LAP have updated their USB sockets and Screwfix are selling the older ones cheap. Don't see cheap chrome sockets mutch. There are other designs but the price will probably be more but I was only really looking at white inserts.
im not well enough informed to know the appropriate use of a metal back box but the plastic type are for fitting to Plaster board type walls, there is a size difference between the two types although they do both fit the same face plates.
morrig
1 Nov 16#33
Think it might be dog language or summutch like that.
sparklehedgehog
31 Oct 163#6
Cold just for the Mutch
friar_chris to sparklehedgehog
1 Nov 16#32
You don't see 'much' spelt with a 't' mutch either!
pingsteruk
1 Nov 16#31
Would be nice to have the figure though... the value might depend on the manufacturer. Also if you fill your house with these things (and other devices on standby) it starts to add up.
pingsteruk
1 Nov 16#28
What is the power draw on these when nothing is plugged in? I'm assuming the switch is for the 3-pin power and so the USB ports are like leaving a charger plugged in all the time. I realise it won't be drawing 2.1amps constantly, but there is going to be a residual 'vampire' draw unless you can switch it off.
Leftfield_2k2 to pingsteruk
1 Nov 161#30
Standby current will be very low, if you want to save power & money then making sure you don't overfill your electric kettle will save significantly more power over the year!!
Leftfield_2k2
1 Nov 161#27
Yeah those are standard UK 3-Pin mains wall sockets, Crabtree are in the same ball park as MK with regards to quality and reliability imho.
Great price for quality and safe wall sockets.
FinderOfDeals
1 Nov 16#25
I don't know why people keep posting these. 2.1 across two ports, not each. And you have to pay for the USB for standby mode even when not in use. Unlike a real charger you can turn it off for good! Waste of time, and the cost of running them, adds up over the years. Basically paying for nothing!
daytripper2k to FinderOfDeals
1 Nov 16#26
Does anyone know if there are any with a switched power supply. I dont fancy this being powered all the time
I concur, also fire risk. really need to have them switched as well
EN1GMA
1 Nov 16#24
you sir, are a ledge!!!
are those standard UK ones yeah? I don't get the whole amps thing so just need to know that they are what most of us have in our houses :laughing:
wayners
1 Nov 16#23
Low power so avoid. After buying the 3.1amp version I found that the family would use the newer one avoiding the original 2.1amp we had.
EN1GMA
1 Nov 16#11
I need about 60 sockets but want the usb less ones. any offers anyones seen? please.
Review numerous previous posts for reasons why you shouldn't buy these things (including the fact that they are 'always on').
sjjdawan
1 Nov 16#18
I changed 4 LAP sockets in my living room during July this year, 3 out of 4 broke (won't switch ON/OFF). However, Screwfix compensated me for the poor quality sockets. I would spend my money wisely, few quids more means you won't be changing these within a few months. Avoid.
EN1GMA
1 Nov 16#17
Hi mate, thanks for link. That's on my list to chase up.
ollie87
1 Nov 16#15
Sorry, what?
daze24
1 Nov 16#14
has anyone seen these with USB-C ports?
painstick
1 Nov 16#13
Voted hot, but agree that 3.1amp is going to be more use for modern devices. They do plain white 2.1amp (shared) version (2 for £15) if you don't need the decorative/vanity aspect of chrome! :stuck_out_tongue:
£18 for 2 atm but if there is some discount code you can always get a few bob knocked off. Funnily enough they aren't ASTA Approved so I am a bit dubious of their rating/quality.
HUBBATWO
31 Oct 16#5
I bought one of these, from Screwfix, a couple of months ago for under £8. How can this be a deal? COLD.
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Great price for quality and safe wall sockets.
I concur, also fire risk. really need to have them switched as well
are those standard UK ones yeah? I don't get the whole amps thing so just need to know that they are what most of us have in our houses :laughing:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-sp-2-gang-switched-socket-usb-charger-port-white/1204f#product_additional_details_container
Have a read of this before you buy: http://www.focus-sb.co.uk/en/Blog/sockets-with-usb
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/2-x-alpha-13a-2-gang-socket-with-twin-3-1amp-usb-sockets-17-wickes-2419954
£18 for 2 atm but if there is some discount code you can always get a few bob knocked off. Funnily enough they aren't ASTA Approved so I am a bit dubious of their rating/quality.