Which USB sockets?

[Mottie]

I want to change a couple of my twin Crabtree sockets to twin sockets with USB connectors. Are there any makes that are better than others? Any makes to avoid?

 

[crystal ball]

I tend to use Hager, Crabtree are ok, MK used to be the best but IMHO they have slipped down the charts, avoid cheap unknown brands

 

[Nozzle]

Crabtree now do a USB version, I had one fitted a few years back just after the elctrician swore blind that Crabtree don't do them.

Nozzle

 

[Mottie]

Thanks. Just looking at both Hager and Crabtree and they both need 35mm back boxes. Not sure what I have so I’ll check first before ordering - don’t really want to use a spacer. Was hoping for a hassle free swap over.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/schneide...-socket-2-1a-2-outlet-usb-charger-white/5429j

Any good?

 

[winston1]

Whatever one you get make sure the USB sockets are not obscured by a cable from a 13A plug or wall wart, i.e. immediately above or below the 13A socket.

 

[AndyPRK]

check the depth MK ones require

 

[RF Lighting]

The newer MK ones fit a 25mm back box now. The first generation didn’t.

 

[sparkwright]

Do NOT use BG.

 

[AndyPRK]

Why not BG ?

 

[sparkwright]

Just lately the terminals have snapped inside - not that I ever used much of it.

Also experienced the USB port having a prolapse.

Their grid switches fail after a short time in my experience. Not my choice to fit them.