Plug-in adapters are everywhere. They duplicate the number of plug-ins available to each one and they can also increase the risk of fire within a home reports The Record Searchlight.
The Hug-A-Plug, a new dual-plug grounded electrical outlet adapter that lets plugs lie almost flush with the wall, was introduced in March. You may think you’ve seen or heard of this type of plug before, but you haven’t.
“It’s so simple, people are sure they’ve seen this plug before,” said Hug-A-Plug inventor Bob Green.
“If you compare it to any adapter out there,” Green said, “(this one is) more versatile – you can do more things with it.”
Green came up with the idea for this plug when he realized he needed a right-angled plug to solve some problems. After much research at various stores and checking the Internet, he realized that plug didn’t exist.
Power and standard electrical cords have two problems: there’s often not enough space between the outlet and whatever’s in front of it (i.e. furniture or an appliance) and they can get damaged over time due to being “made to fit.” Hug-A-Plug was designed to solve both issues.
Hug-A-Plug uses only 1 inch of space to connect cords in any outlet.
“(It’s) the smallest amount out there of any UL-listed plugs,” said Green.
The Hug-A-Plug can be used indoors or outdoors. It’s UV stabilized, making it perfect for plugging in cords from ponds or Christmas trees. Because it’s grounded, you can use it for heavy power tools.
Photo from Hug-A-Plug