PM

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Quote from resseeker

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Nope, not smart at all. This is how you burn your house down..

I bet you believe everything the government tells you as well. UL is not the be all, end all that you think they are.

Last edited by SAtaNiCpAnIc March 10, 2023 at 07:56 AM.

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alcie

Mar 10, 2023 3:42 PM

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Quote from gordgeck

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Good luck explaining that to your insurance company when the house burns down. I mean use your exact "logic", hey brah, it is better to buy non UL listed. Betcha they cut you a check that day.

There is no obligation of NRTL tested stuff for private use hence no legal reason to deny coverage. That is if they can get to that level of detail.
And there are many more electrical safety issues to look at, honestly speaking. For one, I am very uncomfortable with charger which cannot be readily unplugged, certified or not. but... It's your house to burn!

beowulf7

Mar 10, 2023 3:54 PM

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beowulf7Mar 10, 2023 3:54 PM

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Totally doesn't sound like a Chinese brand.

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EHokie

Mar 10, 2023 4:18 PM

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EHokieMar 10, 2023 4:18 PM

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Quote from daanno2

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Is it even smart buying an outlet that's not UL listed?

Of course not.

But it's got a recessed back and a screw or whatever. So who cares about safety?

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resseeker

Mar 10, 2023 4:39 PM

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resseekerMar 10, 2023 4:39 PM

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Quote from SAtaNiCpAnIc

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I bet you believe everything the government tells you as well. UL is not the be all, end all that you think they are.

Because listening to "SAtaNiCpAnIc"s conspiracy theories is way more legitimate right? 🤡

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AcaFeLLa

Mar 10, 2023 5:08 PM

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AcaFeLLaMar 10, 2023 5:08 PM

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Quote from b.arms

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Not sure I follow that logic, or that you and I have the same definition of "proper" among other words. Part of the device HAS a recess, you can state that, but you didn't.

The title implies that the entire device is recessed. It also somehow implies that the device is flush to the wall. It can't be both, and like I said before, it is in-fact neither.

Here is the listing title on Amazon:

Nowhere in that title does it claim to be flush or recessed. Probably because Amazon would make them change it if it did.

Nowhere in the description does it even say any form of the word "recess"
In the middle of the second bullet-point paragraph in the description, it does say,

which is a misnomer, but given the person who wrote the description obviously isn't a native English speaker, I'll give them a pass. Either way, "Flush to..." and "Flush Against..." mean completely separate things, and the latter mentioned is arguably improper.

Saying the pictures make up for misleading text, I don't think I can get on board with that either. I can't list a car saying "Mustang For Sale" and then show pictures of a Volkswagen and not expect to get hassled.

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