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.
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...
this may sounds like a stupid question but i want to replace my current double socket with a double with usb. Now when ive replace normal ones in past ive never this problem but my current socket only needs one earth wheee as the usb one needs 2 earth inputs but ive only got 1 earth in wall. Can...
Hi all,
I am looking for some advice please. I am refurbishing my home and want to replace the current white plastic wall sockets with Polished Chrome ones that have integrated USB chargers.
Unfortunately, having looked at the vast array of brands out there and their reviews, it appears that...
Not a great fan of these for the reasons mentioned in the video, but what this guy highlights regarding the earth is more than a bit worrying. The video goes on a bit but just a warning that these things are on the market!
Hi,
After doing a search on the forum I can across a few threads about USB plug sockets and the verdict was that they should be avoided, but these threads were all quite old. So I was wondering what's he current verdict on the USB plugs sockets.
Is it worth replacing standard double socket to a...
Hello electricians,
I got myself an Mx4100 fire alarm panel about a year ago from a relative, I unistalled the panel, got yards upon yards of FP200, many sounders, call-points, smoke/head-heads, for which I all know how to wire on the panel more than fine, but, one issue arrised - the Level-3...
Ok, I'm fed up buying replacement (not Apple) lighting cables - the cheap ones don't last that long and the Apple ones are a rip off.
Can anybody suggest a supplier of cables that last.
Thanks:clap:
Hi
I am new to the forum and finishing of my training with a 3 month placement starting next week, as i am hesitant to go straight out and work alone, i figure to do a good job takes more than a bit of theory and a freshly printed City and Guilds!
I am not sure if this is the correct forum to...
Hi
Does anyone know a way this can can be done
I want to wire some usb sockets up the same type you can find in cars, up to a fused connection unit how do I go about doing this.
I know I will need a transformer of some sort but what's the best way to go about this.
I know some people...
First time poster, but here we go.
My hot water tank cupboard in the bathroom was converted to a combi boiler.
This takes up much less room so there is space for other stuff, e.g. I had a shaver socket wired in to charge up my electric toothbrush. I think this is from the lighting circuit...
Horrible 2 gang switched socket with usb. Its very flimsey and has 2 earth terminals on the back for each socket that ARE NOT CONNECTED (by not connected I mean to each other each individual connection goes to one earth pin only) so watch for them. No suprise its from china on Ebay.
White...
Hi guys,
i was was wondering if anyone knew of a converter from mains to USB. Kinda like the functionality of an iPhone plug but something in-line that wouldn't need a socket?
Cheers,
Andy
Has anyone else had a problem with the new USB sockets fitted to socket outlets?
Whilst carrying out an EICR all was fine until I did the 5x RCD test, there was a "pop" from the socket and the USB, which had been working was no longer working.
Hi,
Ive fitted a couple of makes but i was wondering which of you guys prefer. Looking for good price for quality.
I know they have different types ideally i would like a make that has a good spacer to fit just in case i need to extend it out because of back box being to small
Neweys sell...
Been out and got a few of these this morn, nice. :cool4:
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AA213USB.html
7.99 +vat
I know some poeple don't see the point of these, those that have them know they're proper handy !
Just checked they do my tablets as well as phones.
Some of these socket specs...
Anyone fitted these new sockets with integral usb charger slots? I've found you have to disconnect a supply wire when doing IR test.. might seem obvious with hindsight but caught me out the first time :dunce2:
Guys ! Have any of you come across this requirement yet ? as yet I cant see any manufacturer that produces a 2g sw skt with usb in graphite/ that complies with part M??Is this a gap in the market that needs filling
I bought a 5V 2A mains plug from eBay to charge my tablet but I get the feeling it's actually only 500 mA or 1000 mA as my tablet charges slowly.
Is there a device I can buy to test USB mains plug amps?
Could the USB cable be the issue? Is there a device to test those?
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