Hi, Months ago I installed wiring (90% sure I used 12 gauge romex) for an additional outlet next to my bed since the closest one was too far. At the time, I put in a "Newer Technology" receptacle that contains two regular outlets and 2 usb. It worked for about a week and then stopped suddenly (this was pretty standard according to the reviews... which I had failed to read prior to my purchase). I finally purchased a 4 usb port leviton 4.2 amp receptacle the other day. Hooked it up and nothing works. It had been an open container, so I returned it to home depot and got another one. Same thing. This time I tested my wires and the installed receptacle and they all have power coming to them; however, every single device I have tried plugging in (iPad, iPhone, iPod) all with different and the same usb cords don't work. The devices don't have any response to being plugged in at all. Does anyone know what the issue could be? These receptacles got good reviews and they're supposed to work with these products. I don't understand why if there's power, why it wouldn't work. All I can think is that there's some sort of disconnect between where you plug it in and the usb cords (which all work fine when plugged into their "power boxes"- I'm too tired to remember the actual term). I also re-hooked up the old outlet, and it also tests positive with my circuit tester, but still doesn't work (though it initially did).

Hi, I am doing some tiling in my bathroom and wanted to completely remove the GFCI outlet, just for better maneuvering around it. Went to the panel, looked at the (still somewhat visible) legend writing, found the breaker that stated "downst bathr", turned it off. The good thing I was still waring the gloves from tiling :) I am sure you know what happened next. Yes, it arched like crazy when accidentally brushed the line wire to the ground. So, after jumping a couple feet away from the box and mentally giving myself a dopeslap for NOT following the safety procedure of CHECKING if the wire is hot.... I though, why didn't it trip the breaker? Then, since I still had my gloves on and felt emboldened by the fact that I am still alive, I tried it again, this time "firmly" brushing the wires against each other. Another big arch and no trip. This concerns me for two reasons; a. I suspect that breaker could be defective or "too big" for the circuit b. The wiring in this house is pretty messed up and if other breakers are of the same quality/problem, it IS a problem. Thanks!