Three Outlets In The Space Of Two
By Benjamen Johnson
Seems like everything you buy today needs power and you can never find an outlet when you need it. Sure, you can plug in a power strip or run extension cords from other nearby outlets, but that’s really just a band-aid that adds clutter. In response to this ever-growing need for places to plug things in, Leviton makes a triplex receptacle that can accept three plugs simultaneously.
Their triplex receptacle fits in the standard-size wall box, so you can retrofit your house without breaking the bank — although you should check your local codes on the number of outlets allowed on a circuit. Leviton designed these to fit side-by-side in multi-gang boxes with no dividers for a clean look. The catch: You have to buy Acenti cover plates, as the triplex receptacles won’t work with standard plates.
Leviton molds all visible surfaces from engineering-grade polymer to maintain uniformity of color. They sell the triplex receptacles in alabaster (white), natural, onyx, driftwood, sand, quartz, and slate. All colors come with a matte finish.
Looking at the street pricing, these things once cost $15 to $20, but you can snag either 15A or 20A triplex receptacles on Amazon for $5 plus free shipping on orders over $25. Wall plates aren’t included.
Triplex Outlet [Leviton]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon [What’s This?]
August 28th, 2008 at 11:00 am
This looks really sweet except they should have the top and bottom plug reversed to allow large wall warts
August 28th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Sweet, but pricey as heck.
August 28th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
[...] This isn’t exactly cutting-edge technology, but this triple-plug socket looks like it may actually be handy. I wonder how practical they are these days, though, when most phones, laptops and so on all have big AC adapters or otherwise funky plugs. Well, the third plug doesn’t stop you from using the plug the way you usually would, so what do you have to lose? A little money, I guess, but at the very least it’s something to talk about — if you’re extremely boring. [via Toolmonger] [...]
August 29th, 2008 at 2:36 am
[...] This isn’t exactly cutting-edge technology, but this triple-plug socket looks like it may actually be handy. I wonder how practical they are these days, though, when most phones, laptops and so on all have big AC adapters or otherwise funky plugs. Well, the third plug doesn’t stop you from using the plug the way you usually would, so what do you have to lose? A little money, I guess, but at the very least it’s something to talk about — if you’re extremely boring. [via Toolmonger] [...]
August 29th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Nice idea but wayyyyyyyyyy too pricey.
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August 31st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
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August 31st, 2008 at 10:48 pm
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