TRC 90511Flatplug Ultra Thin Profile 3-Wire Cord 6-Foot-16/2-Inch, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of TRC 90511Flatplug Ultra Thin Profile 3-Wire Cord 6-Foot-16/2-Inch, White
Customer Review: Shape blocks the use of multiple outlets!!
Summary: 2 Stars
Bottom line: If you need to extend one and only one plug from an outlet then I'm sure this will do the trick for you. Everyone else - stay away.
The design of the plug manages to block outlets whether they are located below or to the side of this plug. I needed to access both outlets - so I'm out of luck. While I appreciate the value of a flat-headed outlet plug, why in the world would you gerrymander it in such a way as to actually *block* the use of any other outlets? The picture suggests that it curves out of the way, but if you closely examine the size of the head, you'll see that two of these don't quite fit on a standard outlet. Maybe if you filed down the plug? But are you seriously going to damage a plug and then stick it behind furniture where you won't see if it's overheating?
I got several of these and am very disappointed that I cannot use two of these on a standard house outlet because one will always be blocking the other. I also can't use this on an electrical strip for the same reason. I even found an outlet strip oriented horizontally (plugs sideways) and the plug on these cords *still* manages to partly cover those up, too.
Very disappointing. These are useless to me and it's not worth returning. Maybe I'll use them in the shop, someday. Booooo!
Customer Review: Almost exactly what was needed
Summary: 4 Stars
The plug on this cord is extremely thin: I measured that it pokes out less than half an inch from the plug. I didn't think the golden "pull ring" would be useful, but I think trying to unplug something like this without one would be pretty dangerous. Since it is so thin, it would be hard to avoid your fingers coming in contact with the plug as you pull it out. The only complaint I have about the Flatplug is the way it is bent. They do this so that the plug below is not being covered. However, I actually need the cord to go in the other direction. This means that the cord has to bend around and actually adds quite a bit of depth which somewhat eliminates the purpose of having a flat plug. I fixed this by taking the electrical box out of the wall and turning it upside down, but it would be nice to maybe have two versions of this cord.Customer Review: Flat plugs are better than fat plugs
Summary: 5 Stars
Having the cord exit from the side of a plug that is only 0.4 inches thick makes this 3-prong (grounded) extension cord ideal. I have four of these flat plug extension cords in my house. For two locations, a standard plug version doesn't work. A flat plug isn't necessary for the other two locations, but the flat plug just has a cleaner style and looks less intrusive.
Pros:
The retractable metal pull-ring is essential. Trying to pull the extension cord from the socket by grabbing the edges of the plug risks getting fingers too close to the electrical contacts.
The offset shape of the flat plug keeps the lower socket available on a standard outlet.
Quality construction.
Cons:
White color only.
I am completely pleased with these flat plug extension cords.
Customer Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
This item was exactly what I was looking for. It is a high quality made item with thoughtful features. The plug is offset so that the cord part of the cable does not interfere with the socket below if you use the top socket. There is a brass pull that allows you to grab the plug firmly and assist in removal. It should handle a minimum of 10 amps. I use it to supply power to my subwoofers in my home theater system. I don't think that I would plug a heater into it and let it run continuosly but then I would not do that with a 12ga extension cord.
Delivery was fast and some of the neater amenities of the cable are not even listed. Highly reccommend.
Customer Review: great flat plug - but wish it was rated 15 amp, not 13.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a nice 3 wire flat plug extension cord - since this is in an area off my bathroom sink, it is necessary to have a flat plug that will not be accidentally bumped. As this is a location near water, I have this plugged into a GFI outlet for safety. The quality seems good , however I hate the cheapening of todays electrical cords - used to be 15 amp was standard for extension cords, now it is 13 amp. Since the average circuit breaker in a home is 15 amp, I feel that this is penny wise and pound foolish. How much money does this slightly thinner wire save, as compared to a standard old 15 amp extension cord?