Why does this power hub have plastic pin on the bottom in the back? Since my wall power outlets have test/reset buttons and have different space between them than what this hub has, I am not able to use it!! null

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beautifulscars · Accepted Answer

The plastic pin in the back plugs into the ground hole in the bottom outlet for stability. I would recommend using this unit on an outlet that does not have the test/reset as those outlets types are for use around water to prevent electrical surges. I don't recommend using this product in areas where water would be present (i.e. bathroom, kitchen, etc).

Answered by beautifulscars 7 years ago

CLB52 · Answer

I thought it was back there to keep it sturdy in the socket. Sometimes things get to heavy and the plug falls out of the socket I guess it’s just a little added protection.

Thomas · Answer

Sounds like you have a gfi you are plugging it in. You might try a regular receptacle

Marmy · Answer

I think it stabilizes the unit in an outlet.

MacDad · Answer

Your wall socket is a GFCI outlet which provides protection from electrocution. You cannot use a wall mount surge protector because it defeats the GFCI protection.

Macman · Answer

Can't use this on a GFCI outlet.

“Why does this power hub have plastic pin on the bottom in the back? Since my wall power outlets have test/reset buttons and have different space between them than what this hub has, I am not able to use it!!”

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