I want to buy a 5-gang outlet wallplate but can’t find any in my country - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2024, 08:12:58 pm
content: Greetings from Mexico. I need a 5-gang duplex wallplate but those things are quite rare in my country.I tried amazon, home depot and some local electrical supply stores but nobody seems to have it.The only options I found was ebay & this american store, with the latter being cheaper (the latter being also plastic and not steel but I really don’t care)https://www.paigehome.com/products/5-gang-duplex-receptacle-wall-plate-whiteMy only concern is that as a Mexican i don’t know if the site is reputable or not, I don’t want to get scammed so I wonder;Has anyone bought products from paigehome.com? If so, how was your experience? Do you know any other store that can export stuff like this to Mexico for reasonable prices?Thanks.

author: watchmaker
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 20, 2024, 08:29:04 pm
content: https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-6-Outlet-Grounded-In-Wall-Adapter-White-54947/203742151

author: ledtester
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2024, 11:07:48 pm
content: If you have a 3d printer you can print one... attached is a STL file I created using from this page:https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:47956(click on the "Customize" link)Remove the .txt extension from the file to view it in an STL viewer.Another option is use a sectional wall plate system which allows you to customize each section, e.g.:https://www.amazon.com/Legrand-PJSE8WCC10-Sectional-Thermoplastic-Receptacle/dp/B009VYC40U/https://www.amazon.com/Legrand-Pass-Seymour-PJSC8W-Thermoplastic-Receptacle/dp/B000BQM08I/

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2024, 11:15:16 pm
content: The site looks fine but I didn't check if they ship to Mexico, sometimes it can be difficult to ship there.If you want steel:https://www.kyleswitchplates.com/5-duplex-outlet-covers/But yeah amazon has them too, not sure why you didn't see them on there.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=5+gang+wall+plate

author: aliarifat794
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 06:24:36 am
content: You may order from this website:https://www.paigehome.com/products/5-gang-toggle-wall-plate-white?_pos=1&_sid=2197a7b8e&_ss=rBut before placing an order, do not forget to ask them if they ship to Mexico.

author: CaptDon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 12:51:46 pm
content: In many cases due to the number of outlets they would be fed from 2 or 3 separate 15 or 20 amp branch circuits. So in most cases there would be 2 pieces of 3 gang or 3 pieces of 2 gang mounted in or on the wall. 5 duplex receptacles mounted together invites bad wiring practices and circuit overloads. I have rarely seen even a 4 duplex gang and those were fed from 2 separate 20 amp branches. When you need that many outlets most folks would just by a power strip that includes a built in circuit breaker.

author: JustMeHere
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 02:58:43 pm
content: In the US, I'd order it with my AMEX credit card. If it turned out to be a fraud web site, I'd just file that with the credit card and be protected.Do you actually have a in-wall box that has enough room? Don't ignore the box. They are there to stop fires from spreading.If you do have a box, then the company that made the box should be making face plates for the box.

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 04:40:18 pm
content: Em, that’s not a wallplate

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 04:47:37 pm
content: Sadly, I don’t have a 3D printer nor I know anybody that has oneAnd when I click on the links you provided (the customizable plates) I get a message that says “ this item cannot be shipped to Mexico”

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 04:53:10 pm
content: I really don’t care if they’re made of steel or something else, as long as they’re cheap. I’ve spent a lot on the project already.The problem is that I need a wallplate for standard-type outlets, the oval ones like the one I shared, those 5-gang plates aren’t compatibleAnd according to the site, they ship to Mexico, that’s why I consider them as an option, but idk if it’s a scam or sth

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 04:56:44 pm
content: I am buying that specifically for a 5-gang metal boxToo bad I don’t have an AMEX card, mine is VISA

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 04:58:51 pm
content: By “may” do you mean “it’s possible” or “it’s safe to do” ?I already checked and they do ship to Mexico, only shipping is pricier ofc

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 05:05:21 pm
content: Well, it’s not 10 outlets actually, it’s 5 combination switches. The idea is to control each outlet independently with a switch.I’m aware of the overload situation. The thing is, everything I am going to plug in is low-power. One low-end PC, one low-end laptop, one phone charger and one LED bulb, pretty sure that is well under 15A @ 127 V (here in mexico we get 127V nominal)

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 10:46:52 pm
content: Learn how to use the "Quote" button to quote replies and respond to them please..You can buy power bars with independent switches on them as well.

author: JustMeHere
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2024, 08:13:44 pm
content: Quote from: KEIN NEIN on June 21, 2024, 04:56:44 pmThey all pretty much have Internet Purchase Protection.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2024, 11:56:46 pm
content: Quote from: JustMeHere on June 22, 2024, 08:13:44 pmWith the caveat that the amount of protection varies wildly by credit card issuer and country. Cards here in Switzerland don’t typically cover nearly as much as as typical US credit card, for example. (Those are the two countries I have credit cards from.)

author: KEIN NEIN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2024, 02:41:47 am
content: I'll contact my debit card issuer then, thanks.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2024, 05:14:28 pm
content: Quote from: KEIN NEIN on June 23, 2024, 02:41:47 amDefinitely do that, since debit card ≠ credit card.Even if they carry the Amex, Mastercard, or Visa logo, a debit card typically does not have the same protections as a credit card.