Two gang with USB adapter face plates?

hughtrimble · 13 Feb 2019 at 15:10

Afternoon,

I'm on the hunt for some adapters that convert single gang plugs to two gang. I've found lots of single to two gang adapters, but none with USB ports also in them. Any pointers?

Again, just a face plate adapter, not a general two gang plug with USB (those are readily available but not suitable for this wall).

Hugh

bremen1874 · 13 Feb 2019 at 15:16

What about something like this to convert the backing box to 2G and then using a normal 2G accessory?

https://www.electrical2go.co.uk/pol...G_yGv2elJSRurohz5la7_ZOL5mnBjQWkaAmjPEALw_wcB

You might need to find a deeper one for a socket with USB sockets.

ToolStation sell a 32mm version.

https://www.toolstation.com/axiom-p...SefLy17IVPWky0jpyWWKKbIun8jp4JH0aAv6REALw_wcB

hughtrimble · 13 Feb 2019 at 17:24

bremen1874 said:
What about something like this to convert the backing box to 2G and then using a normal 2G accessory?

https://www.electrical2go.co.uk/pol...G_yGv2elJSRurohz5la7_ZOL5mnBjQWkaAmjPEALw_wcB

You might need to find a deeper one for a socket with USB sockets.

ToolStation sell a 32mm version.

https://www.toolstation.com/axiom-p...SefLy17IVPWky0jpyWWKKbIun8jp4JH0aAv6REALw_wcB

Thank you for these. They're not ideal due to the extra added thickness, but they may be the only option...
Much appreciated

bremen1874 · 13 Feb 2019 at 17:50

Just out of interest, why can't you replace the existing 1G backing box?

hughtrimble · 13 Feb 2019 at 17:59

bremen1874 said:
Just out of interest, why can't you replace the existing 1G backing box?

It's possible to do, but a headache as it's concrete. I've got some converters that add hardly anything to the external part, it's just they're lacking USB ports. Not a major issue, just hoping to find them. If not I'll likely just stick to them lacking USB.

Nazbit · 15 Feb 2019 at 10:10

If you can't convert the back box would something like this do the job?

Powercube 7200BL/UKOUPC 240V 4-Way Power Strip with Original USB - Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GLBDV3A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0.OzCbP9M8A99

Martynt74 · 15 Feb 2019 at 10:23

Presumably if he doesn't want to use the above converters due to the added thickness he wouldn't want something like that!

Nazbit · 16 Feb 2019 at 00:09

Oh sorry Missed the.thixkness issue. Suggested the thickest possible solution. (Possibly in two ways)

hughtrimble · 16 Feb 2019 at 13:59

Nazbit said:
If you can't convert the back box would something like this do the job?

Powercube 7200BL/UKOUPC 240V 4-Way Power Strip with Original USB - Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GLBDV3A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0.OzCbP9M8A99

Marvt74 said:
Presumably if he doesn't want to use the above converters due to the added thickness he wouldn't want something like that!

Nazbit said:
Oh sorry Missed the.thixkness issue. Suggested the thickest possible solution. (Possibly in two ways)

Cheers both - yes, not really what I'm after, but appreciate the suggestion all the same.

I think it's either going to have to be Bremen's suggestion or not having usb ports in these plugs. There at a very annoying 70cm height, so tables, desks, sofas etc. block or cover exactly where they are, hence the want to keep them as low profile as possible.