This socket was sent to me for analysis when it failed to charge the original users devices. I think it's probably a good idea the original owner got rid of it, since it has a rather unique earthing arrangement.
The only major departures from the chip manufacturers sample design was a missing capacitor in series with the primary snubber network capacitor and some slightly adjusted component values. Track layout may have played a part in the odd circuit instability at moderate current loads.
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The only major departures from the chip manufacturers sample design was a missing capacitor in series with the primary snubber network capacitor and some slightly adjusted component values. Track layout may have played a part in the odd circuit instability at moderate current loads.
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Not uk sockets they are GB sockets toBS spec
Excellent tutorial sir ❤❤❤❤
I've just removed two of these style sockets installed by the previous owner, just the 4800 mA version. It has a lot more electronics inside to account for the extra current.
In addition to the weird earthing arrangement, I noticed that the contacts for the earth pin don't even really make contact with the pin at all, which is very concerning and probably explains the mild shocks I was getting from equipment intermittently.
U must install two earth wires connection between the two earth terminals
I had one of these in my room
My android phone would have to unplug and try several times in order to start charging
I'm glad I did if it were the same / similar to this
Something off with the mains here, I think it's a reverse ground or something. But if I plug something like a charger into the socket it makes the floor lamps flicker like crazy.
Also you sold me on the ionisers 🤣 I have one that detect humans and it makes the lights go absolutely nuts whenever I walk into the room.
Will it kill me? (Landlords a cheap twt)
It would suck to have to turn outlets on
Earth connection…cracks me up every time
Whenever I install a double gang socket, I always plug my tester into both outlets – more by habit than anything else. Sometimes I've wondered whether that's really necessary, but clearly it is.
I just found your video, because mine just blown up (exploded) while charging my phone. Good thing my phone still okay. The small wiring were heated up and causing short circuit then exploded with a loud bang!.
I usually do double earth loop on double gang sockets as I just find it as a good way to get a really good earth even with questionable sockets 🤔
Hey BC, just seen a video on the new MK twin socket with screwless terminations.
Would love to see one of your dissection videos on this. 😁
No it is not strange is for something else probably that means is not for charging android phones..
I used to work in a company for audiovisial and lighting automation we used a white blank plate we used to drill the plate soldering the wires and install a usb socket if needed..
That kind of socket i never seen..
I’ve heard that twin 13 amp sockets are rated at 20 amp, total , but 13 on the left and 7 amp on the right. Have you looked into that on any of your videos ? It would explain why I find sockets burnt out on the right with heaters plugged in !
surely they are illegal under UK regulations ?
Is the lack of earth connection between sockets, a breach of regs making it illegal in the UK?