LAP 13A SP 2-GANG SWITCHED SOCKET & USB CHARGER PORT WHITE £7.99 or x2 - £10 @ Screwfix

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LAP 13A SP 2-GANG SWITCHED SOCKET & USB CHARGER PORT WHITE £7.99 or 2 for £10.00 @ Screwfix

£10 Screwfix29 Jan 17

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abzy7

29 Jan 17

Add 2nd socket and comes down to £10 promo adds automatically on checkout

1204F 2 FOR £10 LAP USB Promo Ends 05/03/2017

White, moulded switched socket with outboard rockers and USB charging ports. Features angled, in-line terminals and backed-out captive screws for easy installation. Ideal for charging iPads, iPhones, tablets, mobiles, cameras and more. Supplied with screw cover caps.

25mm Back Box Required
Ideal Retrofit
ASTA Approved

Top comments

Dkr1966

29 Jan 17 3 #2

just changed all the double sockets in the kids bedrooms for these. well made and free up sockets from all the chargers. been this price a while as I bought mine before Xmas at this price. still heat for bringing this to the masses

Henlans

29 Jan 17 3 #1

anyone else find that the USB part stops working after a while, I hav 2 that the USB no longer works.

All comments (62)

Henlans

29 Jan 17 3 #1

anyone else find that the USB part stops working after a while, I hav 2 that the USB no longer works.

nandunanu to Henlans

29 Jan 17 2 #14

used these for a year and have worked fine.

ajdatasafe to Henlans

29 Jan 17 #15

We have 2 of these fitted for over a year now, and both are still working OK

Dkr1966

29 Jan 17 3 #2

crazylegs to Dkr1966

29 Jan 17 1 #7

Hope you kept all the old sockets, these don't last long, the USB circuits normally fry within a couple of years constant use

ac12 to Dkr1966

30 Jan 17 #52

Do I need
Hi did you have to fit a back box or just straight replace?

Spies

29 Jan 17 1 #3

Had these very ones from Screwfix for about 8 months, still working fine.

wayners

29 Jan 17 #4

I think you need a 35mm back box. 25mm is a little tight and they don't always fit if wires fall wrong. I have 2 of these and 1 stops the phone touch screen working if I use while plugged in. It because of static I read? Charges ok though. I'm not a fan of these as I worry about the quality.

asl3312

29 Jan 17 #5

£8.99 in Aldi https://www.aldi.co.uk/double-wall-socket-with-white-usb/p/074852100291500 3.1 amp USB and low profile back. Brushed ally £14.99.

un1eash

29 Jan 17 2 #6

This is £10 for 2

Will4long

29 Jan 17 #8

This deal from Screwfix is for 2 off for £10,

abzy7

29 Jan 17 #9

2 for £10 this deal

asl3312

29 Jan 17 #10

Fair enough :smile:

slipd

29 Jan 17 #11

And the Aldi one's are definitely not 3.1 amp... not from that link anyway.

I've had one of these for about 9 months and I can echo what another poster has mentioned; the USB on one side has deteriorated. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't :disappointed:

I should probably take it back because it's still under warranty.

Can the quality of your charge cable effect charging/charge times?

Heat OP.

Dkr1966

29 Jan 17 1 #12

for a fiver I'll fit new ones then

asl3312

29 Jan 17 #13

The ones I saw instore this morning definitely had 3.1amp on the actual socket as that was the first thing I looked for. The brushed ones were labelled 2.1amp though.

rogercat

29 Jan 17 #16

is this still on ie 2 for £10 ?

rodman to rogercat

29 Jan 17 #19

let me check

abzy7 to rogercat

29 Jan 17 1 #20

Offer still available and its until 05/03/2017

billybruiser

29 Jan 17 2 #17

Just ordered x2, it's worth a punt at this price

RoosterNo1

29 Jan 17 #18

YES, most definitely...

airbiscuits

30 Jan 17 1 #21

cheapest I've seen these - hot.

airbiscuits

30 Jan 17 #22

offer on for a while & looks like loads of stock (my 2 branches have 20+ each) on 2 for £10

airbiscuits

30 Jan 17 1 #23

I posted a deal on these @ 2 for £15 Argos a few months back - this is better. Got slated by others that apparently they aren't as good as £20 each branded products!!!!! deals or review site?

bigbak

30 Jan 17 #24

3.1a though, so the better option

Diolusion

30 Jan 17 #25

what output is the USB sockets?

TheLegend27

30 Jan 17 1 #26

2 for £10 the best I've seen plus reputable brand and looking at reviews on site over 500+ hardly anyone has given negative review mostly 5*, bought 18 sockets changing all my doubles to these, THANKS OP

Used Quidco as well Bargain!

dona3853

30 Jan 17 #27

If there isn't much room in the box in the wall you can get a shelf which also acts as a spacer. Added this to both of theses sockets and the shelf is really handy for putting your phone or tablet on whilst it is charging. Think they were 99p.

othen

30 Jan 17 #28

This is complete bunkum, I suspect one of those urban myths that sound plausible but have no substance. I've fitted lots of these LAP items (as an electrician) and have not had to replace any yet.

TheLegend27

30 Jan 17 1 #29

Thanks othen I've just gone to change all my double sockets for these and went by all the reviews on site

othen

30 Jan 17 #30

I'm not sure I'd bother changing all of them, unless you have 20 cell phones!
I normally fit LAP items from Screwfix, and these are a good price. You will need a fairly deep box to fit these items.

artimas

30 Jan 17 #31

Does an electrician need to fit these?

othen to artimas

30 Jan 17 #34

As long as it is a like for like change (no alteration to the circuit) then this is not notifiable work.

abzy7 to artimas

30 Jan 17 #35

I've just changed 4 sockets and was straight swap for me

niall1988

30 Jan 17 1 #32

My experience of the USB ports on these are that they are crap. When they are working they output way less than a typical socket charger. Makes for a very slow charge.

abzy7

30 Jan 17 #33

I've picked mine up and fitted seems to charge pretty good 2 devices so success no more taking my charger downstairs

ripuk

30 Jan 17 #36

orrr...you could just buy new ones if they go?

Mandroid578

30 Jan 17 #37

Are the 2.1amps shared.

mikeyp to Mandroid578

30 Jan 17 #45

From product description: Combined USB output: 2.1A. 5V. Type A
This implies it's shared.

Sphere

30 Jan 17 2 #38

Remember these use electricity when NOT in use (it's a transformer)

JonoOfThrace

30 Jan 17 #39

Yes. Get a charging current monitoring app for your phone.

mariochristianrivera1974

30 Jan 17 #40

Thank you! Any you suggest?

asiot

30 Jan 17 1 #41

Only thing with these is they don't support quick charge which most good modern phones now have. Ok for a slow charge overnight I suppose but I'd like to see some quick charge compatible ones come out

slipd

30 Jan 17 #42

+1. Sound advice! As above, any recommendation? Android obviously :sunglasses:

slipd

30 Jan 17 1 #43

Also, charge cables... eBay is a minefield! I guess I should be looking at branded ones like those that come with your phone in the first place :smirk:

asl3312 to slipd

30 Jan 17 #50

Anker cables are pretty good and reasonably priced too. I've started buying the Amazon Basics ones too as they seem up to the job.

slipd

30 Jan 17 1 #44

Ampere for Android! Just remembered... knew I'd installed it for a reason.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere&hl=en_GB

And I think GSam allows you to monitor your stats as well: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsamlabs.bbm&hl=en_GB

aDikus

30 Jan 17 1 #46

£5 per 2G socket. Keep dreaming about 3.1A in the meantime I bought 10 pcs.
Hot for me!

MaximusRo

30 Jan 17 #47

2.1 amp not 3.1

99hawkeye99

30 Jan 17 #48

Just make sure that any switches are genuine CE approved as fake versions around with fake European kite-markings, porr insulation between 12v /240v circuits - so buy from UK reputable source .. also worth reading this article as well !
+ They really do need a 35mm deep box, to ensure there is (squashed) no wiring cross over. http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/mediafile/100145109/web_usb-article-from-so32.pdf

asl3312

30 Jan 17 #49

See previous comment below

kenco

30 Jan 17 #51

Yes Aldi definitely 3.1A. Bought 2 yesterday.

These LAP are great value though

asl3312 to kenco

30 Jan 17 #56

Thanks for confirming I wasnt going crazy :smile:

Dkr1966

30 Jan 17 1 #53

straight replace, not really any bigger then a standard socket depth wise

TheLegend27

30 Jan 17 1 #54

I've just replaced some with these LAP sockets and its straight swap, got upstairs to do then am all set. People who worry about being 2.1A not 3.1A are you going to change it all the time something new comes up. Am happy with it and great for value.

asl3312 to TheLegend27

30 Jan 17 #57

3.1A refers to the current output, not the new USB 3.1 Socket which I suspect you are thinking of.

abzy7

30 Jan 17 #55

Anybody else tried Quidco, if bought in bulk probably save couple more quid

mjessop

30 Jan 17 #58

I take it these aren't the ones that emit a blue glow from the usb socket? Bought some from B&Q a while back and despite no mention of it on the packaging I set them all up and come night time my house now looks like a blues nightclub

AndBurG

30 Jan 17 #59

Picked up 2, fitted in 10 minutes and all good. The plug sockets are a little tight though. Can't knock it for £10

earney

30 Jan 17 #60

So would these provide a fast charge for the Samsung s6 or just normal charge speed?

robs1

12 Feb 17 #61

Bought 4, fitted yesterday. All working fine ......until one just went pop this morning. Burning smell and no USB power. Going back to Screwfix..

JonoOfThrace

16 Feb 17 #62

Galaxy Charging App - if you have a galaxy.