Articles - Pop Up Outlets

How To Choose The Right Counter Receptacle

In any household, the kitchen is the nucleus, fostering a sense of togetherness and warmth. Maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness and functionality contributes significantly to this welcoming atmosphere, creating a cohesive and inviting space for all. Adding modern appliances to your kitchen is one of the most basic and easy ways to make your kitchen m...

10 Tips For Remodeling Your Kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen is very time-consuming and, as many people may attest, a daunting task. The kitchen is at the heart of your home. The place where the entire family's nutritional requirements are judged and prepared. It is where everyone in your family, even close friends and relatives, spends a good chunk of time chatting up a storm and lending a h...

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Comparing Pop-Up Outlet Features

Pop-up outlets are essential in functional spaces that requires electrical power supply access for users without compromising the aesthetics of the surroundings. These modern power outlets provide safe and easily accessible power options within desks, countertops, or room flooring. Given the high demand for pop-up outlets, there are m...

How About a Hubbell?

Consider Hubbell brand pop-up receptacles as a compact design option for your home. Hubbell’s UL-listed receptacles are qualified to withstand up to a half gallon of liquid when in the up position. They are also certified tamper-resistant receptacles. These receptacles are 15-amp outlets rated for 20-amp circuits. The outlet is installed with the ...

Diving Deep into the PUFP Models

For a lower-profile pop-up outlet, consider the PUFP model. This rectangular pop-up outlet is a smaller option than the PUR models, making it a great alternative for spaces that can’t accommodate the PUR tower. Read below for a deeper understanding of each PUFP model – we are breaking down the capabilities of each model, installatio...

A Closer Look at the PUR Line

Lew Electric pop-up outlets are available in a variety of shapes, amperage, and finishes and can be installed in wood or stone surfaces, such as granite, marble, or quartz. They are available in up to 5 finishes, depending on the model type. Explore each of our Lew Electric pop-up outlet options to see which one fits your needs and suits y...

Outlet Safety: Tamper-Resistant Outlets, GFCI Outlets, and Spacing

There are two ways to keep your outlets safe: tamper-resistant (TR) outlets and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. Outlets with a TR and GFCI rating are the safest outlets that you can install in your home, as they protect against potential electric shock. Tamper-Resistant Outlets TR outlets protect the outlet from tamper...

I Got the Power: How Do I Measure It?

We have taken the confusion out of the basics you need to know when selecting outlets for your home. In this article, we discuss the different amperages and features regarding outlets so that you have the power when it comes to deciding how to wire your home. Electrical outlets are the destination for plugs that connect to an electrical system...

Break It Down: Understanding Circuit Breaker Basics

Electricity moves through metal wire (conductor) that connects to a switch or outlet (component). The thicker the wire, the more electrical current can pass through it. However, if too much current travels through a wire, the wire can overheat, which can degrade wire insulation, resulting in shock or fire. Breakers serve to protect against this...

Down to the Wire: Upgrading Your Home’s Electrical Wiring

Do you know if your electrical wiring is contemporary? Do you know how heavy your electrical load is? Do you know your electrical panel load capabilities? These important questions determine the efficiency of your home’s electrical wiring. If you are demanding more from your home’s electrical wiring than it is designed to handle, yo...