

| Subject: | Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install |
| From: | Roy Nicholl |
| Date: | Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:51:25 -0300 |
Abel: That's what I do at the moment. I have not found a DC input USB port that would be a drop-in fit ... they would all require fabricating my own mount and face plates. On 20-Jul-2015, at 12:47, Abel Longoria wrote: > 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. >> >> >> >> >> 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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