mozza Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 i meant 5v, Carl . These get rave reviews on Screwfix ..http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-sp-2-gang-switched-socket-usb-charger-port-white/1204F?kpid=1204F&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product Listing Ads-_-Sales Tracking-_-sales tracking url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping - Lighting-_-Shopping - Lighting&gclid=CjwKEAjwwbyxBRCS74T049iEp0wSJACkO5v1qSVsq16Y9NNQmnY29yF_0mlIFDFnXCd6SxmD2rB8AxoC-hTw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Talking of sockets, anyone thought like me they are put on upside down? No end of cables get destroyed near the connection as they bend round, have cables coming out the top of the plug no bend, job done. One for Dragons Den that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Can we have some more pictures of sockets please, I'm getting sexually aroused.Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Can we have some more pictures of sockets please, I'm getting sexually aroused.Thank you in advance.You getting turned on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 He's getting switched on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Can't think of any device I charge up via USB that hasn't got it's own plug to put the USB in. I guess it free's up a plug socket but I've got plenty of extension leads anyhow. Exactly. I Must be missing something here, because I can't see any advantage of the new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Exactly. I Must be missing something here, because I can't see any advantage of the new one! One of the double sockets in our kitchen permanently has an Apple charger in one and a micro USB in the other, for the various phones & tablets we've got. Both are in use most of the time when we're at home. It can be a pain because there are never enough sockets in a kitchen and you end up changing sockets all the time for other stuff. This clever little gizmo will presumably let us charge everything and still leave 2 free sockets.BTW I don't have one of these & wont do, unless they have stainless finished ones available, to match the other kitchen sockets we've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've got one. If you're renovating why wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 One of the double sockets in our kitchen permanently has an Apple charger in one and a micro USB in the other, for the various phones & tablets we've got. Both are in use most of the time when we're at home. It can be a pain because there are never enough sockets in a kitchen and you end up changing sockets all the time for other stuff. This clever little gizmo will presumably let us charge everything and still leave 2 free sockets.BTW I don't have one of these & wont do, unless they have stainless finished ones available, to match the other kitchen sockets we've got.http://www.diy.com/departments/colours-13a-2-gang-brushed-steel-effect-switched-socket-with-2-usb-chargers/566724_BQ.prd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 They are a slower charge rate, better off using the correct plug charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 It is the way forward, guessing all new house builds will be installing them, can't see myself rushing out to change the sockets around the house nowI can't really see the point, they'll be obsolete eventually. The problem with "the way forward" is most of the time people only start to get into things as they are being obsoleted. 10-15 years ago "it was going to be standard to have LAN ports throughout your house", and whilst there is still some vague use for such set ups, the ones installed back then aren't up to the newer standards, and the vast majority of people now just use wireless internet. It's a decent enough marketing initiative though, a few companies will make a little bit off selling of few of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Wireless charging is available with some models but you still need to sit them on the charger deck, so I can't see the point of them tbh.i can get wireless charging batteries for my tools, but really can't see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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