@Back 4 More They aren't putting out full power when not in use. In fact Leviton wrote a paper a while back shwing that these could even pay for themselves compared to "dumb" chargers that don't sense and then deliver power. I am sure they have to use a microvolt or something but it's not much. I will see if I can check that with my analyzer the next time i have one
Just want to add that a lot of those USB bricks put out more power than those outlets provide. That's why those power bricks are so big. iPads are some of the worst offenders and may not even charge if they're on while plugged in. And most devices will slow charge since they're not getting the needed amperage. I do love these outlets and have a few installed but there are some caveats.
The problem with these things is that each phone has its own fast charging technology, and comes with a matching charger which supports that technology. So these outlets look nice and clean, but they will not fast charge your phone.
That's because apple refuses to follow electrical standards. Thus making a fuckery if everything. Android phones mostly follow usb electric standards. Similar to pc. Thus making industry uniformity. Apple is evil causes stupidity.
Like my OnePlus, it has a fast charge that only works with its own chargers. I can still charge it off of any usb outlet, but OnePlus fast charging is different in that they put more controls in the charger, so the battery can stay cooler. Then also with this system, in 5 years, it will be 100$ outdated with usb z or something.
Depends on the type. Smaller ones fit okay with USB plugged in as well. I have one bigger one that I use and I have to use it upside down in the top socket in order to make it fit with the USB plugged in at the same time.
Okay; nothing to do with this video but: I’m new to your channel, read your “about” page and didn’t know where else to ask so I’ll do it here. Is your occupation(other than or prior to, putting out this channel) in lawn care since that is a lot of your content? Asking because you have a wide range of knowledge in many areas of DIY. Also curious why the name Silver Cymbal? Thank you for the videos, the content is excellent but the presentation is what really sets you apart from others on you tube.You speak clearly and quickly and get right to the point. The video illustrates your commentary with closeups exactly where needed and your instinct to anticipate a viewers observations/questions and then address them during the video leaves us with a clear understanding of what your presenting.Really impressed with your range of knowledge and your communication skills. Just a wonderful channel!
Where I live the electrician that came to my place when asked about these said because the wire is very fine they can cause fires. He tells people when building their houses not to use them.
I’ve seen these before and wasn’t that interested. But pointing out the fact that you eliminate the charging block makes it a more appealing idea! Thanks 🤩
Yeah but charging your phone with this is considered using a third party charger. You can throw out the phone's warranty because no phone manufacturer is going to replace your fried phone which is destroyed by a third party charger.
@@lehelzelenka207I mean if it was some dollar store or gas station charger sure but I'm sure leviton has plenty of experience with power management and doesn't want to fry your devices and probably doesn't want to start any fires or and problems because yunno, they make a large majority of the wall plugs
After seeing how long the “electrician” installed that receptacle with that much exposed wire at the terminal, and without the screw being straight, I’d probably want to check and fix every single device. The exposed wire would fail any inspection. I’d also be willing to bet that receptacle is not rated to hold 3 wires on each side like that and should have been spliced, with just a single wire going to the terminals. No electrician who cares about his work would “backstab” the outlet either.
If I were a customer who had that done I would definitely take pictures and talk to the company about either fixing it or getting a refund. That is completely unacceptable.
There was a Canadian by the name of Robertson who invented a square end screwdriver.The green was for #6,red#8,black#10 that fits into those screw heads.The Robertson also fits into Philips,it is,in my opinion,a much better screw system.This device uses the green.
You actually need those power blocks for fast charging and they also add a couple of inches of extra length for when you're charging your device and using it
@@Shepherd4now you should use some of your own advice. You can charge it up to 40 percent faster than using an adapter. And wireless charging is also a factor. Many other details that can be said but what's the point. it's plus or minus a few minutes, so honestly who gives a shit? Thanks carryon. smh
You realize fast charging isn't needed correct? It's just a convenience. You don't "NEED" those blocks when installing a usb outlet. But it definitely lets you use your outlets full potential without blocking sometimes much needed outlet space to plug important things into.
Thank you for this, it was very helpful. I like that you used the wagyu (?) recently discussed on your previous video. I like your style; quick yet thorough, clear, concise and you cover the questions that pop up in my head while listening, lol. I appreciate your channel!
The problem is that these most likely are not fast charging and definitely not super fast charging. These also may no be the voltage that your device requires
I didn't record it but I just did some ceiling lights and they are amazing. I pre attach them on the ground then make the final connections with one hand, other holds the light, so much easier.
I am having a flashback about the time when my dad used a thin copper cable to power a microwave, electric oven and a lightbulb. My mom uses the microwave only and guess what happened, the male socket melted and the wire heated up to an abnormal level.
For the reasons you mentioned in the video is the reason why I bought some a few weeks ago. Sometimes you can find a good buy on them, I got two dynex from Best Buy for $16
I looked at these a while ago and decided they are not worth it. None of these USB outlets are GFCI compliant, so they cant be used in kitchens or bathrooms. The few other places I charge my devices by an outlet, have so many other devices connected, I use a power strip. With the power strip, I have plenty of places to plug devices.
Thanks for the helpful info. I suppose a few drawbacks are: lack of resettable test buttons, having to choose between inserting large block plugs/large power adapters or USB cables due to overcrowding, and lack of proprietary fast charging USB capability.
My uncle installed one of these a while back it didnt charge devices very fast so make sure the outlet you buy is good quality and is at least 1.5 amps preferably 2 or more especially if your plugging in things like tablets they draw alot more power
I installed the Eaton & Leviton in my office, both charge a macbook very very slowly, depending on what you are doing it may actually discharge due to heavy CPU loads.
I've installed a few of these here in Australia, which uses 240 volt. I've noticed that they can get warm when not being used, so they must use some power when they have nothing plugged in. Just need to ensure that there's plenty of space around them when they're installed into a cavity.
They can be quite expensive, it's basically the equivalent of two power adapters plus two AC outlets. It guess the price depends a lot on how much power the USB ports can deliver. It's probably listed on spec sheets somewhere.
Not gonna happen. Phones come with faster chargers every year. So the price will only ever come down on obsolete, out dated units. Plus different brands use different fast charging methods. So if I had gotten the best possible outlet for my phone last year (a samsung note 9 using samsung fast charging 2.0) not only would it not be compatible with my gf's iPhone 10s, but when I buy my new Samsung Note 20, I'll have to replace all the outlets with ones that have samsung's new 10w fast charging, or I'm not getting the most out of my phone, and I'll just end up using a stand alone brick anyway. Charging tech moves too fast right now to build it into your house unless you've got money to throw away, everyone in your house uses the same charger, AND you don't mind replacing it every time you get a new phone.
@@NicholasLittlejohn That mitigates the problem a little if you stick with the same brand of phone. But does nothing to help if your household has both samsung and apple phones. If my gf plugs her iphone 10s into my samsung fast charger, it charges for 30 seconds to a minute and then stops. Because samsung and apple use different methods to achieve their "fast charging".
Wish that they have PD, IQ and Quick Charge charging support for this product at least 18w-30w supported. That you'll say "no more charging brick needed" Then I'll buy at any cost..
I can only understand this if an outlet near a bed or the furniture is bad, also those adapter bricks are volt and current limiters to prevent damage to your devices, I'm unaware if these outlets are...
@@silascz3535 USB is universal serial bus, the wall outlets offer low voltage charge only. Being "Universal" in the name they won't be replaced but upgraded in terms of output, because all new USB is backwards compatible the wall outlet update remains usable. Powerbricks for each device is great for the device as it charges as designed, notably faster, but it is flawed as sone chargers are rapid chargers. if charging overnight chances are these outlets will work fine despite lower charge rate. In general it is actually better to charge slower, so these outlets are probably better than a regular adapter as far as maximizing device life. I can see these being handy for a laptop on a desk no power brick & don't have to worry about losing the adapters. I do wish the connector ends had remained as equally universal though.
I have 3 of these and the biggest complaint about them is how stupidly big they are. THe one I have outside that I am using to power a nest camera was an insane squeeze. Also as pointed out the power sockets are difficult to use depending on the plug if you have anything plugged into the USB port
These look great on paper and supply the (up to 2.4a per port) aka standard usb 0.5a/500ma to any device. Modern phones require their bricks for the proprietary fast charge method the device uses if it's not present it defaults to 500ma... these plugs are good for a coffee shop but much else.
Fast charging has a standard. The issue is more that cheap power bricks only output about one amp at 5V which is painfully slow at charging modern phones.
This is a really nice outlet,far better than my Samsung charging brick🙄😓, really need those but I have literally no idea if they are available in India
I just wish thete was a 90* adapter for a USB plug like this. I updated mine about a month ago but I would still rather have a flush connection. Though all and all o do like it over using power adapter bricks.
Screw colors are silver and brass. The black wire is black on brass. If you have that many black wires please make sure you don't have two circuits feeding that box. The plugs have a bridge between the top plug and the bottom. If this bridge is cut or broken on the black side you may have two circuits feeding that wall outlet. If checking for current do confirm the outlet is dead, check both the upper and lower plugs.
Can these usb outlets provide enough power for a fire tv stick 4K? Thinking about replacing the outlet behind my tv and then being able to get rid of the cord for the fire tv 4K stick.
A lot of those outlets do not support QuickCharge3 or have lower amperage. It maybor may not be a good thing. Fast charge is hard on batteries, slow charge is slower but will preserve the battery longer: perfect for overnight charging.
I mean here (South Africa) you just have an adaptor you plug into the wall. It has a pass through for the larger mains plug and a breakout that supports more standardized European style plugs.
@@trevorwhaley3780 for many electronics and newer electrical appliances, sure. But there are a lot of devices with polarized plugs for a reason. The last thing you want is to be screwing a light bulb into your lamp and suddenly have the ring of the bulb be live.
Always make sure to have the power off when screwing the cover back on. Ask me how I know.......flat head slips right into the socket. Not a good day when that happens. I was only 5 when that happened however. Helping my grandfather. Luckily after a few seconds it kicked me off.
Hmmmmm......the charging blocks are still way cheaper. Also, I keep several of the charging blocks on surge protectors for added protection and that would be lost here. But I can see where this would benefit some people.
How many amps does it provide? I have these in my house (not usb-c which I would hope is at least 1 amp) and they only provide .5 amps, not good for things like a tablet or small laptop.
A good habit is to short out to ground after opening but before touching the wires to ensure your tester didn't mislead you somehow. Poorly thought out split outlets may have one half still live for example. You'll weld your screwdriver to the outlet but better than a surprise. Although it meets code, the push terminals are more likely to fail over time. Attaching to the screws on the side will outlast the house. Check your local electrical code, wago terminals are not approved in many areas. Check the usb is at least Qualcomm quickcharge 3.0 compatible or "power delivery" (quickcharge 4.0) with the max wattage you can get, your future devices will thank me.
Look for outlets that have a high amp output. Also, some outlets specifically say they enable fast charging. Like the video says stick with Leviton & Lutron. I have also used Feit USB outlets with good results.
fast chargers damage the battery and wear them out way quicker.... I recommend a 500ma charger(only use the fast charger if your using it at the same time)
These make me nervous. I've had a plain old gfci outlet short out because things are too close together inside. Would not willingly buy one of these and jam a high-ish power switching power supply in there too. On the other hand, I recently bought a gizmo from Anker that provides 6 charging ports with a single adapter. That really cleaned up my charging area.
My rules for any stuff like this is ONLY buy real brands Leviton, Eaton, Legrand/Lutron and you will be ok. The other garbage stuff really scares me but the bigger worry is I don't want to have issues with this for ages. I have a 7 year old Leviton outlet that is still working today after being used almost daily.
@@SilverCymbal yeah, me too, only took that one "electrician's choice" outlet going kaboom, now I only buy the commercial grade Leviton like the electrician had from the supply house. I did install a Feit Electric smart dimmer, but that's a dimmer, not a wear item like a receptacle, and Feit is still a pretty big company. Plus, I inspected the insides too...
The issue is more vampire power. Phone chargers will suck electricity passively even if they ain't charging anything. That and how are you sure the Chargers in these are any good. Like they could combust depending on how good they are at getting rid of heat.
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@Back 4 More They aren't putting out full power when not in use. In fact Leviton wrote a paper a while back shwing that these could even pay for themselves compared to "dumb" chargers that don't sense and then deliver power. I am sure they have to use a microvolt or something but it's not much. I will see if I can check that with my analyzer the next time i have one
Just want to add that a lot of those USB bricks put out more power than those outlets provide. That's why those power bricks are so big. iPads are some of the worst offenders and may not even charge if they're on while plugged in. And most devices will slow charge since they're not getting the needed amperage. I do love these outlets and have a few installed but there are some caveats.
@@phobos258 the Hubbell USB15C5W is high output 5amps 5volts or 25watts a lot more then those little 5watt iPhone blocks!
Who ever wired that outlet needs to get their a** beat for leaving the wires striped that far back
@@bobstevenson4396 devices are getting more power and hungry every year. And quick charge devices need 18 watts and up to 20v
The problem with these things is that each phone has its own fast charging technology, and comes with a matching charger which supports that technology. So these outlets look nice and clean, but they will not fast charge your phone.
That's because apple refuses to follow electrical standards. Thus making a fuckery if everything.
Android phones mostly follow usb electric standards. Similar to pc. Thus making industry uniformity.
Apple is evil causes stupidity.
Yes, this may be true. I just remodeled my kitchen and placed these at the end of my island. They may not fast charge but they do a great job.
@@Originalxlander That's not just an apple issue. Each android device uses its own charging technology.
Like my OnePlus, it has a fast charge that only works with its own chargers. I can still charge it off of any usb outlet, but OnePlus fast charging is different in that they put more controls in the charger, so the battery can stay cooler. Then also with this system, in 5 years, it will be 100$ outdated with usb z or something.
@@tomer_stern wrong, android fast charging merely depends on wattage of the brick.
Really nice to see someone take such care with the details of an install like this. Thank you for doing great work!
Thanks for watching!
I have a couple. One bad thing is you can’t plug transformer block style plugs into either outlet when the usb is in use. That sucks
Just use a wall wart remover, it's just a short extension cord.
@@stiles3711 If I wanted to use a short extension cord I wouldn’t have bought a $40 outlet. 😁
@@thefurrylittleotter3460 OK do without not my problem.
It doesn't work with regular sized small plugs either with any USB plugged in. (USB only or normal power outlets only)
Depends on the type. Smaller ones fit okay with USB plugged in as well. I have one bigger one that I use and I have to use it upside down in the top socket in order to make it fit with the USB plugged in at the same time.
Okay; nothing to do with this video but: I’m new to your channel, read your “about” page and didn’t know where else to ask so I’ll do it here. Is your occupation(other than or prior to, putting out this channel) in lawn care since that is a lot of your content? Asking because you have a wide range of knowledge in many areas of DIY. Also curious why the name Silver Cymbal? Thank you for the videos, the content is excellent but the presentation is what really sets you apart from others on you tube.You speak clearly and quickly and get right to the point. The video illustrates your commentary with closeups exactly where needed and your instinct to anticipate a viewers observations/questions and then address them during the video leaves us with a clear understanding of what your presenting.Really impressed with your range of knowledge and your communication skills. Just a wonderful channel!
Where I live the electrician that came to my place when asked about these said because the wire is very fine they can cause fires. He tells people when building their houses not to use them.
Agree.
I’ve seen these before and wasn’t that interested. But pointing out the fact that you eliminate the charging block makes it a more appealing idea! Thanks 🤩
Yeah but charging your phone with this is considered using a third party charger. You can throw out the phone's warranty because no phone manufacturer is going to replace your fried phone which is destroyed by a third party charger.
I think you should try one of the aukey's multi charger units.you may like it.
@@MidwestBoom If you tell them that their faulty charger killed your phone, they will ask you to bring your faulty charger.
Lehel Zelenka Your phone won’t just blow up and die because you used a non-factory charger.
@@lehelzelenka207I mean if it was some dollar store or gas station charger sure but I'm sure leviton has plenty of experience with power management and doesn't want to fry your devices and probably doesn't want to start any fires or and problems because yunno, they make a large majority of the wall plugs
dont rely on those voltage pens they are called widow makers for a reason😂
After seeing how long the “electrician” installed that receptacle with that much exposed wire at the terminal, and without the screw being straight, I’d probably want to check and fix every single device. The exposed wire would fail any inspection. I’d also be willing to bet that receptacle is not rated to hold 3 wires on each side like that and should have been spliced, with just a single wire going to the terminals. No electrician who cares about his work would “backstab” the outlet either.
I'm willing to bet it was an apprentice that had no idea what they were doing.
@@aidangattinger8975 from what I’ve seen, you’re probably wrong lol. So many incompetent residential electricians.
If I were a customer who had that done I would definitely take pictures and talk to the company about either fixing it or getting a refund. That is completely unacceptable.
There was a Canadian by the name of Robertson who invented a square end screwdriver.The green was for #6,red#8,black#10 that fits into those screw heads.The Robertson also fits into Philips,it is,in my opinion,a much better screw system.This device uses the green.
You actually need those power blocks for fast charging and they also add a couple of inches of extra length for when you're charging your device and using it
@@Shepherd4now you should use some of your own advice. You can charge it up to 40 percent faster than using an adapter. And wireless charging is also a factor. Many other details that can be said but what's the point. it's plus or minus a few minutes, so honestly who gives a shit? Thanks carryon. smh
You realize fast charging isn't needed correct? It's just a convenience. You don't "NEED" those blocks when installing a usb outlet. But it definitely lets you use your outlets full potential without blocking sometimes much needed outlet space to plug important things into.
@@Chris.Rhodes He says you need it for fast charging. Not that you need it in general
@@JoeWhoJoeMama2024 lol
This reply section is getting wild AF, lol
Thank you for this, it was very helpful. I like that you used the wagyu (?) recently discussed on your previous video. I like your style; quick yet thorough, clear, concise and you cover the questions that pop up in my head while listening, lol. I appreciate your channel!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the nice words
Runs the vacuum when the job is completed - very clean. 🤘
The problem is that these most likely are not fast charging and definitely not super fast charging. These also may no be the voltage that your device requires
That's what I was wondering. It's good for regular devices but does anybody have info if they even offer fast charging for phones.
These devices meet the USB-C standard: 5.1A for the Leviton and 6A for the Lutron.
Love the Wago connectors.
I didn't record it but I just did some ceiling lights and they are amazing. I pre attach them on the ground then make the final connections with one hand, other holds the light, so much easier.
Love these. Installed a few during our remodel. I stuck with hubbell commercial grade.
Hubell stuff is top notch. Probably the best best brand available for commercial quality stuff.
I need to install a few of these!
READ before you seed, Lawngineer... It may not do what you want it to. The charging power is limited, so beware.
I am having a flashback about the time when my dad used a thin copper cable to power a microwave, electric oven and a lightbulb. My mom uses the microwave only and guess what happened, the male socket melted and the wire heated up to an abnormal level.
For the reasons you mentioned in the video is the reason why I bought some a few weeks ago. Sometimes you can find a good buy on them, I got two dynex from Best Buy for $16
Wow I always hated shoving wirenuts in those little boxes. Going to get some of those connectors
I looked at these a while ago and decided they are not worth it. None of these USB outlets are GFCI compliant, so they cant be used in kitchens or bathrooms. The few other places I charge my devices by an outlet, have so many other devices connected, I use a power strip. With the power strip, I have plenty of places to plug devices.
Thanks for the helpful info. I suppose a few drawbacks are: lack of resettable test buttons, having to choose between inserting large block plugs/large power adapters or USB cables due to overcrowding, and lack of proprietary fast charging USB capability.
Leviton has an outlet that's able to do a lot of different proprietary fast charging standards.
90% correct. You should have the leads for each going to opposite corners of the box.
Will look for it
Awesome tips thanks
Such a nice and clean install
Thank you I appreciate it
Im glad you showed to check the circuit tester at two different spots
I appreciate that, circuit breaker labels are more like fortune cookie fortunes, you hope they are true but not always
Thanks so much!!
Good thing I had a few classes for hvac
You solved my problem!! Thanks for posting!!!!
My uncle installed one of these a while back it didnt charge devices very fast so make sure the outlet you buy is good quality and is at least 1.5 amps preferably 2 or more especially if your plugging in things like tablets they draw alot more power
I installed the Eaton & Leviton in my office, both charge a macbook very very slowly, depending on what you are doing it may actually discharge due to heavy CPU loads.
I've installed a few of these here in Australia, which uses 240 volt. I've noticed that they can get warm when not being used, so they must use some power when they have nothing plugged in. Just need to ensure that there's plenty of space around them when they're installed into a cavity.
Old models would do that. This Leviton is ice cold when not in use with smart tech that knows when it need to charge.
Thank you
Great video, just remember these receptacle add to your homes phantom load if you are a power saver.
Ive been eyeballing these for the longest. ...but I need for those prices to come down.
They can be quite expensive, it's basically the equivalent of two power adapters plus two AC outlets. It guess the price depends a lot on how much power the USB ports can deliver. It's probably listed on spec sheets somewhere.
I mean, how many do you really need. I got 4 in the kitchen (2 on wall, 2 on island), and 1 each bedroom and that works fine for 5 people. 😁
Not gonna happen. Phones come with faster chargers every year. So the price will only ever come down on obsolete, out dated units. Plus different brands use different fast charging methods. So if I had gotten the best possible outlet for my phone last year (a samsung note 9 using samsung fast charging 2.0) not only would it not be compatible with my gf's iPhone 10s, but when I buy my new Samsung Note 20, I'll have to replace all the outlets with ones that have samsung's new 10w fast charging, or I'm not getting the most out of my phone, and I'll just end up using a stand alone brick anyway. Charging tech moves too fast right now to build it into your house unless you've got money to throw away, everyone in your house uses the same charger, AND you don't mind replacing it every time you get a new phone.
@@BOBimusRex just get the highest power one
@@NicholasLittlejohn That mitigates the problem a little if you stick with the same brand of phone. But does nothing to help if your household has both samsung and apple phones. If my gf plugs her iphone 10s into my samsung fast charger, it charges for 30 seconds to a minute and then stops. Because samsung and apple use different methods to achieve their "fast charging".
Wish that they have PD, IQ and Quick Charge charging support for this product at least 18w-30w supported.
That you'll say "no more charging brick needed"
Then I'll buy at any cost..
Been installing them 1 at a time over the last 8 months and love them. You channel is great, thanks for sharing.
Love these things. Installed around 10 of them. Cheers
Very cool. I would like to put more in myself, it seems like you need them everywhere.
You're a great teacher. Thanks!!!
Glad you think so! Thank you for the nice words
What about Quick Charge/ Qi Charge? This is far more important than connector type...
These are quick charge but no Qi
Can put a pad in your counter or table top
I'd also clean the paint or whatever it is on the grounding wire off. You want a good contact on all of your connections, ground included.
Thank you for fixing those horrible connections from the original receptacle.
O and great video love what you did and how you should the proper safety steps. Keep it up
I love wago connectors
Alternatively you can buy Gallium Nitride charging bricks, they’re a lot smaller and charge more efficiently than the cheaper alternatives.
Ya, but you still have a block and its not as sleek as the built in ones. though they are better chargers
Especially the 2nd generation chargers
To replace the power socket just waste of time IMO, with the power brick is easier to replace when it faulty ;)
@Nomen Clature because he can
I can only understand this if an outlet near a bed or the furniture is bad, also those adapter bricks are volt and current limiters to prevent damage to your devices, I'm unaware if these outlets are...
@@silascz3535 USB A has been around since 95, it is still here so it is not going away. Only usb mini b is (not micro b)
@@silascz3535
USB is universal serial bus, the wall outlets offer low voltage charge only. Being "Universal" in the name they won't be replaced but upgraded in terms of output, because all new USB is backwards compatible the wall outlet update remains usable.
Powerbricks for each device is great for the device as it charges as designed, notably faster, but it is flawed as sone chargers are rapid chargers.
if charging overnight chances are these outlets will work fine despite lower charge rate. In general it is actually better to charge slower, so these outlets are probably better than a regular adapter as far as maximizing device life.
I can see these being handy for a laptop on a desk no power brick & don't have to worry about losing the adapters.
I do wish the connector ends had remained as equally universal though.
@@silascz3535
Phones are becoming just as efficient as laptops or desktops. Usb is already powering monitors & notebooks as it is.
Videos like this one are the reason you have so many subs :)
Nice Lupe!
I have 3 of these and the biggest complaint about them is how stupidly big they are. THe one I have outside that I am using to power a nest camera was an insane squeeze. Also as pointed out the power sockets are difficult to use depending on the plug if you have anything plugged into the USB port
The bricks are higher wattage then the in outlet version.
Wow really? Did nit know
What's the spacing like when you plug something in the outlet? Like say a smart plug?
Installed this at my house game changer
Love your videos
I really appreciate that. Thank you
Cool video
very cool.
6:05 ocd I tell ya that's what I do with my plates make the screw centered
These look great on paper and supply the (up to 2.4a per port) aka standard usb 0.5a/500ma to any device. Modern phones require their bricks for the proprietary fast charge method the device uses if it's not present it defaults to 500ma... these plugs are good for a coffee shop but much else.
Fast charging has a standard.
The issue is more that cheap power bricks only output about one amp at 5V which is painfully slow at charging modern phones.
Does the wire going out the pigtail not need to bigger? To handle the same current as the 3 wires? Why were there 3 of each wire in the first place?
This is a really nice outlet,far better than my Samsung charging brick🙄😓, really need those but I have literally no idea if they are available in India
With different Devices requiring different volts or watts, is it safe long term?
I just wish thete was a 90* adapter for a USB plug like this. I updated mine about a month ago but I would still rather have a flush connection. Though all and all o do like it over using power adapter bricks.
Do these work in a situation where either the top or bottom outlet plug is on a switch for lamps in the room?
I am not sure if it just my brand of USB outlets but mine dont not allow fast charging so I use an plug in adaptor for my phone anyways.
Screw colors are silver and brass. The black wire is black on brass. If you have that many black wires please make sure you don't have two circuits feeding that box. The plugs have a bridge between the top plug and the bottom. If this bridge is cut or broken on the black side you may have two circuits feeding that wall outlet.
If checking for current do confirm the outlet is dead, check both the upper and lower plugs.
Can these usb outlets provide enough power for a fire tv stick 4K? Thinking about replacing the outlet behind my tv and then being able to get rid of the cord for the fire tv 4K stick.
Ground side up is better to prevent anything from falling behind plug and contacting the live part of plug 🧐
Wouldn’t this dramatically affect charging time? Especially compared with with laptop chargers?
Leviton T5635-W is the one you want if going to be charging a macbook pro. The 3 listed here will charge very slowly.
Yes good point: amzn.to/3jLrW9s this version is best for strictly USB-C high power devices
I did that a couple of years ago
A lot of those outlets do not support QuickCharge3 or have lower amperage. It maybor may not be a good thing. Fast charge is hard on batteries, slow charge is slower but will preserve the battery longer: perfect for overnight charging.
I mean here (South Africa) you just have an adaptor you plug into the wall. It has a pass through for the larger mains plug and a breakout that supports more standardized European style plugs.
Anyone else notice how his contractor had left plenty of copper in the box? I don't know why but it's satisfying
Does it support super fast charge
love the idea !! now i just need a 10 meter long usb cable :D
10 meter USB cable does not exist, that length exceeds all USB specifications...
@@mstar501 My point exactly ;)
Put a couple in with just the USB A ports. With USB C starting to become the standard I'll have to redo them again in a few years.
Just get some usb a to c dongles
Interesting so much.
Black on brass to save your... life
Nothing dangerous will happen if you reverse it...
@@trevorwhaley3780 I am not an electrician but search results for "reverse polarity outlet" suggest that there are electrocution dangers.
@@trevorwhaley3780 for many electronics and newer electrical appliances, sure. But there are a lot of devices with polarized plugs for a reason. The last thing you want is to be screwing a light bulb into your lamp and suddenly have the ring of the bulb be live.
@@trevorwhaley3780 Please don’t try to explain how alternating current works to troglodytes
Let's not reverse the hot and grounded conductors
Do you know where I can get outlet wires
What about surge protection?
Bought one, but it is super sensitif during lightning. Even though the ELCB successfully cut off during lightning, this thing damaged.
Not sure which one you got but my original Leviton is 8 years old still going strong. If its Leviton call them they might replace it free.
Been around the UK 🇬🇧 for years these have..
Always make sure to have the power off when screwing the cover back on. Ask me how I know.......flat head slips right into the socket. Not a good day when that happens. I was only 5 when that happened however. Helping my grandfather. Luckily after a few seconds it kicked me off.
Where did you get that pigtail wires?
Are you guys use ring circuits to power outlets like Brits do or this particular outlet is an exception?
Isn't that a constant draw of electricity even with nothing plugged in? The ongoing conversion to DC?
you can get usb type c and type A meters!
Hmmmmm......the charging blocks are still way cheaper. Also, I keep several of the charging blocks on surge protectors for added protection and that would be lost here. But I can see where this would benefit some people.
That's a lot to stuff in a single gang box, and they can get hot if all ports are used.
How many amps does it provide? I have these in my house (not usb-c which I would hope is at least 1 amp) and they only provide .5 amps, not good for things like a tablet or small laptop.
A good habit is to short out to ground after opening but before touching the wires to ensure your tester didn't mislead you somehow. Poorly thought out split outlets may have one half still live for example. You'll weld your screwdriver to the outlet but better than a surprise.
Although it meets code, the push terminals are more likely to fail over time. Attaching to the screws on the side will outlast the house.
Check your local electrical code, wago terminals are not approved in many areas.
Check the usb is at least Qualcomm quickcharge 3.0 compatible or "power delivery" (quickcharge 4.0) with the max wattage you can get, your future devices will thank me.
What about fast charging phones like Samsung that need a specific charger?
Look for outlets that have a high amp output. Also, some outlets specifically say they enable fast charging. Like the video says stick with Leviton & Lutron. I have also used Feit USB outlets with good results.
fast chargers damage the battery and wear them out way quicker.... I recommend a 500ma charger(only use the fast charger if your using it at the same time)
@@punker4Real 500ma is a lil low 1 to 1.5 amps is the sweet spot from what ive gathered over the years
These make me nervous. I've had a plain old gfci outlet short out because things are too close together inside. Would not willingly buy one of these and jam a high-ish power switching power supply in there too.
On the other hand, I recently bought a gizmo from Anker that provides 6 charging ports with a single adapter. That really cleaned up my charging area.
My rules for any stuff like this is ONLY buy real brands Leviton, Eaton, Legrand/Lutron and you will be ok. The other garbage stuff really scares me but the bigger worry is I don't want to have issues with this for ages. I have a 7 year old Leviton outlet that is still working today after being used almost daily.
@@SilverCymbal yeah, me too, only took that one "electrician's choice" outlet going kaboom, now I only buy the commercial grade Leviton like the electrician had from the supply house. I did install a Feit Electric smart dimmer, but that's a dimmer, not a wear item like a receptacle, and Feit is still a pretty big company. Plus, I inspected the insides too...
I'm pretty much a noob about electrical work, can this work in the Philippines? (They use 2 wire)
Are those pd or otherwise it can kill our phones batteries
Awesome
how many watts is the usb c
I doubt it charges the macbook at full speed also same for certain phones that need a specific bricks.
The issue is more vampire power. Phone chargers will suck electricity passively even if they ain't charging anything.
That and how are you sure the Chargers in these are any good. Like they could combust depending on how good they are at getting rid of heat.
QUESTION: how much stand-by power do they consume? wallwarts consume electricity ALL the time, you can tell using an IR gun.
Imagine these going bad, and your phone blast as you plug it in