Has anybody had Ever ready flat plate 13a socket usb outlets … what a pile of rubbish

[EddieB]

I had the unfortunate experience today of trying to fit a customers 13a double sockets, they were hidden screw type with USB outlets incorporated.. I had no choice but to fit them, if you are thinking of doing so please don’t they are a very badly designed unit they fit into a dual back box with a rizzla smoke paper clearance top and bottom. If the back box is slightly off kilter then there’s no way of levelling these babies up, I’m going to get in touch with ever ready and see what they say about it

 

[DPG]

That's a bargain basement brand though to be honest. A rehash of the once famous brand.

 

[Dustydazzler]

That's a bargain basement brand though to be honest. A rehash of the once famous brand.

BG /Screwfix DIY special ?

 

[LukeD]

I hate ALL USB sockets with a passion !

 

[DPG]

BG /Screwfix DIY special ?

Wilkinsons, eBay, you name it.

 

[littlespark]

Although I have to agree with “never” ready products… B&M bargains… they look cheap on the shelf…..

I am quite happy to fit USB integrated sockets now. Having only fitted around a dozen or so in no recent years, I have not had a callback.

 

[nicebutdim]

Eveready are unlikely to view a poorly fitted box as being their problem. If the customer supplied these sockets, then give them the option between having them fitted at a slant, leaving old accessories in place or sourcing a socket on the basis of suitability, rather than price (these seem to be available from B&M at rock bottom prices).

 

[Dave OCD]

I think Everready and Eveready are two brands with the latter missing an 'r' and cunningly designed like the original to fool people.

 

[nicebutdim]

I think Everready and Eveready are two brands with the latter missing an 'r' and cunningly designed like the original to fool people.

The well known brand only uses one 'r'. Either they've branched out or the brand owner licenses the name's use.

To be fair, I've found their oven lamps are as good as any available and can be bought very cheaply.

 

[Dave OCD]

I'm not convinced having seen both....

 

[nicebutdim]

I'm not convinced having seen both....

There may well be products on sale with a second 'r', but the known brand is definitely offering electrical accessories.

 

[Dave OCD]

Fair enough, I bet there's Chinese involvement though.

 

[EddieB]

Eveready are unlikely to view a poorly fitted box as being their problem. If the customer supplied these sockets, then give them the option between having them fitted at a slant, leaving old accessories in place or sourcing a socket on the basis of suitability, rather than price (these seem to be available from B&M at rock bottom prices).

Yes I know what your saying, but these products are on the market and are not fit for purpose, regarding your statement about a poorly fitted box what's that mean, are you telling me that every backbone fitted is 100% level, do us a favour, that's why the adjustable lug was incorporated

 

[EddieB]

The well known brand only uses one 'r'. Either they've branched out or the brand owner licenses the name's use.

To be fair, I've found their oven lamps are as good as any available and can be bought very cheaply.

My mistake one R only

 

[nicebutdim]

Yes I know what your saying, but these products are on the market and are not fit for purpose, regarding your statement about a poorly fitted box what's that mean, are you telling me that every backbone fitted is 100% level, do us a favour, that's why the adjustable lug was incorporated

There's seldom any reason other than lazy, slip-shod workmanship for a box not being level, but that's beside the point.

What I stated is that Eveready won't care if their product didn't sit nicely in a box that was out of plumb. If they cared about available space they wouldn't offer this product for sale - standard box sizes aren't a trade secret and the information is readily available.

My mistake one R only

Which is how the well know brand is spelt.

 

[EddieB]

There's seldom any reason other than lazy, slip-shod workmanship for a box not being level, but that's beside the point.

What I stated is that Eveready won't care if their product didn't sit nicely in a box that was out of plumb. If they cared about available space they wouldn't offer this product for sale - standard box sizes aren't a trade secret and the information is readily available.



Which is how the well know brand is spelt.

There's seldom any reason other than lazy, slip-shod workmanship for a box not being level, but that's beside the point.

What I stated is that Eveready won't care if their product didn't sit nicely in a box that was out of plumb. If they cared about available space they wouldn't offer this product for sale - standard box sizes aren't a trade secret and the information is readily available.



Which is how the well know brand is spelt.

So the well known brand of USB sockets are best to be avoided then when being fitted in an existing back box in case horror of horrors the back box isn’t 100% level.
The reason for my post was to inform that they pose a potential issue to the installer.

 

[LukeD]

I have never fitted a back bock that has not been 100% level. But I agree, some of the sockets on the market are so tight its stupid and even if you tried to adjust the lug .It wont make a difference .

 

[nicebutdim]

So the well known brand of USB sockets are best to be avoided then when being fitted in an existing back box in case horror of horrors the back box isn’t 100% level.
The reason for my post was to inform that they pose a potential issue to the installer.

A well known brand known mostly for the sale of batteries and torches. I don't think anyone would claim it to be well known for usb sockets.

Polaroid is a well known brand, but I don't think anyone would claim the brand is well known for producing the television to which the name has been attached in recent years.

I simply pointed out that I don't believe eveready will care much about the situation you describe. If you feel differently, then stick to your guns and take the time to phone the company about this matter.

 

[EddieB]

A well known brand known mostly for the sale of batteries and torches. I don't think anyone would claim it to be well known for usb sockets.

Polaroid is a well known brand, but I don't think anyone would claim the brand is well known for producing the television to which the name has been attached in recent years.

I simply pointed out that I don't believe eveready will care much about the situation you describe. If you feel differently, then stick to your guns and take the time to phone the company about this matter.

Over and out

 

[LeeH]

Eveready - A US battery company.
Ever Ready - A now defunct British spin off from the above.

Sockets are legit from the US corp but obviosity making a quick buck from badge engineering.

That's enough internet for today. See you all in a few months.