13A Outlets with USB outlets

[Crackedwolf]

We had an MK rep visit with a flyer back in 2011 advertising sockets with on board usb charging points........... we ordered some and then they pulled them. We've only used Sensio power pods since in desk/worktops,never had any complaints
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[andyelectric]

I must admit I don't really see the point of them. You need a charger anyway in case you need to charge elsewhere, so although it frees up a socket, I'd rather use the charger so I always know where it is.

 

[Guest55]

my understanding of this product is

i would treat it as as any other accessory with electronics , rcd spur , dimmer , shaver skt etc , with regards to installing , testing , and longevity.
and i thought the usb outlets came in various outputs ranging from 1A - 2A , obviously higher rated will charge your gadgets faster.
and the dc supply on the outgoing side should have overload protection built-in , so i dont see it as any more hazadous than any other charging method.

just my 2p.

peace out.

 

[Simlec]

The CEF one I have will charge two ipads at once, (as it is now hee hee) and i still have two free sockets..

 

[R G]

Got this earlier


oops can't get link to install ...

 

[Guest55]

Got this earlier


oops can't get link to install ...

even your own dog is shocked at your upload fail

 

[R G]

http://wwhttp://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/mediafile/100145109/web_usb-article-from-so32.pdf



try this

 

[R G]

www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk:

still no success ..

 

[ImpededLoop]

http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/mediafile/100145109/web_usb-article-from-so32.pdf

Try this...

 

[R G]

http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/mediafile/100145109/web_usb-article-from-so32.pdf

Try this...

Thats it , I might get the hang of it eventually ,

 

[baldsparkies]

Always used branded socket outlets from Denmans or CEF most are BS/EN rated but the article has got me thinking I have to admit.

 

[shanky887614]

Always used branded socket outlets from Denmans or CEF most are BS/EN rated but the article has got me thinking I have to admit.

the 230v side is to a bsen but not the 5v transforner and usb

 

[R G]

Thats what I thought , the Crabtree ones look o/k though on their own look o/k though , thats probably why Crabtree have done this ....

 

[NDG Elecs]

that is the reason why ill be messing about with resistors this week to trick the phone into thinking its charging from offical so i can charge at the full 2amps

This is an interesting post. Thanks to OP for raising it!

I have never fitted any of these but have been tempted to do so by my bedside cabinet. Sad I know.... Why I haven't is twofold; no 'decent' branded ones I have come across at a reasonable cost, and due to concerns over the charging rate (as a few have mentioned here).

Would be interested to know the outcome of your attempts at deception Shanky, so please post results. Out of curiosity how do you know which value of resistors to use? Or maybe you don't know as of yet pending your experiment!

 

[shanky887614]

This is an interesting post. Thanks to OP for raising it!

I have never fitted any of these but have been tempted to do so by my bedside cabinet. Sad I know.... Why I haven't is twofold; no 'decent' branded ones I have come across at a reasonable cost, and due to concerns over the charging rate (as a few have mentioned here).

Would be interested to know the outcome of your attempts at deception Shanky, so please post results. Out of curiosity how do you know which value of resistors to use? Or maybe you don't know as of yet pending your experiment!

i need 1.2v on d+ and d- cores.

using the formulae for a voltage divider i found i can use a 3k and 1k resistor for each core to grnd

 

[Razzmond]

Bought one online. Strange considering the screw points on the sides would match up with a standard single back box, but the (what i assume is) the transformer and terminal point on the back doesnt actually fit. Not sure what to make of that.

 

[willy fixit]

If your charging something like an i phone there fine.
Anything larger like an ipad or sat nav and they wont recognise a charge status because there not man enough.

If you look at the link MDJ has put up, you will see that the dedicated units have physically larger transformers.
The combined socket usb outlets only have room for a very small tranny, hence the limiting charge capability.

Pedant alert... (they're) I've said it now!

 

[HandySparks]

Pedant alert... (they're) I've said it now!

Perhaps not pedantic enough, given your stated location?

 

[willy fixit]

Perhaps not pedantic enough, given your stated location?

Hoist by my own petard!

 

[midgetman]

it's not wall USB charger, socket you talk of but upright one, supplied by customer. fitted the other day, charged my phone OK!