The Coleman Cable 035188801 Flatplug 12-Feet Thin Profile Extension Cord, 3-Prong, White far exceeded my expectations. I was simply looking for a low-profile cord to use in the house, but I got an extra bonus.
I wanted to plug into an outlet behind my bookcases. The cord did that, but what I couldn't tell from the poorly written product explanation was that the plug is also slightly tilted to the left. If you look closely at the prongs in the second manufacturer's photo you will see that they don't line up with the cord itself. What does this mean?
The cord on low profile extension cords usually blocks the bottom socket, or you have to plug the extension cord into the bottom one in order to leave the top one free, but with this one, it doesn't matter whether you use this plug in the top or bottom, because the cord will not get in the way. This made a huge difference for me, because one of the sockets in my apartment is tied to the light switch in the wall, and the other one is a regular socket, so I needed that flexibility. Thanks Coleman, for putting that little bit of extra ingenuity into the product! Coleman Cable 35178801 Flat Plug Extension Cord with 3-Outlet Strip, 6-Foot
I ordered this product, a Flatplug, and a Slimline plug to see which I liked best. This was the thickest of all of them, at .61". The Flatplug was only .44" and has the wire handle to boot. The other end (the 3-outlet-end) is nearly identical on both - the Coleman (this one) being molded from hard rubber is heavier and felt more durable, and has the flexible protection where the cord joins the housing. It was also slightly more compact than the hard-plastic Flatplug counterpart.
Verdict: if you need the plug to be as thin as possible (which is kinda the point of these products), definitely go with the Flatplug. If you want to save a buck or need the extra length, go with the Coleman.
The best of both worlds would be the Flatplug plug and the Coleman outlets.
Three prong cable with angle plug - lays flat against the wall so you can push furniture right up against the wall. It only blocks one of the two plugs. It is white, but not stark white - more of an off-white.
I purchased three of these mainly because I like the arrangement of the outlets. Most Extension cords have two outlets on one side and one on the other. This makes for a very large wad of wires and plugs on both sides of the extension cord. These have all three outlets on one side. This makes for a much flatter arrangement with the ability to use a double sided tape and tape the outlets down making it easier to keep it in one place. Very well made product.
This extension cord works great for conference rooms where multiple people need to plug in laptops, or anywhere an extension is needed. The added benefit of a low profile plug for the wall is nice if you have to plug it in behind furniture, or just want a more streamlined look.
Great power strips!
I've frequently plugged in devices with higher outputs than what it lists as it's limit and works without fail including Electric Ceramic Heating Coil, Portable Battery Charging Station, Laptop AC Charger, and even a mini-fridge!
I'm not suggesting doing this at all, but it's capability to power such over-demanding devices obviously proves quality.'
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