USB Plug Sockets – A quick glance!
USB Plug Socket with integrated charging outlets is the must-have electrical accessory. While many socket sets are being included as standard on refurbishments and new builds, you can easily find them in offices and airports. Additionally, they can be retrofitted by replacing the existing power sockets everywhere.
All good and great about the idea of installing a socket set, there are a few things you should take into consideration. USB plug sockets have become the standard connection for charging almost all types of devices. The connection, at the other end of the cable, might change, however, for this is the default option to connect a charging device. This, for sure, would change at some of the other points because, for the foreseeable future, USB is the most preferred choice of:
· Wearable tech such as GPS watches
· Portable Bluetooth Speakers
· Wristbands and fitness devices
· Kindles and other reading devices
Prior to the launch of USB charging sockets, there was a need of 3 pin plug adapter to connect to a traditional power socket. Until a few years back, most devices were supplied with these, however, this is no longer the case. This is cut the distribution and manufacturing costs. They could be bulky and need larger packaging, however, most prominently for manufacturers, items can be packed and supplied across the globe with the same contents in the box. Though it was a great option for them, same cannot be said for the user.
Integrated USB socket sets are a great way for streamlining device charging by getting rid of the adapters thus helping you save money and leaving the 3 pin power sockets free for other devices. However, what should you take into consideration before relying on the convenience of a wall socket with USB ports?
Amperage is the most important factor that you should compare when looking for USB charging sockets. Try to find out how many amps the outlets are rated at. Amps define the strength of the flow or the strength of the electric current. This is of great importance as devices such as iPads need a higher flow or amps to charge effectively, typically 2.1amps. on the other hand, most phones need only 1.0 amps. Thus, you need to ensure the amperage for the USB plug sockets is rated at around 2 amps.
Most modern gadgets and devices use “intelligent charging” circuitry. In simple words, they would take the maximum amperage they can to ensure optimum charging. You can safely plug the phone to higher rated USB outlet, however, if you have to charge a tablet or any gadget that need a higher charge rate, into a 1.0 amp socket, it would charge slowly and it might not even indicate it is charging.
The common problem is several integrated USB double sockets advertise the rated amperage for both outlets combined. This is correct because of the majority of these ‘share’ the amps between the USB sockets. This is absolutely fine as long as you plug in only one device to charge.
If you are looking forward to investing in either a
then buy the one that shares a minimum of 3.1 amps. There are only a few companies in the market that are offering such sockets. They are worth an investment if you want quick charging on multiple gadgets and devices. You can find the best quality USB plug sockets on Crabtree India – a one-stop shop for a range of electrical products.
