One gang socket with USB

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Has anybody come across a one gang socket outlet with a single USB socket (with or without a 3 pin square socket)? Nearest I can find is a one gang plate with 4 x USB's but a bit pricey at £23 + VAT.

My daughter wants to plug in a NEST wireless thermostat - which still needs a wired power connection. This has a power cable with USB both ends. The idea was to put this on the living room wall (it has a wall mounting plate) with the USB cable through the wall to a socket on the other side - but there is only room for a single socket. Ideally it would be USB only then I can wire it 6 amp from a lighting connection but could use an intermediate FCU if need be.

Grateful for ideas.
 
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A wireless thermostat ,that needs a wire that connects to the mains ?? Is that a wireless thermostat ?
 
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Many thanks. Now found a Knightsbridge 13A socket + 1A USB on TLC website which is perfect for the job. Thanks all.

Thinking this through further, is there any reason I cannot cut the USB plug off the remote end of the charger cable and connect into an fcu with a 1amp fuse. A USB lead is just 2 wires I assume, albeit very fine. It seems to be a lot neater?
 
Unless I've misread your intentions there...

You're going to put 230v AC down a USB cable?!?! :eek::eek: You'll destroy the Nest and possibly kill someone also.
 
is there any reason I cannot cut the USB plug off the remote end of the charger cable and connect into an fcu with a 1amp fuse
Are you serious?? You do know usb power output generally is 5v and that the sockets have a built in power supply? Connecting a usb to 230v would kill the thermostat and possibly you
 
Are you serious?? You do know usb power output generally is 5v and that the sockets have a built in power supply? Connecting a usb to 230v would kill the thermostat and possibly you


I knew there was a reason. Good job I asked, blame the 'flu jab I had today.
 
Blimey , I have a wireless kettle and didnt even know:LOL::LOL::LOL:
I think you'll find that 'wireless' refers to the means of communication with other devices, not the source of power to the device - it may be battery powered, but will often use mains-derived power - at least 'at one end' of the 'wireless communication'. Like virtually all of them, my WiFi router is 'wireless' (the 'Wi' of WiFi is a clue) but is still requires mains-derived power to work. Wirelessly-interconnected mains-powered smoke alarms are common. etc. etc.

Kind Regards, John
 

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