3 pin double wall socket with usb slots

doniem

Hi folks,
I was reading about these wall sockets you can now buy with a USB slot in them for charging mobiles, ipods, tablets, etc. So far I can only find singleUK compatible ones online but plenty of US ones with double sockets. Can anyone tell me where to get double ones if possible and also if anyone has used them is there much difference in fitting them as opposed to a regular wall plate.
Many thanks for any advice.

sparks24

Never seeing them they be handy alright. Strange there not in the double they would be the most Common so the best market for sales keep lookin

Stoner

http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/2608uml/extension-lead-8g-surge-usb/dp/PL10498?in_merch=Featured%20Products&MER=e-bb45-00001001

the back box for that socket would be deeper than a standard one, if the socket you are taking out is mounted to a 25mm flush box you may find it hard to fit that in, you'd have to remove the back box and recess it further/replace with a 35mm deep box, but you might be lucky.



I got a unit that plugs into a socket that gives 3 no switched sockets and a pair of switched USB chargers all via light surge protection for about 6 pounds from CPC, can't find it on their site just yet but will link you to it if i do.


edit

here they re on sale

http://cpc.farnell.com/productimages/farnell/standard/PL10863-40.jpg

I'm happy with mine its hidden behind the TV I can switch the USBs separately to charge the mouse and wii controllers as my media PC is never on long enough to charge the mouse

doniem

Thanks for the reply Stoner, that's not exactly what I'm looking for but i appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'm looking for these for a new build but if it was for an existing house you're suggestion would probably be the way to go.

doniem

sparks24 wrote: »

Never seeing them they be handy alright. Strange there not in the double they would be the most Common so the best market for sales keep lookin

You'd imagine it would make more sense but sure i suppose this is what dragons den is for

Stoner

for what it's worth I was looking for these for a new build too about 1 month ago and could not find a twin either only a single. If the job goes a head we'll need a good few of them so I'm hoping the twin comes out too, but I'd imagine that any format of this socket will require a deep back box.

RockyTwoArms

FYI;
http://www.amazon.com/Newer-Technology-Power2U-Outlet-Charging/dp/B0065I114K

Robbie.G

RockyTwoArms wrote: »

FYI;
http://www.amazon.com/Newer-Technology-Power2U-Outlet-Charging/dp/B0065I114K

Only prob that's American so our plugs won't fit them