polarized plug? what's that? I live in 20 year old apartment building, and want to plug in a small appliance on my porch using the light socket.

In the US we have 120 VAC electricity. Each receptacle has two wires: a "hot" and a "neutral". Some appliances care which is which is which and they have a plug with one prong taller (not longer, though) than the other. This is a "polarized plug". Other appliances don't care: their prongs are the same (shorter) height. They are "non-polarized" and you can plug them in either way. The outlet (this product in this case) is "polarized" if it has one slot that is taller than the other. A "polarized" outlet can be used for either polarized or non-polarized appliances, so you will be OK. HOWEVER: if your appliance has a 3-prong plug, you are NOT OK, because the 3-prong plug needs a safety ground in addition to "hot" and "neutral", and there is no way a screw-in adaptor can provide a safety ground.

If the light socket that you intend to use this in is connected to a dimmer, will the lights you plug-in to the adapter also dim?

Only if the bulbs used in the light are dimmable, not all LED and CFL bulbs are designed to dim. Otherwise, yes, it should work that way. As John Ski Sr. says, "why not?"

Can I plug a toaster oven into this?

This product has a maximum of 125VAC and 660W. Any devices plugged into this outlet should not exceed those specifications.

Can it handle electric car charger requiring 15a? if i add ground converter. or will it overload a socket?

No. It is limited by the capacity of the light socket it's screwed into. The highest I know of is 660W (5.5A), although some are 250W (a little over 2A).

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🔌 Power up your space—outlets where you need them, when you need them!

COMPACT SLEEK - Minimal 3.18 cm footprint with a semi-gloss finish blends seamlessly into any space.
UL LISTED SAFETY - Certified UL listing ensures reliable, code-compliant performance you can trust.
POWER SMART LIMIT - Handles up to 125VAC and 660W—ideal for powering your essential tools and devices.
DUAL PACK CONVENIENCE - Two adapters for double the flexibility—perfect for your garage, workshop, or home office.
PLUG PLAY POWER BOOST - Instantly transform any light socket into a polarized outlet—no rewiring needed.

The Power Gear 2-Pack Polarized Handy Plug converts any standard light bulb socket into a safe, UL-listed polarized outlet supporting up to 660 watts. Designed for easy installation without tools, these compact adapters are perfect for adding convenient power access in garages, workshops, or utility rooms where outlets are scarce.

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Brand	Power Gear
Manufacturer	Jasco
Product Dimensions	3.18 x 3.18 x 3.18 cm; 23 g
Item model number	54276
Part Number	54276
Number of Items	2
Colour	Light Bulb to Outlet Socket Adapter \| 2 Pack
Material	Copper
Finish types	Semi-Gloss
Included Components	GE Polarized Handy Outlet Plug, 2 Pack, Light Bulb Socket Adapter, Convert Light Socket to Outlet, Easy-to-Install, UL Listed, Black, 54276
Switch Installation Type	Wall Mount
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Certification	UL
Wattage	660 watts
Item Weight	23 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

Power Gear, 2 Pack, Black, Polarized Handy Plug, Convert Light Bulb Socket to Outlet Adapter, 2-Prong, Easy to Install, UL Listed, 54276, 2 Count

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