Tamper Resistant Outlets??

[mim]

So with summer break going on and my own SA's home, they are constantly keeping me on my toes. They remove the electrical outlet covers to plug in their tablets and such and then forget to put the covers back in. And my DH vacuums and forgets to put the cover on. So 50 times a day I have to walk around to make sure all outlets are covered.

Anyways to the point and my question.
Does anyone have or know anyone who has tried the

Leviton brand
Model # R62-T5320-00W
15 Amp Tamper-Resistant Duplex Outlet - White

I am wondering how good they are because our local DIY home improvement store has them for $1.19, but amazon has them for $5.29

I am kond of afraid to buy from out DIY store, because DH says the cheap outlets are the ones that catch your house on fire.

Any reviews or suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[Crazy8]

I don't have those but have the slide kind because I hated dealing with those little plug in covers. These are the ones I have I think…. http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Universa...+outlet+covers

[Wubby]

I don't have those but have the slide kind because I hated dealing with those little plug in covers. These are the ones I have I think…. http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Universa...+outlet+covers

Yep this is what I use. Love, Love, Love them.lovethis

[mim]

Thanks. I have not ever seen those ones before. That will probably make DH feel better.

[Blackcat31]

I use ones similar to Crazy8 but mine swivel instead of slide sideways.

Like this:

[LysesKids]

I don't have those but have the slide kind because I hated dealing with those little plug in covers. These are the ones I have I think…. http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Universa...+outlet+covers

Ditto… this is what I have

[TwinKristi]

The Leviton TR outlets are the best thing you can do. My dh has installed them in preschools, nurseries and homes. They pass fire inspection regulations for centers/preschools.

[craftymissbeth]

How funny, I was just thinking about replacing the outlets in my playroom with those!

For those who have them, do you not need outlet covers at all? And is the fire marshal ok with that? I'm going to call Monday, but I was just curious.

[Blackcat31]

How funny, I was just thinking about replacing the outlets in my playroom with those!

For those who have them, do you not need outlet covers at all? And is the fire marshal ok with that? I'm going to call Monday, but I was just curious.

Our licensing agency approves them.

If they want to argue, I can have my 22 month old DCG gather up the all plastic covers they normally want us to use so they can "see" how well they work.

She takes them out in 2 seconds flat but does NOT have the small motor skills to figure out the slide/twist ones.

[TwinKristi]

How funny, I was just thinking about replacing the outlets in my playroom with those!

For those who have them, do you not need outlet covers at all? And is the fire marshal ok with that? I'm going to call Monday, but I was just curious.

The Fire Marshall requested them actually. And no, no cover needed. There has to be even pressure applied to both slots simultaneously to open. Not just a toy shoved in.

[Second Home]

We bought these to put in our basement when it is finished .
My dh is an electrical engineer , if he feels they are safe I don't think they will be a problem . He would not use anything electrical that is not safe .

[TwinKristi]

We bought these to put in our basement when it is finished .
My dh is an electrical engineer , if he feels they are safe I don't think they will be a problem . He would not use anything electrical that is not safe .

Link
These are not only safe, but required in some areas of new homes now!

[craftymissbeth]

These are not only safe, but required in some areas of new homes now!

That's what I've seen. I'm going to call both licensing and the fire Marshall on Monday. My town is a small, backwards town and nothing ever makes sense here. I have to check my rear with everything.

Now that I think about it, I had one outlet uncovered in my laundry room (inaccessible to dcks) and my licensor didn't mention it until it came time at the end of the visit to tell me everything I missed. She never even asked if it was a tamper resistant plug and you can't see inside the prong holes(don't know what those are called ). All you can see from where it's located is that it's uncovered.

[Leigh]

I use ones similar to Crazy8 but mine swivel instead of slide sideways.

Like this:

I use these, too. LOVE them.

[SillyGrl]

Our licensing agency approves them.

If they want to argue, I can have my 22 month old DCG gather up the all plastic covers they normally want us to use so they can "see" how well they work.

She takes them out in 2 seconds flat but does NOT have the small motor skills to figure out the slide/twist ones.

The only time my kids mess with outlets is when they have those covers on them. And I haven't found a kid yet who doesn't pull it off within seconds.