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Tuesday
Oct082013

Twin USB Mains Adaptor/ Charger with suppression

Masterplug Surge Protected Twin USB Mains Charger with pass-through mains socketI stumbled across this USB Mains Adaptor from Masterplug which boasts several handy features: firstly it has twin 5V 1,000mA USB sockets into which you plug your choice of USB lead, so you can charge two devices at once. Handily it also has a pass-through mains socket so you don’t lose the use of a mains outlet.

Unlike other chargers, this adaptor also has mains suppression to help protect your precious phone(s) from damage caused by e.g. motors, surges or the effects of lightning. Once a suppressor "blows" then the unit should be discarded.

It sports two garish LEDs indicating that power is on and the suppressor is intact. The unit is sealed for life and there is no accessible fuse carrier.

The Masterplug SRGAUSBPB (black) or SRGAUSBPW (white) Surge Protected Mains USB Charger is available from Amazon, Argos, B&Q, ebay and more for approximately £9.

Unfortunately, my first one failed because it wasn’t that good a fit and the earth pin got pushed inside! The replacement has been fine so far.

Startech USB Combi lead has mini and micro connectorsYou might also like the Startech USB Combo Cable – it’s a useful Mini USB and Micro USB to USB lead that you flip over depending on what size your phone needs.

The lead is available in black or white, see http://uk.startech.com/Cables/USB-2.0/Micro/3foot-USB-to-Micro-USB-and-Mini-USB-Combo-Cable-A-to-B~USBHAUBMB3. I also spotted it for sale on Amazon, but typical ebay seller prices were silly so don't pay over the odds.

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