360 Electrical 36035-W 4-Outlet Rotating Surge Protector
by 360 Electrical
 |
List Price: Our Price: $14.99 You Save: $3.00 (17%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Category: Tools See more product details |
Product Details
Manufacturer: 360 ElectricalModel: 36035-W
Product features:
- 4 Rotating outlets adjust to fit large plugs
- Patented advanced X3 surge protection
- Plug and turn system powers devices even during rotating
- Compact design for neater appearance and convenient travel use
- Mounting Screw to secure to your wall
Tools and Hardware Reviews of 360 Electrical 36035-W 4-Outlet Rotating Surge Protector
Customer Review: Poorly designed and aggravating
Summary: 1 Stars
I found myself cursing this thing while trying to install and use it. Here is why:
1) It comes encased in idiotic clear stiff plastic packaging -- it's a struggle to get it out, and a waste of a lot of plastic (contributing to trashing the planet). And once you open it, you have trouble returning it (I got it in a store where they don't take things back if the packaging is disturbed). Also, the package had two of those devices, and I needed only one. Why force anyone to buy more than they need?
2) It's difficult and cumbersome to put this device into the outlet. I thought you could just insert it, but -- no, the instructions say you have to unscrew the screw that holds the wall plate of your outlet, and attach this surge protector to the outlet with a screw that is a part of this device (you can see the head of that screw in the photo).
The problem is that the screw just kept turning and turning, but it was not "catching" the thread in the hole inside the outlet. It was infuriating. You cannot even see if the screw is exactly lined up with the screw opening in the outlet because the whole bulky thing obscures your view.
3) I then decided that I would just try to insert the thing into the outlet (like you insert a regular splitter) without screwing in the screw. That didn't work either because the screw is rigidly stuck and protruding in the back of the device, making it impossible to just plug the device in.
4) I thought it would be easy to just remove the screw, but trying to unscrew it from the device was a pain too. The screw kept turning and turning (counterclockwise), but it wasn't coming out. I finally figured out that a tiny red flat washer on the back side of the device was interfering with my ability to take that screw out -- and only after I removed that washer (it wasn't easy either), the screw finally came out.
5) So I was finally able to plug this thing into the wall, but discovered that it's a struggle to plug my electronics into it. There is just a lot of friction, and you have to use quite a bit of force, not just pushing but even hitting, to plug things in.
6) The indicator lights on this device can only be seen clearly if the device is directly in front of your face. Since my outlet is on a side wall (in a small alcove that houses a medicine cabinet), I can't see those indicator lights straight on, so I can't tell which indicator light is on or off.
7) The shape is stupid -- it does not cover the wall plate underneath.
8) The stark white color sticks out like a sore thumb. If you want to use it in a nicely decorated interior space, it's too visible and looks totally out of place.
Description of 360 Electrical 36035-W 4-Outlet Rotating Surge Protector
4 Outlet Rotating Plug-in Surge Protector. This is the solution for those giant plugs from cell phone chargers, MP3 players and hairdryers, to name a few, that crowd traditional outlets. Our 4 outlet rotating plug-in surge protector with advanced X3 surge protection provides the flexibility you need to plug in multiple large plugs thanks to our patented plug and turn system that allows you to plug in a large plug then turn out of the way to make room for another large plug.Tools and Hardware
Bestsellers in Tools
Sophies World (Chinese Edition)by qiao si tan ·jia de
Wall Art City; Writers Publishing House; Published: 2010-01-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $13.99
NEW JDD 75W 75 Watt 120V E26 Clear Halogen Light BulbCBconcept DeSign; CBconcept DeSign; CBconcept DeSign; Lighting
Best price: $5.99
Wall Decor Removable Decal Sticker - Colorful ButterfliesWall decor; Lemon Tree; Baby Product
Best price: $11.55
OEM Car Charger for your brand new Sanyo Cellular Phone, Version 011!Generic; CE
Price in other shops:
OEM Blackberry Motorola LG & Hitachi Car Charger for your Mobile Cellular Phone. (Version 2.002)Generic; CE
Best price: $2.99
Price in other shops:
SEM 15713 - COLOR COAT AEROSOLS-Ladera, 16 oz. AerosolSEM; SEM; SEM; Automotive Parts and Accessories
Mighty Bright silver Xtraflex LED Book Lightmighty bright; Mighty Bright; Published: 2010-12; Kitchen; Book
Best price: $6.72
Price in other shops:
Heavy Gear Slotted Hex Bases (25)DP9; Tools
Best price: $12.15
Flexible LED Book Light - Great for Jigsaw Puzzles too!UltraOptix; Toy
Best price: $9.98
Family Planner 2012 Wall Calendar with Stickersby DateWorks
Trends International Calendars; Published: 2011-08-01; Calendar; Book
Price in other shops:
Similar Tools and Hardware Products
Belkin SurgeCube Surge Protector, 1-Outlet Home SeriesBelkin Inc.; Windows; CE
Best price: $4.29
Price in other shops:
360 Electrical 36030-W 4-Outlet Rotating Adapter360 Electrical; Tools
Best price: $13.56
Price in other shops:
GE 50759 6-Grounded Outlet In-Wall Adapter, WhiteGE; Tools
Best price: $6.18
Price in other shops:
Globe 7732001 Home Appliance Six-Outlet Swivel Surge TapGlobe Electric; Tools
Best price: $14.99
360 Electrical 36010-W Rotating Duplex Outlet, White360 Electrical; Tools
Best price: $5.49
Price in other shops:
360 Electrical 36083 1-Outlet Compact Rotating Surge Protector360 Electrical; Tools
Best price: $4.99
Belkin 6 Outlet Surge Protector with USBBelkin Components; Belkin; Belkin Components; Electronics; Windows; Speakers
Best price: $14.52
Price in other shops:
Belkin Pivot Surge, 6 Outlets, Wall MountBelkin Components; Windows; CE
Best price: $14.41
Price in other shops:
Belkin SurgeMaster 6-Outlet Wall-Mount Surge ProtectorBelkin Components; No Operating System; CE
Best price: $7.89
Price in other shops:
Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB ChargerBelkin Components; Windows; CE
Best price: $11.19
Price in other shops: