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Double USB sockets for €8.50

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  • #2
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users Posts: 9,114 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    pajoemccracken wrote: »
    Should be nationwide.
    It's on the Woodie's website too, €5 delivery*: https://www.woodies.ie/masterplug-2-gang-13a-switched-socket-with-2-x-usb-1133844

    *"FREE delivery will be provided on all Orders in excess of €470." :pac:


  • #3
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭maik3n


    RobertFoster wrote: »
    It's on the Woodie's website too, €5 delivery*: https://www.woodies.ie/masterplug-2-gang-13a-switched-socket-with-2-x-usb-1133844

    *"FREE delivery will be provided on all Orders in excess of €470." :pac:
    Are we getting crossed wires here (pardon the pun)

    OP mentions a BG offer but the above link is for masterplug.
    I guess it's probably much the same anywho and Masterplug are a known/reputable brand. :cool:


  • #4
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users Posts: 9,114 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    maik3n wrote: »
    Are we getting crossed wires here (pardon the pun)

    OP mentions a BG offer but the above link is for masterplug.
    I guess it's probably much the same anywho and Masterplug are a known/reputable brand. :cool:
    The attached image in the OP says Masterplug with the product code 1133844 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


  • #5
    NobodyImportant
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭NobodyImportant


    I have a good few of these already in the house, they have them a long time at €10. Pretty good quality.


  • #6
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭maik3n


    pajoemccracken wrote: »
    Hi,
    BG brand Double USB sockets for €8.50 in Woodies Limerick in store.
    loads of stock
    Should be nationwide.
    3.1 Amps shared.
    Nice quality IMO.
    Bought 6.
    Pretty good reviews on amazon
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/BG-Electrical-Double-Socket-sockets/dp/B01MZ2DRR9?th=1

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    RobertFoster wrote: »
    The attached image in the OP says Masterplug with the product code 1133844 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    Multiple wires crossed then. :p
    I probably should have checked the image.


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  • #7
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Spec sheet on it here
    https://www.bgelectrical.uk/public/downloads/data-sheets/usb/double-13-amp-socket-outlet-with-usb-charger-900-series.pdf

    I wondered what the standby power was on these. claims to be <75mW


  • #8
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Will these replace the need to have a phone charger for tablets/phones?

    I have quick chargers for Samsung notes/galaxy's.


    I'm guessing these will slow charge them?


  • #9
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    Johnny Dogs wrote: »
    Will these replace the need to have a phone charger for tablets/phones?

    I have quick chargers for Samsung notes/galaxy's.


    I'm guessing these will slow charge them?

    Quick chargers are getting quicker, if you have a OnePlus 3 or later these will charge your phone at 1/4 of the speed of your normal charger.

    For a galaxy it will charge at between 1/2 and 1/3 of the normal speed.

    USB A is in the process of being phased out and being replaced by USB C. It's probably a while away but by 2025 you won't be able to use these. I think there are even some phones already that have USB C on both the phone side and the charger side.


  • #10
    Absoluvely
    Registered Users Posts: 1,316 ✭✭✭Absoluvely


    GarIT wrote: »
    I think there are even some phones already that have USB C on both the phone side and the charger side.

    Pixel 2


  • #11
    AS1890
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭AS1890


    Absoluvely wrote: »
    Pixel 2

    Nest Outdoor iQ Camera has Type C both ends too. More devices should have it.


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  • #12
    toby2111
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    This might be a stupid question but I thought I read this somewere - Do these USB sockets stop charging when your device is fully charged? And then the battery could drain? Unlike the quick chargers that keep it at 100%.


  • #13
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    toby2111 wrote: »
    This might be a stupid question but I thought I read this somewere - Do these USB sockets stop charging when your device is fully charged? And then the battery could drain? Unlike the quick chargers that keep it at 100%.

    That's controlled by your phone


  • #14
    pawrick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,721 ✭✭✭pawrick


    Bought two of these to try out last time they were reduced to 8 euro in woodies, they seem fine but they are incredably slow compared to a fast charger.


  • #15
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,231 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    I put one in the other day. Deffo not 3.1A. Very low power output= slow charging


  • #16
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    ted1 wrote: »
    I put one in the other day. Deffo not 3.1A. Very low power output= slow charging

    It is 3.1A split between the two ports, each port maxes out at 2A but some phones won't draw more than 1A or even 0.5A from a different brand charger than their own.


  • #17
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,231 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    GarIT wrote: »
    It is 3.1A split between the two ports, each port maxes out at 2A but some phones won't draw more than 1A or even 0.5A from a different brand charger than their own.

    I reckon it’s only giving about .2A. The tablet even gives a message to say it’s connected to a low power charger. And I’ve never seen that before even with .5A


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