Socket with slimest back connections?

[Mark Wright]

Hi, The walls have been chased out and he fitted 25mm back boxes and to be fair you can't really go any deeper but one socket on a ring is feeding a spur so three cables and yes you can fit it in but really id like a bit more room.

Are there any sockets that have very thin connections on the back?
Thanks

 

[telectrix]

is the socket one of those awful flat plate abortions. these need deeper boxs, usually 35mm.

 

[Mark Wright]

Hi, thanks for your reply

At first he wanted a USB socket he bought but there was no way that was going to fit, the current socket I'd say the connection on the back are protruding about normal. What I'm wondering if anything exists with very slim connections on the back.

 

[telectrix]

BG USB sockets will fit on a 25mm back box, although some care with dressing 3 cables would help.

 

[Mark Wright]

The problem I had with the previous USB socket is it didn't have that notch at the bottom where the cables enter the box.

I'm probably being a bit picky but if anything exists thinner than the two pictured above that would be great.

 

[davesparks]

The USB twin sockets in Schneiders 'ultimate' range come with an extension collar to allow them to be fitted to a 25mm flush box.

 

[Mark Wright]

Doh extension colar looks just what I require - never seen these.
Thanks

but if anyone wants to add anything else that be great.

 

[LukeD]

I hate the USB sockets . `Unless they are a lot better , i have heard too many stories of them not be safe enough for charging ??

 

[davesparks]

I hate the USB sockets . `Unless they are a lot better , i have heard too many stories of them not be safe enough for charging ??

In what way unsafe?

Where have you heard the stories?

 

[Mark Wright]

I don't know about that but don't you have to remove them for insulation resistance tests?

 

[Mark Wright]

and I guess there not fused etc

 

[LukeD]

In what way unsafe?

Where have you heard the stories?

Mobile phone forums etc etc . Something about many of them not having much of a safety regulator etc built into them .many people saying use a plug in charger is far safer for the protection of the item been charged etc ??

 

[MJPD29]

I hate the USB sockets . `Unless they are a lot better , i have heard too many stories of them not be safe enough for charging ??

I leave my phone plugged into one every night and have done for 4 years, so does my wife at the other side of the bed. Haven't had any issues yet

 

[Mark Wright]

Not going too off topic but technically now you mention it an unfused supply off a ring? maybe theres a reg being broken there.

 

[Midwest]

I think the usb charger thing was down to poor quality products, which includes the socket outlet, not just the usb charger, if I recall. I would use electrical accessories from a reputable manufacturer, then the usb charger shouldn’t be a problem.

I’ve also used those spacers before in such circumstances. If I recall, they were a bit fiddly to fit, but did the trick. Obviously need pairing with the socket manufacturer.

 

[DPG]

Mobile phone forums etc etc . Something about many of them not having much of a safety regulator etc built into them .many people saying use a plug in charger is far safer for the protection of the item been charged etc ??

You are much more likely to have issues with cheap/counterfeit plug-in chargers than decent quality USB sockets.

 

[davesparks]

Mobile phone forums etc etc . Something about many of them not having much of a safety regulator etc built into them .many people saying use a plug in charger is far safer for the protection of the item been charged etc ??

I think, as with everything, if a low quality one is used then there may be problems. But the same is true of plug in chargers too.

 

[davesparks]

Not going too off topic but technically now you mention it an unfused supply off a ring? maybe theres a reg being broken there.

What do you mean? Where is there an unfused supply from a ring?

 

[Mark Wright]

it does seem a bit dodgy - the transformer malfunctions fine the MCB trips but on a ring there is also a broken leg and 32A MCB = fry time.

Anyway thanks guys for your help. Not been on here for ages. Nice to see some regular faces who always have the best advice

 

[DPG]

it does seem a bit dodgy - the transformer malfunctions fine the MCB trips but on a ring there is also a broken leg and 32A MCB = fry time.

Anyway thanks guys for your help. Not been on here for ages. Nice to see some regular faces who always have the best advice

It wouldn't break the ring leg if the USB Socket fails though.