double socket
4×usb
4.2 amp total
each pair supplies 2.1 amp total
was £14.99 save 20%
Top comments
RoosterNo1
22 Jan 179#10
These things will have been tested to destruction (literally) worry not.
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and nothing more than with electricity... these things draw an imperceptible amount of current when not in use, I'd be surprised if its 1p a year in cost...
Why worry about these things, youre happy enough to leave the tv, sky box, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster ect ect ect plugged in 24/7 so stop whittling !
t4r to FinderOfDeals
22 Jan 178#3
From the Q&A:
"Hi, thank you for your product enquiry.
The USB transformer circuit is constantly powered, but when there is no device connected to draw power through it the circuit consumes less than 75mW on a 230V 50Hz supply (or a chargeable consumption of less than 0.000075 kW/h)."
FinderOfDeals
22 Jan 176#1
When they start making them so you can turn off the USB part, it might be something worth thinking about! Otherwise, they draw power (granted not a lot) the whole time. So you're paying for them just to sit there not doing anything.
Latest comments (25)
rodman
22 Jan 171#9
LOOKS REALLY UGLY
trickytree1984 to rodman
17 Apr 17#25
WHO CARES. ITS A PLUG SOCKET
RoosterNo1
26 Jan 17#24
Ended up buying the 2 usb switched twin version... and am quite impressed, voltage is 5.06v and hardly fluctuated on a 2A load.. way better than most chargers ive had.
Recommended !
RoosterNo1
24 Jan 17#23
3 year old report on early Chinese (?) junk...
as I said earlier, a little knowledge ;-)
obsydian
23 Jan 17#22
Thanks buddy
0scar222
23 Jan 17#21
In the rare case of fault switch would prob only isolate live
You would be fool to mess about with psu with isolating socket at consumer unit
As I said what is the point of a switch dont play with some thing you dont understand
sussexdaz
23 Jan 17#20
Would rather pay the extra for the MK branded socket
aztec786
23 Jan 17#18
B&Q have a 2 for £15 offer. And I think they are the branded BG ones! They have 2 USB
shadey12 to aztec786
23 Jan 17#19
b&q do this one as well for £16,
this has 2.1amp shared in each pair of USB,
4.2 amp total,
the ones with 2 sockets have 2.1amp total
wayners
23 Jan 17#17
If you have 35mm back box. Yes... I had 25mm deep... I replaced it
Donniey
22 Jan 17#11
Forgive my little knowledge in electronics. Can these bit fitted in place of an ordinary 2 socket wall?
rabc77 to Donniey
23 Jan 17#16
I have fitted them, two usb port version, in the past to replace a standard double socket.
paulj48
23 Jan 17#15
for local isolation in event of a fault and for test purposes.
RoosterNo1
22 Jan 179#10
These things will have been tested to destruction (literally) worry not.
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and nothing more than with electricity... these things draw an imperceptible amount of current when not in use, I'd be surprised if its 1p a year in cost...
Why worry about these things, youre happy enough to leave the tv, sky box, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster ect ect ect plugged in 24/7 so stop whittling !
armhed to RoosterNo1
23 Jan 171#12
About 10p over a year. Negligible for the convenience
For anyone still concerned about their 0.000075kw/h being wasted; its NOT. It goes towards warming you home on a cold day like today.
wayners
22 Jan 171#7
I had have the 2 usb 3.1amp version made by BG. Can't use phone while charging because the USB ports aren't grounded. It's caused by static build up. Socket is fine and earthed. I don't like it and am no longer a fan of these sockets. Rather use something better
ianmcleod to wayners
22 Jan 172#8
If you look at standard 3 pin USB plugs the earth pin is usually plastic so it's the same for them
TAZMANUK
22 Jan 172#6
ive two of these they are good only same as when you leave a phone charger in all night and day
FinderOfDeals
22 Jan 176#1
When they start making them so you can turn off the USB part, it might be something worth thinking about! Otherwise, they draw power (granted not a lot) the whole time. So you're paying for them just to sit there not doing anything.
johnwillowlfc to FinderOfDeals
22 Jan 17#2
I agree, theres no switch for the socket on these too
t4r to FinderOfDeals
22 Jan 178#3
From the Q&A:
"Hi, thank you for your product enquiry.
The USB transformer circuit is constantly powered, but when there is no device connected to draw power through it the circuit consumes less than 75mW on a 230V 50Hz supply (or a chargeable consumption of less than 0.000075 kW/h)."
shadey12 to FinderOfDeals
22 Jan 171#4
in the same way that a mains doorbell is, the transformer is powered constantly,
only uses anything worth talking about when pressed. (virtually nothing)
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Opening post
4×usb
4.2 amp total
each pair supplies 2.1 amp total
was £14.99 save 20%
Top comments
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and nothing more than with electricity... these things draw an imperceptible amount of current when not in use, I'd be surprised if its 1p a year in cost...
Why worry about these things, youre happy enough to leave the tv, sky box, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster ect ect ect plugged in 24/7 so stop whittling !
"Hi, thank you for your product enquiry.
The USB transformer circuit is constantly powered, but when there is no device connected to draw power through it the circuit consumes less than 75mW on a 230V 50Hz supply (or a chargeable consumption of less than 0.000075 kW/h)."
Latest comments (25)
Recommended !
as I said earlier, a little knowledge ;-)
You would be fool to mess about with psu with isolating socket at consumer unit
As I said what is the point of a switch dont play with some thing you dont understand
this has 2.1amp shared in each pair of USB,
4.2 amp total,
the ones with 2 sockets have 2.1amp total
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and nothing more than with electricity... these things draw an imperceptible amount of current when not in use, I'd be surprised if its 1p a year in cost...
Why worry about these things, youre happy enough to leave the tv, sky box, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster ect ect ect plugged in 24/7 so stop whittling !
A nice read me thinks...
http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/mediafile/100145109/web_usb-article-from-so32.pdf
"Hi, thank you for your product enquiry.
The USB transformer circuit is constantly powered, but when there is no device connected to draw power through it the circuit consumes less than 75mW on a 230V 50Hz supply (or a chargeable consumption of less than 0.000075 kW/h)."
only uses anything worth talking about when pressed. (virtually nothing)