Such a great idea, and a really good price too! This Socket Plug Adapter with USB Ports lets you charge your media devices without using up a plug socket.
Now £3.97 with click & collect.
Suitable for use with a range of USB compatible devices, the 321U-MP includes automatic protection to prevent the connected device being overloaded.
Features a switched socket so that you can control power easily, it stays on low energy standby mode when not on charge.
Colour coded in-line terminals with captive screws included.
Fixings included for assembly.
Includes white plastic tabs to cover screw holes.
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backinstock
13 Jun 1715#2
mercutio98uk
13 Jun 1713#1
I would like to see some of these with a small push on/off button above the USB's to power it. It's otherwise a transformer nibbling at power constantly. It's not much, it's not enough to bother me (I have a few) but it would be a nice extra feature to see on these.
AStonedRaichu to mercutio98uk
13 Jun 177#4
Theres a push button internally which only powers the USB socket when a device is plugged in..
Swarfega
13 Jun 177#3
Do they do USB-C versions of these yet? Investing in type A seems like a bad thing for the future.
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mercutio98uk
13 Jun 1713#1
I would like to see some of these with a small push on/off button above the USB's to power it. It's otherwise a transformer nibbling at power constantly. It's not much, it's not enough to bother me (I have a few) but it would be a nice extra feature to see on these.
AStonedRaichu to mercutio98uk
13 Jun 177#4
Theres a push button internally which only powers the USB socket when a device is plugged in..
plewis00 to mercutio98uk
13 Jun 171#13
I agree. Do the switches not control the corresponding USB ports by chance? It's not the small parasitic current I'm worried about, it's the transformer just constantly trickling along til it inevitably breaks and it's not like you can just unplug and replace it like a normal plug charger, is it...
backinstock
13 Jun 1715#2
Swarfega
13 Jun 177#3
Do they do USB-C versions of these yet? Investing in type A seems like a bad thing for the future.
Disco.Dave to Swarfega
13 Jun 171#8
Yes. I have a usb c phone and they work fine.
ding to Swarfega
14 Jun 171#21
Why would you need usb c versions as the other end of the usb c cable is a standard usb plug
dheeraj2606 to Swarfega
14 Jun 17#31
Type C goes is on other end of your cable, why will you need it on socket ?
KiNG
13 Jun 171#5
any with quick charge 3.0 ?
thr0tt
13 Jun 171#6
A review says it didn't fit into standard wall hole so may be worth checking dimensions before you buy. Saying it's £3 :/
Gavin01
13 Jun 17#7
I use them instead of quick charge 3 for a over night charge
Disco.Dave
13 Jun 171#9
TCB
mickrick
13 Jun 171#10
We don't have any single sockets in our house, so I went for the dual pack of double sockets from Argos. Either of these are a great deal in their own right. Well spotted OP.
Wonder what depth the twin pack from Argos ones are, as I've recently paid £8 a go from Toolstation for the 25mm ones.
MaximusRo to Bossworld
15 Jun 171#51
Click the link to see description, says 25mm
monsterz
13 Jun 171#15
Guess it is 2.1A shared
RCUK
13 Jun 173#16
Be careful with these as i remember reading a while back that they aren't as stringently tested as normal plug sockets (not this brand - but the USB combo type plugs generally) and are more of a fire risk.
Ive got a few around the house as they are so useful, but always a little weary of them.
amour3k to RCUK
14 Jun 17#18
I think I recall reading something 'similar' to what your saying, about last year or so time right?, hmmmmmmmmm. :-(
Looks perhaps like a case of smoke, but no cigar, huh?.
ristac
13 Jun 172#17
They stop working after a while
whitechick58 to ristac
14 Jun 17#20
Great deal. Hot from me, Thankyou. :wink:
bilbob to ristac
14 Jun 17#34
Things break as they age? Why did no one tell us this??
urbanlegend11 to ristac
14 Jun 17#38
Like the effectiveness of you're posts.....
mercutio98uk
14 Jun 171#19
Is that just this version or all of them? I've definitely got ones that are constantly live (I could prove the point with a multi-meter but the blue light constantly on rather gives it away :smile: )
blugardian
14 Jun 171#22
Just need a socket with a scart lead port and i can fire up my new VHS recorder!
Keep the jealousy to a minimum kids.
1duck to blugardian
14 Jun 17#23
Except scart never provided power, so your joke doesn't even work.
djjinx1
14 Jun 171#24
Nexus 6P cable is C to C for fast charging
del3165
14 Jun 17#25
Out of stock
pixie83
14 Jun 17#26
i got one these in my kitchen, had electric test recently bloke said all ok one i got only live when ports in use ( something plugged in) had no probs with mine
richardgillham
14 Jun 17#27
out of stock London and Surrey
you_gotta_be_kidding
14 Jun 17#28
the next generation is replacing the standard usb socket, so it will be USB C in both ends. makes sense given everything is getting slimmer.
plewis00
14 Jun 17#29
That's the theory but in reality, I'm not so sure. There have been numerous issues with USB-C, mostly with companies not building things to spec and there's a lot of confusion over what should or shouldn't happen when things are plugged in and which way power or data should flow as it's left up to the devices to negotiate and this can lead to problems. This was quite a big deal and was why the new Surface Pro didn't have USB-C and when you think of it that way, it does make sense: https://www.windowscentral.com/why-no-usb-type-c-new-surface-pro
AStonedRaichu
14 Jun 17#30
Newest standard is C to C theres no standard USB size on either side.
Swarfega
14 Jun 172#32
It sounds like those querying me do not own a USB C phone or do not understand the differences between specifications. A to C is only there for backwards compatibility. You lose the much greater speeds and voltages when using A to C.
bilbob to Swarfega
14 Jun 17#35
Doubt you'll see USB 'C' for a while, certainly not for the range of voltages. There'd be no room for the electronics to support it behind the socket.
ding to Swarfega
14 Jun 17#44
I have got a usb c phone. ( lg g5 )but the other end is standard usb i just didnt know they did c to c cables and in my life i didnt see the point
ristac
14 Jun 171#33
I started getting error messages on my iPad to use corrector adapter before it finally just stopped working. Three pin still fine but USB part useless
getknk
14 Jun 171#36
personally, I don't think it is good idea to have USB port with socket. The reason being, USB and related technologies develop very fast but not the power socket is at that pace. For eg. now USB3c standards can contain power 10x more than 2.1A. I can bet in 2 years, new tech will come and these will be obsolete. Moreover the transformer constantly drains power from mains.
topss to getknk
14 Jun 17#40
These are the versions that can be upgraded, so dont worry too much,.
MakYe
14 Jun 17#37
Love how you can turn off things all throughout your house with the touch of a button from your smartphone.
stubbadub
14 Jun 171#39
My waistline disagrees
dreamager
14 Jun 171#41
I hope USB-C is going to be more sturdy than micro-usb, as every phone/tablet port has gone loose within a few uses
mymymy
14 Jun 17#42
I'm in a council house and have these in all rooms and have had electrical inspections and a complete rewire and have not had any issues. Some are from screwfix and some from a non uk site a few years ago. The only problem I've had is that my kitchen tiles made fitting harder because they covered the inside too much
wellm
14 Jun 17#43
Hot! Ordered thanks op!
obsydian
14 Jun 171#45
You know after raving about similar sockets and a higher 3.1A for two ports, i finally gave up and bought a 6 into 1 charger. Reason even charging one device these are slow, doing 2 is a mission, using the sockets at the sametime just gets worse.
For anyone interested i swapped to a AUKEY unit, hear the ANKER one is also good, i can charge my mobile tablet, ipod and smartwatch all at once in record time with the safety protection and adaptive charging.
c_1st to obsydian
15 Jun 17#48
Hello,
Please post a link to the 6-into-1 charger you bought, as I'd like to buy one too.
Ta for posting - both the OP and obsydian, and all the others who have helped me with all this info today.
USB socket outlets mostly have a deeper back and therefore need a deeper back box.
Odds are that all your house back boxes will be 25mm deep unless your lucky and most usb sockets outlets require a 35mm back box so don't go and buy a load of these before checking.
Some brands do get in at a squeeze but not often and it's not best practice/safe to cram the cables in tight.
Opening post
Now £3.97 with click & collect.
If you are after a BG Double Socket with 2 USB Ports (2.1A) – Twin Pack this is a fantastic price! Just £9.99 for the set
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http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5586220
Ive got a few around the house as they are so useful, but always a little weary of them.
Looks perhaps like a case of smoke, but no cigar, huh?.
Keep the jealousy to a minimum kids.
https://www.windowscentral.com/why-no-usb-type-c-new-surface-pro
For anyone interested i swapped to a AUKEY unit, hear the ANKER one is also good, i can charge my mobile tablet, ipod and smartwatch all at once in record time with the safety protection and adaptive charging.
Please post a link to the 6-into-1 charger you bought, as I'd like to buy one too.
Ta for posting - both the OP and obsydian, and all the others who have helped me with all this info today.
Here you go.
Odds are that all your house back boxes will be 25mm deep unless your lucky and most usb sockets outlets require a 35mm back box so don't go and buy a load of these before checking.
Some brands do get in at a squeeze but not often and it's not best practice/safe to cram the cables in tight.
Best get a sparky to check it out for you too.