USB Wall plate
 

This looks great.
I definitely need to get myself one for the lounge.


http://www.groupgear.co.uk/productsinfo.asp?id=23014


https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2014/05/1.jpg

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I just use one of these (cost £5)

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2014/05/3.jpg

Notice the labelling mistake....

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Got a link for that Taf?

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I've got something similar - very useful, and well built.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or the new version

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PortaPow-Cry...dp_ob_title_ce

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Well I like that - if I ever DO get to move I can see me getting a couple.

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Thanks

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I have a fair few of these and love them. Could have got the newer one when I last ordered another but prefer the look of the older one. They are great for powering Raspberry Pi's with a steady current, even when charging other devices too.

Like the idea of the USB connections being in the wall plate though, obviously saves a plug too. Think they should have made output of the ports 2.5A instead of 2A though. If you charge a couple of things at once they may charge slower.

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2A is nice enough. Finding 2A USB adapters is hard enough as it is. Also too much higher and you begin to lose efficiency.

On a similar note I had been tempted to wire up a few rooms of my house with a 12v mains circuit as well, for powering all the routers and stuff off a single 12v supply rather than dozens and dozens of wall warts.

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Got 3 2a adapters a while ago from sainsburys £1 each, wish I had bought the lot.

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They do them at screwfix too http://www.screwfix.com/p/LAP-13A-2-...k-Nickel/49610 and there 2.1A version so you get an extra 100mA :)

Though once again no on/off switch for the USB :(

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thats a great idea i am putting some in the kids rooms and kitchen no more hunting the adapter :)

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It's swings and roundabouts.. These have the advantage that you don't need to find a spare USB charger, and then a socket to stick it in. They also have the advantage that you don't lose a socket when charging a USB device. But, the USB chargers are cheaper and easier to install.

I've got a couple of sockets to replace, and need more in the house anyway. Although I need to add enough that I'm thinking of getting an electrician in.

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I've thought about getting one of these, but I have heard that some of the cheaper models are designed for Hong Kong wiring, meaning the terminals don't quite have the space for UK spec ring main wiring.

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I think they are great and will probably get one for the lounge where I charge most of my devices.