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And then when that $1 transformer (probably off by a factor of 10) fails, you have to replace your whole outlet? No thanks.
by voltagex_ 11y ago
And then when that $1 transformer (probably off by a factor of 10) fails, you have to replace your whole outlet? No thanks.
- throwanem 11y agoOutlets are cheap and easy to wire. Running low-voltage cable throughout your house to supply USB ports in outlet panels isn't - especially since, at least in the US, you can't run HV and LV cable in the same conduits and still pass inspection. (Nor should you! Suddenly having 120VAC@10A on a USB port's power pins is a Bad Thing.)
- voltagex_ 11y agoYeah. I'd rather do the conversion once or twice - say, 2x high quality 5x USB ports from Anker or similar than to have it somewhere I need an electrician to modify.