USB wall sockets

Scottland · 4 Jan 2017 at 09:35

neil_g said:
Oneplus 3 dash charger is rated at 4A

Dash charge is proprietary technology, as is Qualcomm's quickcharge. The only way you'd get a wall socket to work with either is if they're licensed from OnePlus or Qualcomm.

Standard USB will allow charging at upto 2.1A, whereas USB-C will support just over 3A I think.

robj20 · 4 Jan 2017 at 12:07

Scottland said:
Dash charge is proprietary technology, as is Qualcomm's quickcharge. The only way you'd get a wall socket to work with either is if they're licensed from OnePlus or Qualcomm.

Standard USB will allow charging at upto 2.1A, whereas USB-C will support just over 3A I think.

USB-C tops out at 5A at 20V.

platypus · 4 Jan 2017 at 13:58

Hodders said:
Worth measuring as older electrics often had deeper backboxes as standard !

Will be checking later tonight and fitting this weekend if they do fit!

Caged · 5 Jan 2017 at 00:11

I considered USB charging but the tech seems to be constantly evolving with different fast charge methods and connector form-factor changes it felt like a bit of a waste of money.

pcfarrar · 5 Jan 2017 at 09:19

platypus said:
Hmm damn, I was really tempted to get a few of these until I read this. Given the age of our electrics I doubt they have deep backboxes.

You can get plastic spacers, the socket will then stick out a bit but it should fit.

Also the BG Electrical sockets are 25mm and should fit most backboxes.

http://www.usbeautiful.co.uk/

planty · 5 Jan 2017 at 10:41

Caged said:
I considered USB charging but the tech seems to be constantly evolving with different fast charge methods and connector form-factor changes it felt like a bit of a waste of money.

This did cross my mind also, but in the bedroom I don't need fast-charging or anything fancy like that because things will be plugged in overnight. Also, the cost of them is so cheap that I'm not worried about other connector types in future, it's not as though I will have wasted loads of money on it.

One More Solo · 5 Jan 2017 at 13:05

Surely there are a huge number of devices that require (and will continue to require) bog standard USB power? Plus, switching a faceplate is easy so if new tech does come in down the line then easy enough to upgrade then. The convenience of USB sockets is so handy so I wouldn't put them off on upgrade grounds.

roadie · 8 Jan 2017 at 20:34

I've had an MK USB double socket fitted as part of my new kitchen. No complaints for me when using a USB>USB C cable for my Lumia 950 and Mipad 2.

nrh1703 · 11 Jan 2017 at 21:17

Screwfix started stocking a few LAP 3A+ and 4A+ 2-gang sockets. I stuck with just 3.1A as they matched [visually] the existing 2.1A sockets I got about a year ago. Work fine so far. Actually found that many of my USB cables had high resistance so weren't able to provide the output required by devices such as my RPi3 under certain conditions.

xb8browney · 22 Jul 2017 at 18:16

Bit of a thread revival but has anyone seen any wall sockets that support qualcomm quick charge?

Em3bbs · 22 Jul 2017 at 19:17

I would definitely avoid BG, I've had a switch fail on one of mine (always on) and a friend has had a similar problem. He also had an issue where his consumer unit kept tripping (house is a year old), after unplugging everything it was still tripping, in the end he removed the BG faceplate and put the standard one back and it hasn't happened since. I'm tempted to remove mine too now and replace with something else.

alexakasloth · 23 Jul 2017 at 14:46

I installed this one at home:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-13a-2-gang-sp-switched-socket-usb-charger-outboard-rocker-white/8534f

It was simple to install, just like a regular switch. The USB doesn't seem to charge as fast as the plug that came with my old Samsung phone though I'm still glad I installed it, it's very handy.

Em3bbs · 23 Jul 2017 at 14:47

Yeah those are the ones I would avoid/will be removing. I guess I should have realised when they were so cheap.

pepp77 · 23 Jul 2017 at 15:07

I had shallow back boxes and wanted a USB socket so bought these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Qty-2-2-G...et-Pattres-Back-Box-Spacer-P02-/222546330227? - fit between the wall and the faceplate to give some extra depth.

Tefal · 23 Jul 2017 at 17:46

Caged said:
I considered USB charging but the tech seems to be constantly evolving with different fast charge methods and connector form-factor changes it felt like a bit of a waste of money.

Tbf tooth how often do you quick charge **** vs just plugging it in white your doing other stuff/sleeping

xb8browney · 23 Jul 2017 at 20:02

Tefal said:
Tbf tooth how often do you quick charge **** vs just plugging it in white your doing other stuff/sleeping

I charge my phone between getting up and leaving for work, so quick charge for me is ideal.

Tefal · 23 Jul 2017 at 20:35

xb8browney said:
I charge my phone between getting up and leaving for work, so quick charge for me is ideal.

Why not charge it in the 7+ hours youre asleep?

xb8browney · 23 Jul 2017 at 20:43

Tefal said:
Why not charge it in the 7+ hours youre asleep?

That's what I used to do, till quick charge. Damn this 1st world problem.

planty · 23 Jul 2017 at 23:29

I have usb sockets in my bedroom and charge my phone overnight - as tefal says quick charge is irrelevant for that. If I need to charge quickly then I'll use a proper plug.

Glanza · 24 Jul 2017 at 10:23

Changed most of the plugs in our house to usb ones to free the plugs up, wish I'd done it sooner.