Micro USB plug adaptors

Ranjo

I bought a couple of micros USB adaptors to use with the numerous USB cables in my collection with the plan to have a selection of chargers.

The ones I bought off eBay worked, however did not seem to be putting a sufficient charge into the device (Windows Phone and a Samsung tablet). I would have assumed all of them were standard.

This is a sample of what I bought. I also bought one in Tesco which also didn't supply enough juice to the device.

Is there a specific volt/amp I should be looking out for? My other mobile chargers are 5V/2Amp.

Alanstrainor

Ranjo wrote: »

I bought a couple of micros USB adaptors to use with the numerous USB cables in my collection with the plan to have a selection of chargers.

The ones I bought off eBay worked, however did not seem to be putting a sufficient charge into the device (Windows Phone and a Samsung tablet). I would have assumed all of them were standard.

This is a sample of what I bought. I also bought one in Tesco which also didn't supply enough juice to the device.

Is there a specific volt/amp I should be looking out for? My other mobile chargers are 5V/2Amp.

1amp....you'd want a 2amp charger for fast charging.

Should be able to buy them local without any hassle for cheap too. Cheap Chinese plugs would have me concerned. Had a friends house nearly burn down due to an ebay apple charger. (That being said, it was a Macbook charger, so more output involved...)

Ranjo

I've been keeping an eye out and haven't come across anywhere selling these adaptors. Any suggestions where to get them?

cjlawlor

Ranjo wrote: »

I've been keeping an eye out and haven't come across anywhere selling these adaptors. Any suggestions where to get them?

This would probably do the trick -

http://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/apple/ipad-accessories/kensington-dual-usb-iphone-ipad-ipod-charger.html

Ranjo

cjlawlor wrote: »

This would probably do the trick -

http://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/apple/ipad-accessories/kensington-dual-usb-iphone-ipad-ipod-charger.html

I want to buy 4-5 of these, so at 14 EUR a piece it's a little high. I know the ones I got form eBay are fairly rubbish but they were only a couple of quid each. There must be something at a better price.

cjlawlor

Ranjo wrote: »

I want to buy 4-5 of these, so at 14 EUR a piece it's a little high. I know the ones I got form eBay are fairly rubbish but they were only a couple of quid each. There must be something at a better price.

I'd say this would work - only one charging port though

AmazonBasics Wall Charger with USB Outlet (2.1 Amp Output)-UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JWXO6NS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_9WPTub1J1G2G4

Or

Genuine Samsung 2 AMP USB Mains Charger and Sync/ Data Cable for Galaxy S3/ S4/ Note/ Note II 2 + More - ETA-U90UWE/ ECB-DU4AWE (Bulk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CKQU6ME/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.YPTub1YW0C9Q

beauf

Why 4 of them?

Get an Anker

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Sized-Desktop-Charger-Technology-Motorola-Black/dp/B00PK1IIJY/ref=sr_1_6?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1421341714&sr=1-6

Ranjo

beauf wrote: »

Why 4 of them?

bedroom, living room, kitchen, toilet. :cool:

beauf

There's a reason they generally don't put sockets in a bathroom.

These days it doesn't make a lot of sense to have multiple chargers like that. Especially if you are travelling.

I got one a bit like this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PortaPow-Quad-Charger-Guarantee-UK/dp/B0073JB4QU/ref=sr_1_21?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1421343592&sr=1-21&keywords=USB+Mains+Charger

In home store and more for about €6 but it seems pretty. Dunno how long it will last. Mine only does up to 2.4a though.

iPads need 2.1a theses days btw.

Ranjo

Interesting weekend trying to get this sorted. I got a 5V/2A thing from home Store+More. It was not charging the phone at full speed though. I also found an USB wall plug I got with a ZTE phone, it says output is 5V/700mA, yet it's charging at full speed.

I was assuming ampage was the reason for a sub-par charge, but quality must come into it. Still not really sure tbh.

beauf

Did you use the same cable.

A lot of then don't output what they say they do unfortunately.