Outlet with independent control over both plugs and power consumption. I would love to install one behind my dishwasher so i can determine when it finishes running. ie power consumption stops. 15A and 20A version would be great. 15A to start.
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Looking for the same exact thing. Ideally with surge protector built in
This topic has come up before (Dual in-wall outlet with BOTH outlets controllable), and to a degree this is possible.
Dual independent outlet control isn’t possible under NEC regulations. The best we can hope for would be a single controllable outlet, and monitoring of both plugs.
Surge protection didn’t come up, which would make sense. If you have a 1600 joule unit, and it take 2x 800 joule surges you would need to replace it. Installing a whole house surge protector is likely a better option. Please let me know if I am understanding this incorrectly.
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Too bad code says only one can switch. Thanks for the other link.
I have a house full of the dual controlled Insteon outlets; they work great.