When I was done, I realized: all the switch-controlled outlets were mounted upside-down (as shown in the top right image), while the rest were right side up (top left). What do you think ...

I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.

5. Connect your outlet. Strip the ends of your wires clean to about ¾ on an inch and attach the black wire that goes to the light switch and a black jumper wire to the power source with a wire nut.

Another handy use for the inverted outlet is to indicate that it's controlled by a wall switch. For example, if you have several outlets in a room and only one is flipped upside down, it's likely ...

RF module, so you can use it to switch radio controlled outlets. It’s easy to build a USB to RF stick, or an Ethernet to RF gateway, without writing a single line of code.

Have you ever seen an outlet with the grounding hole on top? It's not a mistake. There are a couple of reasons why electricians may install them this way.

Stick the nonessential stuff (TV, DVD player, PS3, space heater) in one outlet controlled by GreenSwitch, and essential stuff (DVR) in another, so you can flip everything off when you leave the house.

Setup and management of the Wall Outlet is identical to that of the Dimmer Switch; once configured with HomeKit, you can begin scheduling times when the plug is on or off, or you can add it to a ...

Don’t get too excited: You cannot control the iDevices Outdoor Switch’s two receptacles independently—both are either on or off. Turn the system on or off by hand, assign the outlet to a ...

This installation complies with the literal wording in Sec. 210.70(A)(2)(2), since it’s the illumination from the wall switch-controlled lighting outlet that must be provided on the exterior side ...

Smart wirelessly controlled power outlets Date: August 2, 2012 Source: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Summary: Many homeowners dream of being able to wash a load of laundry when the photovoltaic panels ...