"Power 2 U" to add a USB port to an outlet

When charging smartphones and digital cameras, it is inconvenient that you have to bother booting up your computer or plugging around the outlet with USB conversion adapter, but plugging in USB as it is to recharge It is "to make it possible"Power2U"is. You can charge the iPad in a short time with a maximum output of 5 volts × 2000 milliamps, regardless of the type of electronic equipment that the USB plug can use.

NewerTech® Power2U ™ AC / USB Wall Outlet
http://www.newertech.com/products/power2u.php

The color is developed in four colors, white, light almond, black, ivory, so you can choose the color that fits the atmosphere of the room or the color of the wallpaper.


Anything that can be charged with a USB plug in an electronic device such as iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, digital camera, game machine, etc. can be used.


How to install Power2U is as follows.

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This is the only tool needed to install Power2U. It is a screwdriver and pliers.


Easy installation is also one of the advantages of Power 2U, but there are some notes when setting up.


It is possible to install with pliers or a simple driver using a screwdriver, but in Japan it is necessary to qualify as an electrician in order to do this work,Please ask the electrician for construction work.


Before installing the Power 2 U, please check whether the gang box inside the wall (outlet receptacle) adapts to Power 2U. A cheap gang box of the type "gem box" of 3 inches (about 7 cm) x 2 inches (about 5 cm) commonly used at home does not fit Power2U.


If you are using a gem box, let's replace the gem box with the gem box. The cost for that is at least 100 dollars (about 8000 yen). Preparation is OK with this.


Although the above work takes a bit of effort, the installation itself is easy as Power2U is designed to replace the one used at home as it is. It is also an American safety standardULIt has been approved for safety, guaranteed safety. The USB charge port can output up to 5 volts to 2000 mA, so you can charge the iPad, but it will take some time to charge other devices when charging with the iPad at the same time.


The shutter is attached to the USB port of Power2U, not only does not dust and garbage enter, and when not using it completely shields the USB port. Even when the cable is not connected to the device, a few plugs plugged into the outlet are attached little by littleStandby powerWill flow, consuming electricity and electricity bills. When multiple devices are used at the same time, the shutter is useful as a preventive measure against such a situation.


Then install Power2U. Introduction Switch off the circuit breaker so that electricity does not flow.Please do not skip this step.


Make sure that no electricity flows and remove the outlet plate.


Remove the mains receptacle from inside the gang box.


Among the three wires of the photo, the black one is a wire with 120 volt / 15 amp current flowing from the breaker. The white wire is the neutral wire and the green wire is the earth wire. Pull out the three wires from the gang box.


When removing the old outlet from the gang box, it is time to install Power 2U next


Attach three wires to Power2U. There are three color bolts in Power 2 U, so you can see at a glance which bolt should be connected to which wire.


Once you connect the wires, collect the sagging parts and put them in Power 2U. At this time, let's not touch the green ground wire to either the black wire or the white neutral wire. It may cause electric leakage or fire.


Put Power 2 U again in the gang box ... ...


Completion after attaching the plate from above.


Raise the circuit breaker when you are done. That's why you can charge by USB.


In Power2U,ImitationThere are someThere.However, care must be taken because neither is guaranteed safety by UL.