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Gerintech Double Powerpoint with 2 USB Ports $13.99 (Was $19.99) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Gerintech Amazon AU

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Good morning,

Today, it is unusual to find someone who does not use at least one battery powered device, such as a smart phone, e-book or tablet, on a daily basis. Gerintech has sought to introduce a low cost fix for the householder by exchanging standard sockets for ones that incorporate dedicated USB ports within the faceplate. These ports are capable of charge currents up to 2.1 Amps.

Gerintech Double Powerpoint with USB Ports
Compliance Standards: AS/NZS 3112:2017, AS/NZS 3100:2017 Inc A1, AS/NZS 60950.1:2015.
Standard 3-pin earthed power outlets are rated at 10Amps and individually switched.
Power Points are made from 100% virgin polycarbonate, using the highest quality pigments.
Large Terminals with 6mm of ample room for cabling.
Stylish and classic design that will complement your room interior.
Solid switch mechanism avoid risk of midpoint.
Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.

Specifications:
Rated Voltage: 250V/10A
Working Temperature : -15℃ to 40℃
USB Output : DC 5V/2.1A total
Socket Size : 118mm(W)72mm(H)35mm(D)
Mounting Centre : 84mm
Colour : White

Features & details
SAA Certified︱＊Certified Number: SAA-90519-EA. Compliance Standards: AS/NZS 3112:2017, AS/NZS 3100:2017 Inc A1, AS/NZS 60950.1:2015.
2 USB Ports︱＊ Charge your mobile devices without bulky power adaptors. These ports are covered to prevent dust accumulation.
Double Powerpoint︱＊This Australian switched dual 3 pin Socket has individual On/Off switches to turn off devices when not in use. It provides a nominal voltage of 250 volts at a maximum of 10 amps.
USB Applications︱＊USB socket is suitable for charging most IOS, Android, Windows Phone or tablets.
Product Size︱＊118mm(W)72mm(H)35mm(D). Mounting Centre : 84mm.

Thanks everyone. Have a great day.

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  • sheikyerbouti on 13/04/2021 - 08:31
    +2

    Remember that in Australia it's illegal to do electrical wiring without a licence.

    • giventofly on 13/04/2021 - 08:48
      +18

      It is. But that's a ridiculous law to prop up an industry and to protect dumb people.

      I was charged $80 for one install - never again.

      • flipfire on 13/04/2021 - 09:15

        $80 is pretty good.

        I got quoted around $400 just to replace a ceiling light bulb (batten) holder and other places i rang wasnt even interested. Many sparkys wont take a job worth less than $400 imo

        The exact same batten holder costs a few bucks at bunnings and a 5min straight swap over.

        • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2021 - 10:40

          Yeah, I was going to say $80 is pretty cheap if the tradie even turns up these days

          • Mokr on 13/04/2021 - 11:53

            @[Deactivated]: some stuff, like testing of electrical equipment if its safe, was pretty cheap like $40 for 8 devices

            takes some work it be a sparky though

      • Jklaro on 13/04/2021 - 09:45
        +2

        I'm a sparkey I can do it for $60

        • Mokr on 13/04/2021 - 10:17
          +4

          I watch youtube videos i can do it for free

          • Jklaro on 13/04/2021 - 13:53
            +1

            @Mokr: Yer it's pretty complicated lol. 3 colours red black green.

            Just got to be careful copper is not showing and screws are tight. You don't want arching to happen burn down your house and loose it all because your not insured on a gpo that you installed.

            Not much at risk u'll be fine.

            • Cheapo Moose on 13/04/2021 - 16:05

              @Jklaro:

              Yer it's pretty complicated lol. 3 colours red black green.

              Or brown, blue and green/yellow.

              • Jklaro on 14/04/2021 - 13:30

                @Cheapo Moose: Well no unless some dodgy work has been done in your house.

                • Cheapo Moose on 14/04/2021 - 17:29

                  @Jklaro: Well any house built in the last 15 years or so will probably have brown/blue/yellow-green, as the wiring standards have changed.

                  Homes before this will generally comply with the older standards of red/black/green.

                  https://apac.p3connectors.com/electrical-wiring-colours-stan…

                  Either way, it's still pretty straightforward to replace a GPO.

                  • Jklaro on 14/04/2021 - 22:16

                    @Cheapo Moose: Yer I been in electrical for 10 years. You are supposed to read the section where it says house wiring.

                    Red black Green.

                    The brown and blue is to do with extension leads not behind your gpo on the wall.

                    But yer not hard it's only shit if you did something wrong and your house burns down.

                    • Cheapo Moose on 15/04/2021 - 09:55

                      @Jklaro: I stand corrected, cheers.

                      I know whenever I do anything it's going to be either of the two combos.

      • sistermay on 13/04/2021 - 10:21
        +9

        I was charged a$100 call out fee plus the cost and labour of replacing a front porch light which took him 20 mins to complete the whole job and the total bill is $250. Tradies in general earn such good money and I should never encouraged my kids to get a degree but to get a trade then their living is sorted.

      • sheikyerbouti on 14/04/2021 - 18:05

        I agree, but as a firefighter I have seen people have insurance denied on house fires when it's found that they've done some of their own wiring.

        Can you afford to lose $350,000 to save $60?

    • pichxlonco on 13/04/2021 - 09:32

      Is it to expensive to get one? What are they called?

    • bargaino on 13/04/2021 - 10:41
      +1

      Remember that in WA it is illegal to possess more than 50kg of potatoes.
      it is illegal to eat meat on Fridays, or you will go to hell.

  • chrism238 on 13/04/2021 - 08:31
    +2

    Always good to see this deal, but would love it in brushed aluminium.
    ??

    • pizzaguy on 13/04/2021 - 18:07

      Are there aluminium wall sockets? Interesting.

  • Bruceflix on 13/04/2021 - 08:32
    +1

    If only they were also smart.

    • pizzaguy on 13/04/2021 - 18:07
      +1

      Smart enough to help around the house.. not like those kids.

  • z28 on 13/04/2021 - 08:32
    +6

    Today, it is unusual to find someone who uses USB Output : DC 5V/2.1A total

    • boomramada on 13/04/2021 - 08:52
      +1

      Yeah, I want one with USB C, even new cars comes with USB C these days.

      • Bob81 on 13/04/2021 - 09:42

        Likely not available due to a limitation of available space and wattage output required.

    • Hellfire on 13/04/2021 - 09:42
      +1

      2.1A is a very low output. Not really recommended based on that since it will take forever to charge.

  • rifter on 13/04/2021 - 08:32
    +2

    How much power does this use when no usb devices plugged in?

  • dust on 13/04/2021 - 08:33

    Do these draw power even when nothing is plugged in?

    • rifter on 13/04/2021 - 08:34

      Yes

    • monkeyboi94 on 13/04/2021 - 09:10
      +1

      Yes, but it's very minimal.

      • rifter on 13/04/2021 - 09:47

        Assuming you are not guessing. What is the actual figure?

        • DJSmelly on 13/04/2021 - 12:59

          With nothing plugged in to my powerboard with USB, it draws 2W in standby. At 25c/kWh, it's a bit more than $4 a year. This powerpoint version should be similar. But YMMV.

  • jje on 13/04/2021 - 09:21
    +2

    I got one of these last time there was an offer. It is slightly larger than my existing power points, requiring a change of wall frame and enlarging of the wall hole. So don't think installing one of these is necessarily an easy job.

    • HL2 on 13/04/2021 - 10:26

      Scope of works: 3 wires (earth, live and neutral), buy a new bracket from bunnies and use a knife to enlarge the current hole.

      • z28 on 13/04/2021 - 10:57
        +2

        Use a knife !! Not if you have double brick as do most houses in WA.

        • jje on 14/04/2021 - 21:28

          Or a granite wall in your kitchen.

  • ItsGod on 13/04/2021 - 09:57

    Thanks OP. Hopefully they fit in the current cutoffs I have.
    Bought 2.

  • mingjuitsai on 13/04/2021 - 10:41

    Check the review be aware of installation problems as quoted:

    OK, they work, but installing them is a real chore. I bought 2 and one was missing a screw to secure an incoming wire to the powerpoint. It took a while to find a replacement as it was a non standard thread for this part. Then the screws to mount it to the plaster clip were the wrong size/thread so I had to buy some from Bunnings (about $6!). Then I found it doesn't fit the standard plaster clip as the mounting holes are higher than normal so this took another 1/2 hour per powerpoint to modifiy the plaster clips. Turned what should have been a quick job into a long arduous one but at least they worked when all done.

    • bargaino on 13/04/2021 - 10:42

      If the 2 screws are in a non-standard place, that will be a real problem in many cases, especially when replacing an existing outlet.

  • zombie hunter on 13/04/2021 - 10:50

    WOFTAM (Waste OF Time and Money) Not even qc3 so pay $13 plus installation of $60.
    Better spending money on qc3 chargers….

    • deelaroo on 13/04/2021 - 11:11
      +1

      Literally no clue what you are on about.

      • crazyperpman on 13/04/2021 - 11:42
        +2

        NCWYAOA (No Clue What You Are On About)

      • bargaino on 13/04/2021 - 18:42

        Qualcomm QC3 (upper case!) is a "quick charge over USB" method used by many Android phones.
        But it is as non-standard as the Apple 2.1A.

        The future of quick-charge is in USP-PD (over USB-C), so for hard-wired wall-sockets, that would be the ideal way to go.

        But nobody should be buying the cheap oulets if they have to pay a sparky to install. Just get a plug-in charger as GP said.

  • deelaroo on 13/04/2021 - 11:11

    So to confirm these do not straight fit a standard nailed on to stud or plaster fitting metal bracket?

    • ahchu on 13/04/2021 - 21:32

      Bought two of these to replace our old HPM double power points. The screw points fit the standard plaster board metal mount but the lower edge wouldn't fit in so have to file down the metal mount frame in order to fit this in

  • virtualds on 13/04/2021 - 12:26

    Is it easy DIY?

  • booboo on 13/04/2021 - 13:59

    $66 for a 6 pack on another listing. $11 each.

    Description says "This replacement wall plate is a standard wall plate size, and easily replaces existing power points" so hopefully you wouldn't have the same installation issues.

    Will get a pack with the 10% cash rewards cashback and give them a shot!

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