USB - 2 Gang 13amp socket isolation

Hi.

They are manufactured to BS 1363-2. With regards to over current protection - i can't see how its any different to having the charger on the other side of the socket which would be the case for a phone, kindle etc charger. Others may disagree.

With regards to Part P, should be OK, see below:

 

That is an awesome answer, Fats

 

thanks DA - still only half as good as yours usually are thou mate

 

Yes, i understand where you are coming from. I suspect this has been incorporated in to the design, although i have emailed BG about it and will post back with their reply.

 

Fats also provides a personal hand-holding service. For a small extra fee he'll pat it gently with his other hand and go "there, there, there..."

Kathekas - just swap the darned things, for pity's sakes. They've been designed for this job and are a DIRECT replacement.

Sheeeesh .

 

I wondered where you were going with that for a moment DA!

Sure, me too. I'll let you know what they come back with

 

I'd suspect they would say that the usb part has its own protection circuit, and will only be using a couple hundred milliamps anyway.(probably akin to a switch having a neon)

Mr. HandyAndy - Really

 

How do you isolate them for insulation testing?

 

Probably the same way any electrician isolates any socket.

 

Hey, we both know that for a 'bigger' service than that, you charge a LOT more.

That's why I'm always skint...





But you're worth it

 

Flipping heck - just remove the old double and stick in the double with usb whatever - get the job done and dusted, usb mA and mA that. Not a fan of SP switching as per the BG - but that's immaterial really. Its pertinent after the socket is fitted to check patent earth and stuff tbqh.

 

It is no different to a shaver socket. What is the problem? Be it a filtered socket, RCD socket or USB socket there are some electronic components but the socket is designed to be installed so what's the problem.

 

" This clever piece of kit is so easy to fit as its a straight swap for the existing socket.
The availability of two USB charging points from the same source as two regular sockets is really versatile.
Well done Screwfix, made me see that I didn't need unsightly trailing sockets any longer ! "



Well done geezer - I can see you don't mess about and stuff

 

BG's reply:

Thank you for your interest in our products.


The USB outlets on each socket plate are restricted to a maximum output of 2.1A between them at 5V, but they will only supply the amount of power being drawn through by the connected device(s) up to this combined maximum.


BS 1363 does not contain any clauses relevant to USB power outlets, nor do the fixed installation regulations.


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