The GENIUS 4 Outlet Receptacle That Almost Nobody Knows About | How To Install
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2023
- In this video I will go over the Leviton 1254-W and how to install 4 outlets in one single gang box. This is by far the easiest way to install an additional receptacle from an existing single outlet.
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are those tamper resistant?
MY OCD side cringes at the non-uniform alignment and rotation of the outlets.
Cringe at no Robertson Screws for tightening. Come on Leviton.
Your installation doesn't look safe with that long bare ground connection that's just going to be crumpled up in the box with those other live and neutral terminals.
This will be great, I can now plug in my Four electric Space Heaters!
Make sure they put out at least 3000w each.
(This IS a joke, for anyone who didn't get that...) Funny!
Make sure the extension cords are long enough and put them under some throw rugs!
I think the load may be too much for the circuit breaker to supply for that action ...
@JPack-cs9mw It was a joke...
A typical space heater draws about 1500W (12A). So you can only put one (1) heater on any given 15A or 20A branch circuit, regardless of design...
To connect two or more on one circuit risks permanent damage to the house wiring, fire, and damage to the panel and breaker.
Great if you don’t mind that monster protruding from your wall like that. Might as well have one of those ones that plug into a regular outlet but turns it into 2
Or 3, or up to 6! If I'm okay with something sticking out of the wall, as you say. Much better to start with the flush mount, then add on if actually needed, and perhaps only temporarily!
Especially because you can buy the type that goes in place of the cover, using the centre screw to hold it in place. So it literally takes 20 seconds to install (remove cover, plug in 6-way tap, tighten screw).
@@cmmartti There are also the type that swivel so the plugged-in cords go flat against the wall.
Exactly!!
I don't see how this is any better than getting an add-on outlet splitter.
Thank you! I have been trying to get a local electrician to instal 4 quad for me - now I can do this!!! Perfect for the garage. Thank you
I wish I had seen this as I was upgrading to a quad in my garage. When I remove the original box, I found that it was deflecting a water pipe about an inch and a half. Now I had to find a shallow box. What a pain and the old work box has never been really as sturdy.
Interesting adaptation to the 4 or 6 outlet plug-in units that can be directly plugged into an original duplex outlet. I like the way that these units not only have the top outlets slightly off center from the lower ones but that the top ones are upside down ( for safety GND ) and the lower plug-ins are GND hole on the bottom. It gives you the best of both worlds. This would be handy for times when your cord plugs are 90 degree angled plugs or some "wall worts" take up more room and perhaps have the power cords at a different location other than bottom center. Thanks for the video .
$28.06 on Amazon, no need to pay $106!
I noticed that offset too but he didn't mention that in video.
The top receptacles being slightly offset is triggering my OCD. I'm not sure that I could live with having one of these installed...
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This receptacle has saved my Man Cave! LED strips everywhere. LOL Thanks for introducing it to me and LOVE the videos! Keep up the fantastic work!
New subscriber. Algorithm brought me here. I love diy home projects but i would never ever attempt electrical work. Yet, i sat through a few of these electrical related videos. Excellent method of explaining, kept my attention and I certainly learned a few things!
Good video and I like your attention to detail in explaining electrical work for beginners. I’ve done a lot of electrical over the years and find your advice (at least in this video) to be sound.
I wasn’t aware of this product before, but apparently it’s been out for several years (perhaps the reason for the slotted screw as opposed to the multi with square drive option). Leviton makes it in several colors in both 15 amp and 20 amp versions as well as with surge protection. Industrial and hospital grade.
Should have pointed out to push the bare wire in first so that the insulated wires keep the bare wire from coming in contact with the bare copper screw.
This is a great product. Thanks for telling us about it. I will definitely be using it. Great job!
I’ll be installing one of these in my wife’s closet. Cool. Thank you.
In my shop I want to finish the walls with 3/4 plywood and I think this receptacle will be perfect if the screws are long enough
Thank you for sharing
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Pretty neat. I’d pay the extra cost to save the work. Just added pegboard in garage and changed single to double. Had to extend out and was a lot of work. This would have saved me quite some time and gave me the results I wanted.
Got two more to do and going to check these out 👍
Excellent video, with very clear instructions. Thanks! I would opt to pay a little extra and use the hospital grade version.
The good thing about this is that if you decide later to only want one gang you can just remove it. No idea how I did not know about these. Thank You. Even better that it works with 4" boxes. Great if you need it for a temporary install as well
You can install a single gang outlet on a double gang box
Fantastic! Never knew this existed. Perfect for my garage. Thanks for making this video!
First time seeing this receptacle option. Great idea for an older home.
Great video! I've never seen one of those quad-receptacle outlets for a single-gang box before. I could use a few of those. Thanks for the video.
Just get the add-ons that can turn one outlet into 2 or 3, or the whole duplex into SIX!
Wife watched this video with me. She has a few places she wants this at now. Great video.
Yes, this is exactly what I need for my garage. I was going to add another duplex receptacle next to another. With this it doesn’t even look like I’ll need a new faceplate!!
Awesome video. I had no idea this existed. I have two spots in my house where this will help me out tremendously. Thank you!
Super detailed and helpful video . Perfect for my garage .
Great video. Very well done. Thanks for sharing this information. A real time saver.😊
This was a big help. Thanks. And the new outlet solves a fairly big issue. 👊
Interesting receptacle, great video. Thanks.
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I didn't know about these. I actually have a use for this right now. Thanks.
Great idea. Glad someone came up with this product. 😎
One thing I noticed is up or down ground outlet. New products are amazing me for what I can do. Thumbs up 👍
Just in time for my next project! Thanks! 😄
Another terrific video. Simple, straightforward, succinct. Terrific.
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a ton for taking the time to leave that feedback. I really appreciate it!
@@HowToHomeDIY I watched it twice, even though I have no real need for such a receptacle….. YET! LOL. I just want one!
😂 well maybe you will find a need for one in the near future. I know I would have liked to have known about these a couple years ago.
@@HowToHomeDIY These discoveries are such that you will certainly find a place for one in the VERY near future. Even if it is a receptacle that is rarely used, still better to have FOUR than TWO! In fact, I am looking at a receptacle in my home office that has had only one of two plugs used for about 5-8 years, and I just KNOW it needs four! LOLOL
Thanks for sharing this new device with us, what a time saver.
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Gabriel!
Thanks for the advice, need this for my garage.
Thanks for explaining things so well!!
Love the content! Clear and detailed. Thx!
You are very welcome. Really glad to hear you found value in it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Have several of these that I bought about 18 years ago. Very convenient for the computer room where the peripherals take very little current. Eliminates the need for "lightning" strips that clutter one’s floor or back of a desk. Very efficient!
Wouldn't recommend that, at least put a upsin series or something, surges love to eat electronics, especially older ones.
yeah this is nothing new.. I've seen numerous off brand dual gang outlets designed to be installed into a single gang
Thanks and Blessings Sir! I am now a new subscriber. Great information that I also would have liked to have many years ago.
Now that is cool! Thanks for sharing, I didn't know about these.
I just ordered one of these last weekend. I am installing it in an enclosed home entertainment rack (originally built in the 80's for a large tube TV). The outlet install there has been iffy, so I am adding this for some more durability and quality for some very expensive equipment.
Great info/tutorial. I will add a receptacle like this in my garage. Thanks.
There's an even easier to install type that's been around for decades. you don't even have to remove the outlet or do any wiring at all. they plug into the existing outlet and get secured with a center screw where the cover plate normally attaches.
You do great videos. Thank you for the wonderful information
Brilliant. Exactly what I needed.
I like it , I haven’t seen this before. Thank you!
Great Video. Thank you for sharing
amazing! thank you!! this was super useful!
Very cool idea. Great for basements, garages.
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Good product and good demo ... Thx ...
Appreciate you sharing your knowledge 👍🏼
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Mike!
Last time I saw a quad receptacle such as this was from Hubbell about 25 years ago. Nice to know they still exist.
Very well designed set up! They make this in a 20A version too.
A bit pricey, but if you have a single duplex and want a 4 gang, this is a great way to get there quickly and then the price is worth it. I do like the offset too and the ground up and ground down configuration. The anchor hole for the screws is great too! Just a very well thought out design.
These days, a single duplex really doesn't give you enough locations to plug stuff in. It's usually not a case of current capacity, but just a need for more receptacles. With many devices using wall wart supplies, this works well for that.
Short of a complete redesign of plugs and receptacles, this is one of the best innovations I have seen,
" They make this in a 20A version too. " can't find one on the website
Nice product ... so dang many things to plug in now .. this beats a power strip!
Your videos are excellent. Thanks!
Really glad to hear you are finding value in the channel. Thanks a lot for the feedback Robert!
Very cool...will definitely be installing these...so much better than those plug in blocks.
Definitely a very neat idea. Kind of an eyesore to me, so I wouldn't be using them all over, but I could see some scenarios I might.
Perfect for extra outlets behind the TV stand.
Awesome stuff-- thank you!
Very very helpful. Thanks for this video. I just bought 2 of these
Thanks for sharing!
OMG! Like you, had I known these were around years ago, I would have saved tons of time and money when upgrading all my outlets in my home. You are always looking for more outlets than what is installed. Great video. FYI, there are 20 amp devices available as well. Since most homes have 20 amp outlets.
Love it! Thanks 👍
Thanks. Great video.
Thank you for posting 😊
Nice idea. I worked for Leviton in the late 80’s.
They are making some really innovative stuff.
Wish this was around sooner. Thanks
Just great. You're a pro..!
Great video
Thanks
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Love it. Buying 2 of them.
Thia is very helpful. I have some receptacals that need changing.
Awesome product
great stuff - thanks
That’s a pretty interesting receptacle. I kind of like the way the wires are attached.
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Very nice work
Very informative, thank you. :p
I'm am constantly amazed as to the new electrical products that come out that make our lives better.
looks great thanks
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Great detail of a handy product.
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
This is a great option, somewhere between a power strip and installing a two-gang box with a second receptacle. While I hadn't see this before, I have seen a device that looks almost exactly like this, except it has a pair of plugs in the back. For that device, you remove the cover from your receptacle, plug it in, and then use the included screw in the middle to anchor it in.
And those have SIX outlets, not just four!
@@catsofmortontexas And sometimes USB. I've also seen them with side outlets which more then makes up for the added thickness.
@@chaos.corner I have a couple with the side outlets too, they have some advantages but there's not enough clearance for "wall warts."
@@catsofmortontexas Yeah, it's a whole mess. I usually just end up getting short-lead power strips with 90 degree plugs. The squid ones are handy too if a bit messier. Hopefully wall-warts will disappear in favor of usb-c soon.
Thanks you very much,I like the video
Opinions vary God bless ,those would be awesome for porches 😊
Great stuff
Great video
I've been dreading having to cut through paneling and lathe and plaster wall to install a double gang that has been sitting on my table for the past two months. I'm going to buy this. It seems they're out of stock but the hospital-grade is available, thank you. It's going behind the couch so I don't care for the one inch that sticks out.
Why not just go with the plug in style?
@@DanielA23the original outlet needed to be replace anyway. I do have the plug-in style in other outlets but prefer to have this style in this particular outlet.
This is sort of a specialty item for me. Depending on the price, I would use it in a garage, basement or shop as an upgrade, but the way it stands proud of the wall doesn't seem appropriate for normal living space. Of course I've got the skill to do the alternative method. If I didn't, I would probably view it more favorably.
I really like the connection method though, and would like to see it on standard receptacles.
Unfortunately, using this in a garage is a code violation in my state. Garage outlets have to be GFCI.
Thanks for sharing.
This is great info
I like this outlet box and really like how the ground is located ...
Yes. Perfect for my barn.
Thank you for demystifying electrical work. You are a great teacher.
it's kinda like plumbing! really simple once someone shows you how.
except instead of flooding your house if you make a mistake it burns it down!
and instead of soaking you if you forget to turn it off before working on it it electrocutes you!
very fun all around!
my dad was an electrician so i learned early how easy it is.
good info thanks
You make it look so easy....
Mighty fine!
Ty
I wish I had seen this a week ago. I just finished a two circuit, ten outlet project all in single gang boxes because I had them left over from a prior remodel. I would have loved to put these receptacles in those boxes. Oh well. I just ordered one to replace another standalone receptacle.
thanks for the info .
Fantastic!!!!!
Happy to learn about this.
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Finally a ingenious idea
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Really glad to hear you are finding value in the channel. Thanks a lot for the feedback Rob!
Was not aware of this unit thanks
Thank you!