Best Buy has
2-Pack Insignia 2-Outlet In-Wall Outlet w/ 2 USB Ports (White) on sale for
$17.99.
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Product Features:
- Two grounded outlets
- Supplies electronics and appliances with 110V of power.
- Two USB ports
- Lets you easily charge smaller electronic devices such as phones or tablets.
- 3.6A of shared USB power
- Replaces your standard duplex outlets.
- Wall mountable design
- Fits your existing decora-style outlet cover.
- Tamper-resistant outlets
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As always, beware of no-name brands as well as ETL listed USB wall outlets. ETL is not quite as trustworthy as UL, and no-name brands do use counterfeit safety compliance markings, and something like this is a bit more dangerous than other in-wall devices (switches, dimmers, etc) since it involves having a tiny transformer inside where the primary coil is likely energized 100% of the time. I used to work at ETL and now I have PTSD from it, pardon my paranoia
For that you're looking for "PD" (power delivery) models which are the current META. So, from the pictures these Insignia models look fairly deep which can be difficult to cram into a workbox (some USB charger outlets are much smaller and easier to fit, usually the really old 1 Amp, 5 Volt models).
These are a HUGE bargain in price, and I love that they're Insignia brand and UL listed, but consider that if they're already very deep in size, you may have a really hard time ramming them into a workbox (especially if the old outlet has 12 AWG wires) on an external wall that doesn't have a full depth box. And if you're up for a fight and you've got to do some cramming anyway, maybe upsell yourself to a fancier PD model that can do that really fast charging. Newer phones and devices can negotiate absurd voltages like 9-15V to get that good wattage and charge your phone from 0-50% battery disturbingly fast.
Anyway, I'm rambling again, this is a really good deal, just watch for depth and note that it isn't a fancy PD model.
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As always, beware of no-name brands as well as ETL listed USB wall outlets. ETL is not quite as trustworthy as UL, and no-name brands do use counterfeit safety compliance markings, and something like this is a bit more dangerous than other in-wall devices (switches, dimmers, etc) since it involves having a tiny transformer inside where the primary coil is likely energized 100% of the time. I used to work at ETL and now I have PTSD from it, pardon my paranoia
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For that you're looking for "PD" (power delivery) models which are the current META. So, from the pictures these Insignia models look fairly deep which can be difficult to cram into a workbox (some USB charger outlets are much smaller and easier to fit, usually the really old 1 Amp, 5 Volt models).
These are a HUGE bargain in price, and I love that they're Insignia brand and UL listed, but consider that if they're already very deep in size, you may have a really hard time ramming them into a workbox (especially if the old outlet has 12 AWG wires) on an external wall that doesn't have a full depth box. And if you're up for a fight and you've got to do some cramming anyway, maybe upsell yourself to a fancier PD model that can do that really fast charging. Newer phones and devices can negotiate absurd voltages like 9-15V to get that good wattage and charge your phone from 0-50% battery disturbingly fast.
Anyway, I'm rambling again, this is a really good deal, just watch for depth and note that it isn't a fancy PD model.
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Sometimes having things charge as quickly as possible is needed in which case I'll use a 20W USB-C wall charger on the go, but most of the time for overnight charging, these are just fine.
In the kitchen we have a Lutron decora amp USB-C combination receptacle and it's great for those times you need to charge a phone or tablet quickly.
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Hi Brad, thank you for inquiring about our Insignia™ - 2 Pack - 2-Outlet In-Wall Outlet with 2 USB Ports. Yes, it would be compatible with your 12 gauge Romex. However, it is important to note the following electrical specification: • Receptacle rating: 15Amp, 125VA • USB rating: Two USB ports with total 3.6A, 5V DC • Line voltage: 125V AC @ 60Hz • Wire terminals: #14-#12 AWG I hope this helps. If you have any other questions/concerns, feel free to reach out. Have a nice day! - James | Insignia Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bran...67460252
Edit @ljcrst beat me to it
Amerisense GaN 30W 6Amp 3-Port USB Wall Outlet, 15 Amp Tamper-Resistant Receptacle with 2 USB Type A & 1 Type C Port, USB Charger for iPhone/iPad/Samsung/LG/HTC, UL Listed - 2 Pack https://a.co/d/iKTJc2Y
Or $9 more for 2 usb-c and one A
ABBOTECH USB Wall Outlet, 30W GaN 6.0A USB Outlet Receptacles with 3 USB Ports,15 Amp Tamper-Resistant Electrical Outlet with 1 Type A&2 Type C,Screwless Wall Plate Included,UL Listed,2 Pack https://a.co/d/azLvVjS
In Canada, technically anything that's not cUL (UL Canada) rated isn't supposed to be legally attached to the electric grid... I'm sure it's not enforced, but that's code from my understanding.
Basically, you get what you pay for. UL is always the best way to go, especially on anything that's direct wired.
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NVM. Found this on the website:
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Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor
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