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Offline hornedfrog

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Universal wall socket
« on: June 17, 2019, 10:41:57 AM »



Good morning/afternoon, all.
I'm thinking of replacing all my wall sockets with this (or similar in various forms) to allow all USB electronics and plugs from EU/UK/USA to be plugged in without the need for adapters.

Question: has anyone already tried this? What are your views? Anything to be wary of when installing? (I'd be having electricians install, of course!)

Thanks in advance, before I purchase a shed load of these!

Offline KKOB

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Re: Universal wall socket
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2019, 11:02:51 AM »
Good idea. All new builds in Singapore are fitted with them apparently.

Offline hornedfrog

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Re: Universal wall socket
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2019, 11:27:09 AM »
Thanks @KKOB...it DOES seem to make sense, especially if you're looking to rent out as holiday let (don't think I'll go down that path yet).

My thoughts were I don't want to even think about taking adapters when bringing laptops, phone chargers, etc. from the UK; but also, that allows me to source products from across Europe as well.

Thanks again.

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Re: Universal wall socket
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2019, 12:01:59 PM »
When we moved out there we took 4 UK 4/5-gang trailing leads and put 'Turkish' plugs on the leads. Saved changing all the plugs on our UK stuff.

Offline SteveJ

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Re: Universal wall socket
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2019, 10:38:12 AM »
We did the same as KKOB - a much cheaper option than replacing all the sockets.




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