UK USB charging from UK 5A lamp socket

[tk1023]

We have table lamps connected to UK 5A wall sockets (with round pins).
Looking for a solution to also charge phone/tablet from this socket (2A charging).
I have seen adapter which is inserted to the lamp bulb socket which has USB charging and a socket for the bulb but do not know where to find these.
How about an adapter to the wall socket which has USB charging and the socket for the lamp?
Would an electrician be able to make this kind of adapter?

Tapio K

 

[Mikegh]

First question that springs to mind is why ?

Table lamp sockets have a specific use, 13amp sockets are for general use such as phone charging

 

[tk1023]

First question that springs to mind is why ?

Because 13A sockets unfortunately are too far away. Especially would be needed to charge tablets while sitting where we only have those 5A sockets.

 

[Zerax]

Lamp sockets are usually switched from a wall switch.... so charging would only occur when lamp circuit was on.

 

[westward10]

Replace it with a 13A socket which has usb charging then fit a 13A plug to the lamp.

 

[Mikegh]

Replace it with a 13A socket which has usb charging then fit a 13A plug to the lamp.

Is that advisable though

It pretty much becomes a socket for "general use" then connected to a lighting circuit which may not have rcd protection either.

 

[westward10]

Agreed in will require additional rcd protection so that needs verifying but is the most obvious solution. There is nothing to say a 13A socket cannot be fitted to a lighting circuit although if wired with 1.0 cable you could argue against it.

 

[tk1023]

Lamp sockets are usually switched from a wall switch.... so charging would only occur when lamp circuit was on.

Yes, but this is acceptable.

 

[Mikegh]

Agreed in will require additional rcd protection so that needs verifying but is the most obvious solution. There is nothing to say a 13A socket cannot be fitted to a lighting circuit although if wired with 1.0 cable you could argue against it.

Ya I wasn't sure about the rcd requirements,.not familiar enough with UK rules

I think I'd be against the switch from dedicated 5amp to 13amp which can end up with appliances being plugged in

Last point I suppose can be argued either way. May be ok if only used for lamp and charger

 

[westward10]

Yes, but this is acceptable.

Nothing to say it isn't.