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Looking for a safe USB plug
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Karr55
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I am looking for a safe - preferably British made - USB plug to connect fairy lights to. I bought a set of 3 from Amazon and they get hot when in use. Does anyone have any recommendations, please?
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You might struggle to find a British made one.2
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I dont know of any British made chargers, Anker or Ugreen are good quality manufacturers with a wide range available from Amazon.1
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I am struggling - it was Rekavin whose plugs got hot whatever I was charging. Does anyone know of a reputable brand for safety? I have iPhone charger plugs so just need some for fairy lights/Bluetooth speaker.0
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If the plugs get hot in use then that suggests they're drawing too much power, especially if they are too hot to touch - a small amount of heat can be normal but if you can't hold it, it becomes a fire hazard.USB spec for most devices is 5v @ 0.5amps, or 2.5w, and 5v @ 0.9amps for USB3, or 4.5w, however they should be able to deliver 2a.What are the power requirements of your lights?0
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@Neil_Jones I think you are getting confused with the output of USB ports on the likes of laptops etc
USB chargers are mostly rated at 15W and above these days.
@Karr55 are you looking for a power supply for lights that are continuously on or a charger for battery powered lights and your speaker?
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Neil_Jones said:If the plugs get hot in use then that suggests they're drawing too much power, especially if they are too hot to touch - a small amount of heat can be normal but if you can't hold it, it becomes a fire hazard.USB spec for most devices is 5v @ 0.5amps, or 2.5w, and 5v @ 0.9amps for USB3, or 4.5w, however they should be able to deliver 2a.What are the power requirements of your lights?0
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I have Anker plugs bought from Amazon, not British made, but a quality brand.
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I also have belkin plugs, again no issues with them.0 -
You could get MK (or similar) replacement wall sockets with inbuilt USB connectors.0
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As Ayr_rage implies you have not provided sufficient info to give a sensible answer or suggestion.What are you plugging the USB connector into?Have you considered that whatever it is you are plugging into might be the source of the heat as it might not be up to the job?How much current do the led lights draw? Could be too much for USB.1
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Karr55 said:I am looking for a safe - preferably British made - USB plug to connect fairy lights to. I bought a set of 3 from Amazon and they get hot when in use. Does anyone have any recommendations, please?
Can be found at Argos as well as on Amazon.
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