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Subject:Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
From:Abel Longoria
Date:Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:47:19 -0500

Guess it could work if that AC wall plug with usb ports is wired to an
onboard DC/AC inverter... that would work.

Abel.

On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I'd probably use a black blank plate then drill out two holes for some
> blue sea products that way they're wired up to 12v all of the time.
>
> Having the USB sockets integrated in a 110v wall plug/plate means the usb
> ports need 110v in order to operate (even though he voltage is being
> stepped way down) so if your're off the grid and no shore power is
> available those wall plug usb ports won't work. not sure you can route a
> separate 12v power source to just those usb ports on the wall outlet or
> not. highly doubtful since they're made for home applications.
>
> Just thinking out loud here...
> Abel.
>
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> On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 10:41 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca>
> wrote:
>
>> That's the third variation they make ... one receptacle and two USB
>> ports.  I've not use that one.
>>
>> On 20-Jul-2015, at 12:31, T Collins wrote:
>>
>> > I actually have one of these in my kitchen not the same model numbers,
>> but
>> > you get the idea:
>> >
>> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-Decora-15-Amp-Tamper-Resistant-Combination-Receptacle-and-USB-Charger-White-R02-T5631-00W/205730876
>> > .
>> >
>> > HTH,
>> > Tony
>>
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