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Argos Chat Thread #1

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  • #5452
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,656 ✭✭✭corkie


    VeVeX wrote: »
    British General double gang socket with USB twin pack - €14.99
    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&productId=1019164


    Picked up a pack today, for charging a Nexus 9 it maxed out at 1010 mA!
    They are still available, today.


    Edit: - My Redmi Note 3 maxed out at 1620mA but average 1420mA


  • #5453
    Travis Wide Rhino
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Travis Wide Rhino


    I know nothing about electrics....are these very difficult to install/setup? I mean would I need an electrician? Please forgive my ignorance!


  • #5454
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,535 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I know nothing about electrics....are these very difficult to install/setup? I mean would I need an electrician? Please forgive my ignorance!


    if you know nothing about electrics then gets a sparks to put it in. shouldnt take them more than 10 minutes.


  • #5455
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,656 ✭✭✭corkie


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I know nothing about electrics....are these very difficult to install/setup? I mean would I need an electrician? Please forgive my ignorance!

    Same as any other socket!
    • Turn off the power from the fuse/switch board that powers the socket.
    • Unscrew 2 side screws, on the socket that is there.
    • Unscrew 3 wires from old socket.
    • Connect the 3 wires (live, neutral and earth) to right terminals of the new socket.
    • Screw in the 2 side screws.
    • Turn on the Power.




    Didn't have a lock for the fuse board, nobody else was in the house when I did it.

    Didn't have a power tester, but connect a light bulb to the socket to know I had switch of the right power on the switch board.


  • #5456
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    This is one of those times where it's safer to say if you have to ask get someone who knows how to do it.


  • #5457
    JaMarcusHustle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,719 ✭✭✭JaMarcusHustle


    When the Argos website says something is out of stock, but that it can be ordered for collection the next day, how do you actually do that?

    Whenever I follow through with trying to reserve it on the website, it let's me no further than the Out of Stock screen.


  • #5458
    JaMarcusHustle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,719 ✭✭✭JaMarcusHustle


    When the Argos website says something is out of stock, but that it can be ordered for collection the next day, how do you actually do that?

    Whenever I follow through with trying to reserve it on the website, it let's me no further than the Out of Stock screen.


  • #5459
    Apt8
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Apt8


    Hate to be that guy, but those USB wall socket things are useless, better off getting individual dedicated plugs. Those sockets are always drawing current and there's no way to switch them off, and since this is a bargain alert forum, I'm alerting you of the bargain of saving electricity by using the chargers that you can physically plug out :P


  • #5460
    bigpink
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭bigpink


    Apt8 wrote: »
    Hate to be that guy, but those USB wall socket things are useless, better off getting individual dedicated plugs. Those sockets are always drawing current and there's no way to switch them off, and since this is a bargain alert forum, I'm alerting you of the bargain of saving electricity by using the chargers that you can physically plug out :P

    The 3 pin part or the usb part?


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  • #5461
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,656 ✭✭✭corkie


    Apt8 wrote: »
    Hate to be that guy, but those USB wall socket things are useless, better off getting individual dedicated plugs. Those sockets are always drawing current and there's no way to switch them off, and since this is a bargain alert forum, I'm alerting you of the bargain of saving electricity by using the chargers that you can physically plug out :P


    You nearly had me concerned for a moment, bit of research and The Vampire Power these sockets would equate at 5 to 10 cent per year of usage.



    Tested: Should You Unplug Chargers When You’re Not Using Them?


  • #5462
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,321 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Apt8 wrote: »
    Hate to be that guy, but those USB wall socket things are useless, better off getting individual dedicated plugs. Those sockets are always drawing current and there's no way to switch them off, and since this is a bargain alert forum, I'm alerting you of the bargain of saving electricity by using the chargers that you can physically plug out :P
    Actual (non) usage cost would probably work out at around 70 cents per year.

    Nothing to get too excited about :)


  • #5463
    Apt8
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Apt8


    I know it's not a huge cost, but on top of the cost of the actual sockets, the installation if you're getting someone to do it, and the fact that you'd need more than one if you wanted to charge in another room. It's also nice to have the portability of a dedicated charger.


  • #5464
    Travis Wide Rhino
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Travis Wide Rhino


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  • #5465
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,656 ✭✭✭corkie


    Apt8 wrote: »
    I know it's not a huge cost, but on top of the cost of the actual sockets, the installation if you're getting someone to do it, and the fact that you'd need more than one if you wanted to charge in another room. It's also nice to have the portability of a dedicated charger.


    Not really bargain unless your comfortable doing DIY electrical work. There is the alternative of extension leads (incl. surge protection) with ports. Or surge cubes.

    I got a belkin one last year from maplin (but unfortunately it no longer charges at full power) still protects my laptop, powers a mobile rooter and usb powered alarm clock.


  • #5466
    Apt8
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Apt8


    Ah not trying to be negative, hence why I prefaced my post with how I hate to be that guy, just highlighting the point. I can imagine they are handy and if you can get them at a good price go for it.
    Just speaking as someone who has studied Electrical/Electronic Eng, the quality of these things can be pretty nasty for something that's going to be permanently powered!


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  • #5467
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,550 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    You can use one of these to check if the socket is wired up wrong
    http://martindale-electric.co.uk/martindale-cp501-classic-check-plug-240v-socket-tester-p-277.html

    It won't pick up stuff like mixing up earth and neutral , nor connections that aren't fully tightened or overtightened, so it can't be use to tell you the soket is 100% right.


    Get a small extension lead for your USB chargers, ones with switches are good. Any problems get a new charger or extension. To stop people "borrowing" the chargers cable tie them to extension lead.

    BTW Double adaptors are a fire risk if you plug high power stuff into them so best not to be tempted to use them.



    Anyway these days TV's , Satellite boxes, Blu-Ray players , stereos all have USB. And Dealz do a nice €1.50 power bank


  • #5468
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,656 ✭✭✭corkie


    Apt8 wrote: »
    ..... the quality of these things can be pretty nasty for something that's going to be permanently powered!

    Normally specious of these devices as well. But the BG brand is a good quality version: - ASTA Approved, Manufactured to BS 1363-2, EN 60950-1

    Here is an example tear-down of a poor quality version to be avoided.
    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    You can use one of these to check if the socket is wired up wrong
    http://martindale-electric.co.uk/martindale-cp501-classic-check-plug-240v-socket-tester-p-277.html
    .....

    BTW Double adaptors are a fire risk if you plug high power stuff into them so best not to be tempted to use them.

    That tester would add another £17, but would be handy for an electrician or someone changing sockets regularly.

    I have been doing DIY electric jobs since I was a teenager. So know how to replace a socket/light bulb etc. (even use to make homemade extension leads way back then (not recommend anymore for safety reasons, also they are allot cheaper now)).

    I assume your referring to double adapters like this one: -
    31lm-Rk9QBL.jpg


  • #5469
    TireeTerror
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,271 ✭✭✭TireeTerror


    Can we move on from this electrical plug convo, its so boring now and way off topic.


  • #5470
    Mr Bloat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,234 ✭✭✭Mr Bloat


    TireeTerror wrote: »
    Can we move on from this electrical plug convo, its so boring now and way off topic.

    Yeah! I can't understand why the mods allow chat about Argos products in the Argos chat thread. Can we split the thread into a no chat chat thread and a chat chat thread, please? :rolleyes:


  • #5471
    TireeTerror
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,271 ✭✭✭TireeTerror


    Mr Bloat wrote: »
    Yeah! I can't understand why the mods allow chat about Argos products in the Argos chat thread. Can we split the thread into a no chat chat thread and a chat chat thread, please? :rolleyes:

    I never said it wasnt allowed, I simply think the boring as hell send you to sleep ****e about electrical sockets has run its course.


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  • #5472
    bigpink
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭bigpink


    True it clogs the thread mivevto the DIY forum if it goes on and on


  • #5473
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,321 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    The chat here is so ............ electrifying :pac:




















    I'll get me coat/


  • #5474
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,750 ✭✭✭degsie


    Yeah, put a plug in it guys.


  • #5475
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,656 ✭✭✭corkie


    TireeTerror wrote: »
    Can we move on from this electrical plug convo, its so boring now and way off topic.


    Maybe if you provide a link to another bargain maybe people could discuss that instead.

    Maybe these: - Tile Slim Phone and Wallet Item Finder.

    At €27.99 they are expensive enough and reviews have them not working great at what there are supposed to do. Plus no stock in Cork branches!



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  • #5476
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,441 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    corkie wrote: »
    At €27.99 they are expensive enough and reviews have them not working great at what there are supposed to do. Plus no stock in Cork branches!

    Not really a bargain then though, is it? :confused:


  • #5477
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,378 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    dulpit wrote: »
    Not really a bargain then though, is it? :confused:

    It's the chat thread... Bargains go in the bargain thread :P


  • #5478
    Felix Jones is God
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,160 ✭✭✭Felix Jones is God


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    It's the chat thread... Bargains go in the bargain thread :P

    It's in bargain alerts :D


  • #5479
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    muffler wrote: »
    The chat here is so ............ electrifying :pac:

    I'll get me coat/

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    emmetkenny wrote: »
    It's the chat thread... Bargains go in the bargain thread :P
    Felix Jones is God wrote: »
    It's in bargain alerts :D

    New debate/chat topic: Do 'chat' threads belong in the Bargains Alerts section of Boards?

    :D


  • #5480
    Simon201
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭Simon201


    Ok so this doesn't seem to be available in any store right now, but did anyone get one?
    It seems to be a good price. Any other Android TV seems to be much more at the moment. And could the likes of Kodi and other stuff that people talk about in the Android tv box thread be installed on this?

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...7C14419667.htm


  • #5481
    dunworth1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,342 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    Argos site down for exciting changes?


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  • #5482
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,799 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    dunworth1 wrote: »
    Argos site down for exciting changes?

    New Catalogue out tomorrow :cool:


  • #5483
    dunworth1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,342 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    New Catalogue out tomorrow :cool:

    :eek: woah that came fast didn't realize it was new catalogue day


  • #5484
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,378 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    I wonder how many pricing error will pop up!!


  • #5485
    arkrow
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 158 ✭✭arkrow


    Errors are rare since sainsburys bought them, honored errors even rarer.


  • #5486
    dunworth1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,342 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    wonder will we finally get the uk website upgrade?


  • #5487
    Quazzie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,108 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    dunworth1 wrote: »
    wonder will we finally get the uk website upgrade?

    I hope not because the UK argos is pants.


  • #5488
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    dunworth1 wrote: »
    :eek: woah that came fast didn't realize it was new catalogue day

    Ah shi7! Just spent around 200e in there yesterday


  • #5489
    dingding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,937 ✭✭✭dingding


    dunworth1 wrote: »
    Argos site down for exciting changes?

    Explains why checkargos.com is not working.


  • #5490
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,036 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Reserved an item yesterday, and now it's gone off the website. What's the protocol there?


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  • #5491
    dingding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,937 ✭✭✭dingding


    Basq wrote: »
    Reserved an item yesterday, and now it's gone off the website. What's the protocol there?

    Probably ok. If you ring their phone stock checker it should give you price and availability. Got stuff here after it was removed from website.


  • #5492
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,194 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Basq wrote: »
    Reserved an item yesterday, and now it's gone off the website. What's the protocol there?

    Loads of stuff will still be on the in store item system but not on the site do a screen grab of your reservation and pop in store tomorrow.


  • #5493
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,036 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    Loads of stuff will still be on the in store item system but not on the site do a screen grab of your reservation and pop in store tomorrow.
    Yeah, went in today.. no problem in picking it up!


  • #5494
    booooonzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭booooonzo


    Got some argos and 1 for all vouchers recently.
    Was going to get a GoPro hero 5 black in argos, It was 20 quid more expensive than say PcWorld but now it's gone up to 470 over night and it wasn't even on sale!
    70 quid more expensive than anywhere else and 65 more than argos uk.

    Whats that about? will argos in NI take gift cards from the south?


  • #5495
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,641 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    booooonzo wrote: »
    Got some argos and 1 for all vouchers recently.
    Was going to get a GoPro hero 5 black in argos, It was 20 quid more expensive than say PcWorld but now it's gone up to 470 over night and it wasn't even on sale!
    70 quid more expensive than anywhere else and 65 more than argos uk.

    Whats that about? will argos in NI take gift cards from the south?

    Do Argos not price match ?


  • #5496
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,821 ✭✭✭phill106


    From http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=102363006&postcount=384

    Just got a call from argos today.....
    Was expecting them to cancel my order and tell me how silly I was for thinking i could get a king size mattress for 67 euro....



    I was wrong, being delivered friday :P


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  • #5497
    booooonzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭booooonzo


    Kat1170 wrote: »
    Do Argos not price match ?

    I called in and it's only for toys and small kitchen appliances


  • #5498
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,036 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Say I purchase an item worth €65 and it's eligible under the 25% off Homewares voucher code.. will I also get the 10 euro voucher?


  • #5499
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,285 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Basq wrote: »
    Say I purchase an item worth €65 and it's eligible under the 25% off Homewares voucher code.. will I also get the 10 euro voucher?

    No- you pay 50 at the till for a fiver voucher- or 100 for a tenner voucher- you actually have to spend the 50+ or the 100+ to trigger the voucher- you're not supposed to get it on a 45 spend (etc) They've gotten a lot tighter on these........


  • #5500
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,036 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    ^ Gotcha.. so if I throw something small into make up the €1.25 difference, I do get the voucher though?


  • #5501
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,285 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Basq wrote: »
    ^ Gotcha.. so if I throw something small into make up the €1.25 difference, I do get the voucher though?

    Yes. A couple of plastic bags- which you can repurpose as bin bags would even do it.


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