How to Upgrade Your Outlets to USB Charging Outlets

We offer a variety of different USB outlets for your convenience. Choosing the right outlet is all dependent on your circuit breaker’s power output, max amperage needed to charge your devices, and whether you require ground fault protection. Let’s compare the different brands and types of outlets to help you choose the best option for you!

Brand

Product

Outlet Rating (Amp)

USB Amp output

Charger Ports

USB Port Type

Single or Duplex

Tamper Resistant?

Weather Resistant?

Self-Grounding?

Enerlites

20 Amp

4.0A

Dual

2 Type A ports

Duplex

yes

no

no

Enerlites

20 Amp

4.8A

Dual

2 Type A ports

Single

yes

no

no

Enerlites

15 Amp

4.0A

Dual

2 Type A ports

Duplex

yes

no

no

Enerlites

15 Amp

4.8A

Dual

2 Type A ports

Single

yes

no

no

Enerlites

n/a

4.0A

4 Port

4 Type A ports

n/a

no

no

no

Enerlites

20 Amp

4.8A

Dual

1 Type A & 1 Type C ports

Duplex

yes

no

no

General Protecht

20 Amp

3.1A

Dual

2 Type A ports

Duplex

yes

yes

yes

General Protecht

15 Amp

3.1A

Dual

2 Type A ports

Duplex

yes

yes

yes

Recommended Reading

When upgrading your receptacles to USB-enabled outlets, you need to ensure that you do so safely. Follow the steps to install the receptacle and connect the correct wires to the correct terminal.

USB wall sockets improve convenience and allow you to charge your device without an adapter. When choosing a USB outlet, consider the electrical outlet rating, size, whether they are duplex or single, and max amperage.

USB outlets allow you to plug your charger directly into the wall without an adapter. Different types of ports include USB A, USB B, USB Micro, USB C, and many others.

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