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  1. E

    Could I add extra power to an usb hub in this way?

    Could I add extra power to an usb hub in this way?
  2. F

    Swapping a wall socket for one with usb charger slots

    Hi all, am swapping a kitchen double power socket so just hoping to get clarity on the wires and also to check if the new one having USB charged slots makes it any more complicated/incompatible. Much appreciated. I’ve uploaded pics of existing socket with wiring in place and the front and rear...
  3. T

    Car USB socket installation, excess wires.

    I’ve had a go at installing a USB dual socket in place of the factory fitted cigarette lighter in. VW Polo (2005). The old cigarette socket had three wires going into a connecter into the back. The new socket only has two terminals on the rear. How should i connect the new socket? Where should...
  4. S

    UK Multiple USB outlets in restaurant

    Hi everyone I'm busy rewiring a restaurant and the customer has asked for USB outlets at each table. I think it's a terrible idea - I'd be happy for my phone to go flat when eating out - but that's not the point! The type he has asked for are just USB outlets and not the ones combined with 13...
  5. M

    USB Voltage out of fused box

    I'm looking to run an led light directly from mains power. I currently have a socket with phone charger plugged in to power it. But it looks ugly and sticks out. I'd like to chop the plug off and wire it directly into a fused box. Any advice on what I'd need for this? 12v fused socket? Or do I...
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    Removing a switch component from a usb circuit board

    Hey guys, I have a set of lights that are USB powered. They have a push button switch. I would like to remove the switch component from the circuit board so that when I plug in the lights they come on automatically. Is this possible/safe to do? If so is it as simple are just soldering off...
  7. C

    USB Power Outlet on Switch

    Hello Everyone, I am trying to put in two Power Outlets with 2 USB sockets on either side of my bed upstairs. I bought some of these: TopGreener USB Power Outlets but when I go to install them they only have a screw for a Hot, Neutral and Ground wire, but the current outlets have Two Hot wires...
  8. P

    Installing multiple USB charge ports in a vehicle

    Hi guys I'm interested in installing usb charge ports in a 14 seater passenger vehicle, Please understand I'm not a auto electrician but I'm keen on learning... my queries are : (1) How many ports can I safely install? (2) Is there enough power from the vehicle, it uses a 12V battery...
  9. T

    USB charging port problem

    I've got an issue with my usb charging port in camper. It lit up and when the phone is connected it shows itself as charging but it's not. It's not the lead, it's not the port either as we have tried another. What could it be? Its worked perfectly for 2 months until we charged Kindle on it...
  10. J

    USB charger for 6A circuit

    I have a USB powered webcam used I want mount in a certain location indoors. Ideally I would leave it plugged in to a USB socket, but there are no 13A outlets nearby. However, there is a light switch only a foot away. Does anything like this exist for 6A circuits? Well I know they do, because I...
  11. stuarth

    USB sockets earth leakage question

    I have a customer who has been providing all the accessories for their renovation a real mix of manufacturers and styles, we arrived to second fix and swap existing faceplates to find that every single socket both single and double had usb ports. My question is will these USB ports all...
  12. loplug

    USB sockets testing

    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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    USB sockets and IR testing help...

    Hi all, I have seen somewhere recently that one particular brand of USB socket is good for 500v for IR testing, but I can't now remember where or which brand. Is this now the standard for these things? Has anyone come across any brands which are ok to do this on? Help appreciated...
  14. A

    USB wall chargers and there inputs for Oculus Go headset

    Hi I have just signed up to the forum - its good to be here I am looking for a Wall charger with a USB standard input socket for a Oculus GO VR headset which comes with a Lithium Ion battery. In the UK the Oculus Go doesn’t come with its own power charger included. The charger according to...
  15. w0z

    13A switched Sockets with USB, Do the USB sockets work when switches are off?

    Hi Are the USB sockets permanently powered irrespective of whether the switch is on? Anyone done any power measurements on one when nothing is plugged into the usb? Can they withstand insulation resistance tests? (if so up to what voltage?)
  16. Loki

    wifi extender + usb port now built in double sockets

    Hi, As the title says I've just seen on screwfix wifi extender / usb port now built in double sockets British General 922UWR 13A 2G Single Pole Wi-Fi Extender Socket & 2.1A 1-Outlet USB Charger White -...
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    Popped USB Plug advice, connected to extension lead

    Hi, So in my wall socket, I have plugged in A Belkin SurgeCube (Literally saved my life at one point) I mention this, because ideally I'd want to keep this in. A heavy duty extension lead (not surge protected) going in to that surgecube In to the extension lead, I plugged in A genuine...
  18. loulew

    Opinions on USB Socket Outlets

    Just curious about everyones views and opinions on USB Socket outlets. I'm being asked more and more lately from customers about them, seems like they are starting to become very popular very quickly but i'm not quite sure how reliable they are just yet. I've fitted a fair few from leading...
  19. J

    USB Socket WITHOUT Mains socket in Bathroom

    Hi All. Advice required/regulations on installing a single USB socket without mains socket - see attached picture, in a bathroom. Any thoughts/responses or ideas will be kindly appreciated. Kind Regards. Jag.
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    USB Architrave? (20 chars)

    I'm going to be wall papering our bedroom at the weekend, and rather than chew on with phone chargers behind the bedside units I wanted some small discreet USB sockets above the unit so a phone can be easily plugged in. An architrave size USB socket would be perfect, but I can't find any so has...

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