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PowerTap Grommet Pop-up Power Data Center
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PowerTap Grommet Pop-up Power Data Center
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What's special about this grommet-style power data center?
The PowerTap Grommet offers a stylish desktop solution for quickly and easily accessing power and data connections. This convenient power data hub is equipped with enough outlets and communication ports to run a small office or conference room. |
- Constructed of fire-retardant ABS plastic for durability
- Equipped with a SJT 14/3C, 8ft long power cord to provide reach to the nearest wall outlet
- Equipped with:
- 3 15A grounded power outlets
- 2 CAT5 Ethernet connections
- One year manufacturer warranty

| Price | |
|---|---|
| Available Ports | |
| Power Outlets | 3 grounded 15A /125V / 60 Hz / 1875W |
| Ethernets | 2 CAT5 ports |
| Power Cord | 8 foot long SJT 14/3C |
| Hole Diameter Required | 4.21" (107mm) |
| Operating & Storage Requirements | |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 55° C (32 - 131° F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 0 - 80% |
| Operating Elevation | 0 - 10,000 ft (0 - 3,000 m) |
| Storage Temperature | -15 - 65° C (5 - 149° F) |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 0 - 80% |
| Storage Elevation | 0 - 50,000 ft (0 - 15,000 m) |
| Grommet Dimensions | |
| Overall Height | 1.25" |
| Under Desk Height | 1.13" |
| Overall Diameter | 4.44" |
| Inner Hole Diameter | 3.69" |
| Desk Hole Diameter | 4.21" (using an adjustable hole saw or a jig saw) |
| Housing | Fire Retardant ABS |
| Certifications | UL E 309585 |
| Patent | US 6,969,800B1 |
| PART # | DESCRIPTION | HOLE DIAMETER | OVERALL DIMENSIONS | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| SW-GMPT-1 | PowerTap Grommet Power Data Center | 4.21" (107mm) | 4-3/8" W x 1-1/4" H | 5.0 lbs |
Assembly Instructions
- Determine the grommet placement on your desk or table top. Use a template as a guide for a hole saw or jig saw. Tape the pattern to the top.
- Drill a hole in the center of the template large enough to start cutting. Closely follow the circle perimeter with the jig saw blade.
- Feed the power cable and two ethernet pigtails through the hole first and then seat the grommet in place. If the grommet is a little loose for the hole, use some glue or cememt to hold the grommet in place.
- Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Using a standard Ethernet Patch Cable, plug one end into a wall ethernet wall jack or router and the other end into one of the short pigtails of the Power Tap. Repeat for second ethernet port.
Slide tab back to enable pivoting of the PowerTap. When rotation is complete it will lock in place.
- Download the Assembly Instructions (PDF)

YouTube Videos
Installation of the PowerTap
Operating the PowerTap
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Compact (7)
- Good cord length (7)
- Well built / quality (7)
- Well labeled (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Computers (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (8), Professional (6)
- Primary use:
- Business (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Durable Construction
- Easy to Install
- Good Cord Length
- Good Function
- Great appearance
Cons
Best Uses
- Office Furniture
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
I used two of these grommets in a high end conference table that I just built. They look like they're built to last and compare to some very pricey pop-up grommets. I did have to modify the bottom of the 1 1/8" table slightly to allow for the grommet to swivel properly.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Size
- Durable Construction
- Flat on table
- Good Cord Length
Cons
- Bulky stiff power cord
- Flimsy Cat-5 Connectors
Best Uses
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
I searched the web for a compact but comprehensive data center that I can install into our conference table. I periodically have meetings with outside people who need access to the internet and I don't like wires running all over and getting into the way. I purchased 2 of these datacenters so I can use one network outlet for our conference phone, 2 for internal network connections, and the other for external internet access. It works well, but I do have to be careful flipping it open as the power line is so bulky and heavy that it's difficult getting it flipped. You need to give it a push from under the table, which needs to be done before the meeting, not during. I also had to strenghten the network connection hookups as they seemed to be very flimsy and afraid the wires would get pulled out of the connectors after a few "flips". All in all, I like the compact design and the idea that it remains flat on the table without having the directional pop-ups that other datacenters have so it's accessible to both sides of the table. Finding a 107mm hole saw was a little challenge but I obtained a 108mm (4 1/4") from a home improvement store and it worked OK.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Size
- Durable Construction
- Good Cord Length
- Well Labeled
Cons
Best Uses
- Computers
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
This unit has multiple ports in a small area.
Great for conference room table tops.
Easy installation.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Size
- Durable Construction
- Good Cord Length
- Good Warranty
- Great Protection
- Green Friendly
- Well Labeled
Cons
Best Uses
- Audio Equipment
- Computers
- High-End Equipment
- TV's
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
Before we installed this, we had cables coming down out of ceiling tiles to our conference room table it was very unsightly. We have put them in both of our conference room tables now at both of our locations. works great
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Size
- Durable Construction
- Well priced
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
Our company [...] makes reclaimed wood conference tables. We have used these grommets almost exclusively without any problems. Notably, we have also used them in some high traffic cafe application (at [...] stores) and they have held up well to heavy use.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Size
- Durable Construction
- Good Cord Length
- Well Labeled
Cons
- Could consolidate cables
- Weak data plugs under
Best Uses
- Computers
- Conference room Tables
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
The overall design is great.
My suggestions (Room For Improvement) are:
A) The data connectors terminals underneath the table could break easily with the unit movement after a while.
B) Could be consolidated into one (1) solid multi-cable (stronger like the power cable) instead of two (2) very thin cables.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Size
- Good Cord Length
- Great Protection
Cons
Best Uses
- Computers
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
Easy to install and works great! Had spacing issues so I moved an employee into a work room and this product was needed to give them network and electrical connection.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
Our client was impressed with it so much that they ordered more.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Size
- Durable Construction
- Good Cord Length
Cons
- I have nothing bad to say
Best Uses
- Computers
Comments about Powertap Grommet Power Data Center:
We are using the powertap grummet Power center in one of our conference rooms and find them to be very useful and unabtruckting if just the table is needed.
- Primary use:
- Business
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