Tag: USB

Hager Sollysta 2 Gang Socket with USB

The Hager Sollysta 2 Gang Socket with USB (model number *SS82-USBCC) is a double pole socket and features two USB-C ports with a current rating of 3 amps an output power of 27 watts which is shared.

The square terminals can accept 3 x 2.5 mm², 3 x 4 mm², and 2 x 6 mm² cables, with two earth terminals provided and joined by a connecting bar and providing earth to the metalwork.

The socket has a width of 146 mm and height of 86 mm, while the depth is 31.5 mm requiring a minimum back box depth of 25 mm.

Variants

A number of variants exist including a flat socket (WFSS82-USBCC) with a 10 mm spacer (model number WMUSBS) for use with a 25 mm back box, however when used without a 35 mm back box is required.

Wickes 13 amp 1 Gang Socket with USB

The Wickes 13 amp 1 Gang Socket with USB is a raised profile, square-edged, white plastic single gang socket with switch, and also includes two USB-A ports. The USB ports have a current rating of 2.1 amps which is shared between the two, and are located at the top of the socket above the mains socket.

The switch has a red indicator which is visible when the switch is in the on position.

The terminal capacity of the rear connections are 3 x 2.5 mm², 3 x 4.0 mm² and 2 x 6.0 mm² cables. The minimum required back box depth is 25 mm.

The faceplate has a width and height of 86 mm, and depth of 31 mm.

Included in the package are two fixing screws and white plastic covers.

Crabtree Capital Double Socket with USB

The Crabtree Capital Double Socket with USB (model number 4306/USB/D) offers two USB-A sockets capable of providing a shared 2.1 amps for a total of 10.5 watts power output. It being a variant of the Crabtree Capital Double Socket, most other features remain the same unless stated below.

Of note, the USB sockets are slightly recessed which may pose problems when attempting to use with some cables or devices, depending on plug thickness.

The minimum required back box depth is 35mm.

Crabtree Capital Double Socket

The Crabtree Capital Double Socket (model number 4306) is a raised two-gang socket which features rectangle switches located in the centre of the faceplate. The switches have ‘- ON -‘ visible when in the on position.

Each of the terminal screws are accessible when looking down on the faceplate.

On the rear are live and neutral terminals, alongside two earth terminals which are joined by a large aluminium bar which providing earthing to the fixing screws as well. The rear of the socket is joined to the faceplate with four screws. Different revisions of this socket exist with round and square terminals, as well as varying of the terminal position. The terminals are capable of accepting 3 x 2.5mm² or 2 x 4mm² cables.

The minimum required back box depth is 25mm.

Variants

There are two variants of this specific socket – a single-pole (model number 4306/S) and double-pole (model number 4306/D) with the single-pole variety usually being slightly cheaper. Other variants also exist including the inclusion of USB sockets, neon indicators (model number 4306/3D), and outboard rocker switches (model number 4307) amongst others.