USB sockets testing

[loplug]

does anyone test these in any way if so what do you use. Or do you just test the 13a sockets and make an assumption that the usb skts are working ?

 

[DPG]

You can get dedicated USB testers for not a lot of money, but to be honest if you want to test a USB outlet just plug in a cheap USB light.

 

[loplug]

You can get dedicated USB testers for not a lot of money, but to be honest if you want to test a USB outlet just plug in a cheap USB light.

I have seen that they can be got cheep but I was mainly wondering what other people was using or if they even bothered to check the usb output

 

[littlespark]

All you’re testing is a 5v dc supply.
If you know which pins on the plug are the power and which are the data transfer... get an old usb lead, cut it down to the individual cores and use a multimeter to verify 5v + or -

I’ve never actually checked any I’ve fitted. I assume the customer would soon say if it wasn’t working, then it’s a trip to the wholesalers.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

It's a good idea to test any USBs are working before carrying out any work on the circuit, to avoid the risk of being blamed for them not working after you've gone!

 

[loplug]

All you’re testing is a 5v dc supply.
If you know which pins on the plug are the power and which are the data transfer... get an old usb lead, cut it down to the individual cores and use a multimeter to verify 5v + or -

I’ve never actually checked any I’ve fitted. I assume the customer would soon say if it wasn’t working, then it’s a trip to the wholesalers.

Thanks for that and hadn’t even thought to butcher a lead what a simple solution

 

[Toneyz]

Thanks for that and hadn’t even thought to butcher a lead what a simple solution

BUTCHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will give us electricians a bad name We adapt and manipulate I'll have you know.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

does anyone test these in any way if so what do you use. Or do you just test the 13a sockets and make an assumption that the usb skts are working ?

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[Markyd]

plug your phone charger in....sorted

 

[Bobster]

plug your phone charger in....sorted

A cheap tester that will display output voltage can be got for less than a fiver.

I've got one of the Charge doctors that @GeorgeCooke posted before.

Better than plugging your far more expensive phone into a potentially faulty port.