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Subject:Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
From:Angus Gordon
Date:Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:28:41 -0700

As an added bonus the description indicates your mp3 cannot smoke. Why has it taken so long to invent smokeless electronics? Lucas, where have you been?

Angus

> On Jul 20, 2015, at 9:21 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> 
> This is what I was thinking of buying. I don't need the cig lighter receptacle , but the voltmeter would be handy just for an at a glance check
> 
> http://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-Adapter-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Sockets-Digital-Voltmeter-p-949446.html
> 
> Alistair
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 20, 2015, at 8:45 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
>>>