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@UncleRico, is it possible to insert an australian plug into this with only 1 pin inside the unit? ( so 1 or 2 pin hanging exposed ) . if so, this thing is a death trap
Hmmm, I don' think so - but I admit to not trying too hard to accomplish it.
So I'm clear, are you suggesting that it may be possible to put to insert an Australian plug in one of the diagonals at an angle which may leave the one or two remaining pins exposed? Or is the concern more related to uninsulated pins? Either way, I wouldn't have thought there's enough clearance on it, but can try tonight when I get home. I may even unplug it first…
Exactly, that's what I'm wondering. Not related to sleeved or not. If you manage to plug it on an angle and one of the pins is hanging out, if you touch the exposed pin, you could get a shock. Even worse, if you can insert the earth pin into one of the left or right slots of the baseus, you could make whatever you plugged in live, if it has a metal case.
It all depends how wide/tall the Baseus is. It looks quite slender which is why I wondered
@allewell: Ok. I belatedly got the chance to pull mine out and test it (the charger, that is).
An earth pin cannot be configured to enter of the two diagonals. The angle of approach just won’t allow it. A diagonal pin can touch - just - one of the diagonal inserts, but cannot be inserted more than one or two millimetres due to the non-flush angle of approach.
I’m not sure if 2mm is enough insertion to conduct current, but either way it took me a couple minutes of dedicated finagling to find an orientation which would allow me even to get close.
Is there a one in a million chance you could jam a prong in there if you tried hard enough and we’re prepared to bend it a little? Probably. Is it a greater risk than a kid jamming a fork or tipping a glass of water on an Aus certified unit? Doubtful.
Safety tests concluded, I’m reasonably comfortable putting mine into household operation…
@allewell: Most welcome.
You had me mildly concerned with your initial observation since it does appear in photos that the slim design may allow a pin breach. I’m happy to report that it’s a very remote possibility.
Let’s just hope it doesn’t melt…
is it possible to fit ur hand in a blender or your body infront of a car? if so those things are deathtraps
Good point. What if you left the blender plugged in on the ground next to your bed, and your toddler daughter presses the switch and blends her hand? And by presses the switch i mean touches it lightly, and by blends her hand i mean dies.
@allewell: Why are you letting your kids play with things they shouldn't be playing with? Ohhh won't somebody please think of the children!
@allewell: ill be sure to take note of that the next time i put a blender turned on in my toddlers room
@furythree: You missed the point. This could have been just as (probably more) dangerous. Anyway it doesn't matter. UncleRico, who's actually been constructive unlike you and eug, has shown its quite hard to mis-plug things into this. You are free now to be ignorant in another thread and purchase cheap electronics from china with no regard to their safety. I bid you farewell.
@allewell: i was fully aware of the point u were trying to make
my point was that youd have to go out of your way to plug in the prongs THAT incorrectly for it to be a problem, even disregarding UncleRicos clarifications that you cant do it anyway
i have one of these devices and youd have be actively trying to kill urself to be a problem
is this the same, one which is not insulated?
My understanding is that none of the Baseus products have insulated pins.
That is good news for all of the people from the EU on Ozbargain.
I have only been zapped once when unplugging it, use it multiple times a week in my work laptop bag and no worries with it. I keep the power switch off then plug this in and then switch back on haha learnt my lesson.
Uhhh….
Nothing like a good 240v boot to wake you up in the morning?
It's very rare to see the Australian style plug in China. They usually use two parallel prongs or two round ones, as found in the US and Europe.
Not true, most higher watts appliances in china use the same plug as Australia, such as those powerboards from xiaomi
All wall plugs in china have both types (US/Japan) and AU (but they are upside down, earth pin on top)
Sample:
https://data.trippest.com/images/info/china/870-50.jpg
@littlesoldier: Uh… I've spent a fair chunk of my travels in China (used to live there) and seeing Oz plugs was usually a "oh, that's unusual" kind of moment.
@littlesoldier: The Chinese plugs, while the same shape and upside down are a little bit thinner so they can become loose in our outlets quite easily.
is this the same, one which is not insulated?
Just to put it in perspective, none of the plugs in the US, the most advanced country in the world, have insulated pins. Neither does Japan.
Thanks OP, just purchased one. Was after the 100W one for a while after watching a review on it.
BTW purchased two 65W versions of this Baseus unit from Banggood. Both had faulty USB-2 ports. Hopi g for better from the 100W unit
If you feel so inclined you can get it on Banggood for ~$33. Mine seems to work perfectly fine.
https://au-m.banggood.com/GaN-Tech-Baseus-GaN3-Pro-65W-USB-C…
Your link is 65W version.
Yes you're right, my apologies!
I also got the 65W Banggood one too…
One annoying thing is all the USB ports turning off to renegotiate power output to ALL ports every time a device is connected/disconnected or if a connected device decides to stop charging (100%) on any (PD/QC) port… Not sure if basic 5v devices triggered the same but found it highly annoying.
Took a minute to work out why a USB-PD security camera powered by it kept rebooting, I would not recommend for powering a device without a battery unless it is the only device that will be connected.
Anyone have a USB-PD battery that allows passthrough charging at 40-100W?
The Baseus Blade 20,000 mAh power bank is rated for pass through charging at up to 65W. The input wattage needs to match or exceed the output or it will shut down. There power bank is rated for 100W output but only 65W input thus only 65W pass through.
Currently ~$70 with eBay Plus which is $7 or so cheaper than last deal for it.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313961826214
I bought one specifically for the pass through feature. It's yet to arrive though so I have not tested it myself.
Cheers for your recommendation/link. Order placed.
I have one of these and highly recommend it, only downside is the plug being upside down makes it difficult to plug directly into the wall, when into a power board normally okay though.
Doesn’t this have the UK 3 pin instead of the AU pins?
Is yours the same model as what’s shown in the photos?
They show the UK pins in the photos but they lost that it’s the CN/AU plug in the description
Apart from the uninsulated plug, and the fact that cord is permanently connected so if it is damaged you have to throw out the whole thing, what’s not to like?
Personally I would go for zyron tech options that are marginally more expensive.
Just repair the cord or replace the plug if it bothers you. No need to contribute to e-waste so easily
I don’t buy anything with the cable permanently connected. No risk of any waste then.
And you can get any problems will be at max inconvenience.
A USB-C plug is far more likely to fail than the permanent 3 pin wiring.
That's exactly what I thought. It would have been so much better if it had an 8-figure plug so I could bring it overseas with different cords.
You mean IEC. You need A, N, E. Figure 8 has no earth.
Better product there
I would personally never buy a generic charger. They too often have poorly-designed circuitry that can be dangerous.
@eug: Def possible but it /looks/ identical as if they're a same-factory clone kind of thing. Maybe not, dunno.
@hamwhisperer: Unfortunately as products like this show, you can't tell what's inside just by looking at the outside.
FWIW the OEM manufacturer is Wontravel. The electronics looks pretty well-designed. The silkscreen on the boards are Baseus-branded so it might not have been a straight-up rebrand. It also measures pretty well.
System reject two coupons to be used on one item.
USB 1 port ruins it for me, not capable of much
Handy for the few devices that for whatever reason actually refuse to charge on anything much over 5v 1a, but I'm seeing less and less of those these days.
That's only on the 65w version, if you scroll down to "Compare Baseus Desktop Charger" the 100w has the higher powered USB-1 port
Anyone can confirm if this has the bonus features of non sleeved line and neutral pins, and the electrocution probe where you can plug a mains device with one pin hanging out the side?
Am I missing something? This is listed as the 100w charger but the Max combinations only reach 65w?
Yeah it's a silly product, no idea why people are going ape about this every time it is posted in a deal. The specs even say the max is 60W for that USB C port, so who knows.
The description on eBay is wrong
Referring the Baseus website
Each type c support up to 100w
If both connected, it can support 65w + 30w
https://www.baseus.com/products/gan3-pro-6-ports-power-strip…
Thanks Op bought it for $28.26 with my ebay plus $30 voucher.
How Baseus products compare with Anker products in terms of quality & reliability?
For comparison with this: Anker USB C Charger, 543 Charger (65W II), https://amzn.asia/d/9zpN7Aj
15% off coupon as well
Concerned that all the pictures show 65w
The listing is for either, you can scroll down to "Compare Baseus Desktop Charger" and it lists both
price changed
Interesting timing!
Do not buy this.
I agonised about what to buy for my recent USA trip and very very nearly bought this.
It looks great but it's missing one key feature.
Removable power cable.
I found a Chinese clone, which absolutely worked great for me the past 2 weeks. Cheaper, with removable power cable.
He's a link to the one I've got. Sorry I'm on mobile, best I can do
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JZG32SW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shar…
That's only 65W and doesn't include the AC passthrough.
I guess figure 8 means you have to forfeit the passthrough, I wonder if regular IEC c13 would allow for both passthrough and removable cable
Do not buy this.
They are two different things.
This is a compact 2-outlet power board with built-in 100W charger. If you don't need a compact 2-outlet power board with USB charging, don't buy this. Buy a normal charger like the one linked above instead, although personally I would not buy a generic charger as they aren't likely to be well-designed internally.
I maybe misread, I'm fairly sure I found a baseus almost identical to mine, but ten dollars more with no removable cable. That one is the one I think mine competes with.
If it has power passthrough on the side yeah that's kinda extra and cool.
in case you do not know, Bases is a Chinese brand.
Sure but it's fairly reputable vs my no name brand
Had one and came val after an hour of catching to a melting usb C
Same brand same model?
exact same model and unit.
What's the best international plug/converter to pair with this so that I can take it on overseas trips?
Damn I bought this 2 months ago for $68 x_x
why is this post so popular but the previous deal of this exact same product had a lot of comments reporting major issues?
Just goes to show you that not everyone has issues. All products will have a number of dissatisfied buyers. It doesn't mean every single unit has issues though.
thanks… i was just thinking of getting this but not getting enough data on whether there are valid issues or not
A huge problem with relying on online posts to determine how good a product is, is that people who have no issues are probably just happily using it and not bothering to look for a forum to post a comment saying "this charger charges my devices fine". There's just not much to say. But if the charger was faulty you can be sure they'll let everyone know about it.
So as a result you'll hear far, far more negative reports than positive. It doesn't necessarily mean the product is bad; you could just be hearing from a vocal minority. Of course it also doesn't necessarily mean the product is perfect either, so you have to use some judgement here.
@eug: that logic is understandable, however, some of the risks mentioned in previous posts were about melting while unattended… it is not really a risk that should be acceptable at even such a low percentage…
if it just died, i wouldn't worry so much as i can just simply ask for a replacement or refund…
however, some of the risks mentioned in previous posts were about melting while unattended… it is not really a risk that should be acceptable at even such a low percentage…
The devil is in the details. I assume you're referring to this post.
Note that he says the connector/port was the side that's melting. He gives no details or photos so it could very well be a faulty USB cable that's the cause.
The charger simply supplies power that is requested by the connected device. If there's a fault in the cable (e.g. faulty e-marker chip or just a faulty cable), it could heat up enough to cause melting while not drawing enough current to trip the short-circuit protection. The popular TS80 soldering iron easily melts metal with just 18W of power.
It's unfortunate that there is so much incomplete information posted online that can lead people to the wrong conclusions.
For a more technical analysis of this charger, you can check out videos like this and teardowns like this.
Warning. I received this item today. It appears this product does not comply with Australian electrical safety regulations. It is missing the required RCM mark to state compliance.
https://www.eess.gov.au/rcm/regulatory-compliance-mark-rcm-g…
It is also missing the required insulation on the plug pins.
Disappointing when buying from the official AU Baseus store.
I won't be using this device and will be seeking a refund or replacement.
Will it burn down your house: unlikely but possible
Is it illegal to sell this in Australia: almost definately
you dont read the comments before you purchase do you…
Actually, I read then all at the time of purchase. What's your point?
As far as I can tell, this is illegal to sell in Australia. So far the response from baseus has not been satisfactory so I will likely be reporting the sale of unsafe electrical equipment to the relevant authority in my state. Which for me is https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-equipment…
Ozbargainers should be concerned about the sale of unsafe electrical equipment. Ozbargain admins should be concerned about the site being used to aid in the sale of things that are not legal.
Some of you might think this is over the top but we have Australian standards and laws to protect consumers for a reason. As consumers in Australia, we should be able to buy from any Australian retailer and expect that the item will not harm us.
No judgement, but are you an accountant by any chance?
The issue is, it's perfectly legal to sell to Australians, and the importer is the one who has to ensure a product complies with the relevant standards.
Since Baseus is a Chinese company, selling through a marketplace, in this case you are legally the importer. As such, you are required to ensure the product complies with the local standards, and it was illegal for you to have imported it without having certification.
We all know that this is not made clear, and international companies skirt the law. I am in no way defending Baseus, because they know what they are doing. But legally it is still on you to ensure the product meets the local standards before purchase. You wouldn't ever be prosecuted for illegally importing non compliant goods in a case like this of course, unless you are reselling items.
You'll note that the Baseus AU store is just AU focused - they declare they are based in China, link to the international website, specifically note the that is is a China/AU plug, and provide the Chinese safety certificate. Arguable (from their end) they have made it clear the charger does not comply with Australian safety standards and that they are not an Australian company.
They state the product is in Australia, but (my understanding of) our customs laws mean they can be stored for some time in a warehouse that is till outside of Australia in terms of customs, even when the item is physically here. There are hundreds of these warehouses in Australia, and if the items are not sold or imported within a certain time, they have to be shipped back out.
So then when you buy the item, it goes through customs, and you are the importer. So it is never actually sold in Australia, from a legal perspective. A lot of overseas eBay sellers do this.
Of course Baseus may be doing much more blatantly illegal things here. But the problem is it's hard to enforce anything against an international company at the best of times. Our out of date laws are (part of) the issue here. Really the Australian Gov bodies should be forcing eBay to implement systems to better regulate these issues, but that is hard too under the current laws, and even then there is no way to get companies like AliExpress to comply.
The gov bodies trying to enforce this will be busy stopping the most blatantly poorly made and unsafe imports (ones that have actually been killing people) and well built, relatively safe but not compliant products from Baseus won't be high on the priority list to stamp out.
@Prong: So I agree in part. You are responsible if you are the importer. In this instance, the items location is clearly stated as from Australia so I am not the importer The shipping clearly shows it was sent from Sydney. This is why I bought it from this store vs somewhere like AliExpress. Baseus even have an Australian web store.
Baseus eBay are offering me every increasing incentives to shut me up.
@jimmej: It is specifically stated as located in Australia, but does not say it is sold from Australia.
Shipping from Sydney does not mean it was already imported into the country. Very likely, it shipped from a Sydney based warehouse of items that have not gone through customs.
Legally, that makes you the importer, and importing it was illegal.
Baseus clearly show non compliant plugs, and provide a Chinese certification - not Australian. There is nothing that indicates it is compliant with Australian standards, and is not legally required to be, until imported.
And again, I am not defending Baseus. We all know what is going on here. But especially as an electrical engineer, it is good to be aware of how the laws work, and the ways international companies can comply with the local laws in ways that are not consumer friendly.
Note that the Baseus .com.au web store says items will 'mostly' be shipped from China. And they don't sell any chargers with AU style plugs.
@Prong: I still don't agree but I will see how I go when I report them.
PS. It appears they are a registered business in Australia.
BASEUS PTY LTD
ABN 60 649 431 327
@jimmej: Yep, well customs laws apply whether or not you agree with them.
Did you get an invoice with that particular ABN on it?
If not then the laws that ABN holder has to comply with are irrelevant to you buying a product from a Chinese company.
@Prong: What's the basis for you claiming it's being sold from outside Australia, when the company, platform, warehouse etc is all in Australia? And GST is being charged?
@BergzBargz: Company: eBay requires sellers to list where their registered location is. In this case, China. You can check this yourself on the sellers about page.
Platform: eBay is a marketplace and facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers. They are not a retailer or an importer.
Warehouse: 'Custom bonded' warehouses allow a product to be physically stored in Australia, without being actually legally imported. No duties or taxes are paid until it's sent out. These warehouses have a lot of advantages for companies beyond the specific case here, and are very common for eBay sellers even when located in Australia.
GST: Payable on sales to Australia, even if the company is not located here. Baseus appears to be registered for GST. If they weren't, then eBay would collect the GST.
@Prong: I see what you are saying now. It is very misleading with the items location being Australia but the store one you click beyond the item to the sellers store says China. I am going to report it anyway. eBay needs to do better to protect its consumers.
@jimmej: Yes, I absolutely agree.
This issue should have been tackled back in 2018 when our (former) government introduced the changes to how GST is collected for low value goods sold from overseas to Australia.
But consumer safety was never going to win against collecting more taxes.
And while eBay should voluntarily do more, why would they take action that would reduce their own profits, when the Australian Government is fine with pushing the responsibility onto consumers?
Don't get me wrong, it's a very tough issue to tackle well But even most consumers aren't overly incentivised to care, since doing so will just make things cost more.
And really, we are likely to see increased numbers of more serious problems in areas with even less protective legislation, such as around fire safety with increasingly cheap but high capacity batteries in things like electric bikes and scooters.
@jimmej: Unfortunately Baseus Ebay is actually a china-based store.
How do I know this? I had to claim warranty of a baseus product back then and their response started with "hi friend, so sorry you want to return…" 😅
Great device. Great price. Wish I didn’t have a brand new one sitting in a box from a $66 purchase a month ago…