Date:         Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:51:25 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
Comments: To: Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
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Abel:

That's what I do at the moment.  I have not found a DC input USB port that would be a drop-in fit ... they would all require fabricating my own mount and face plates.

On 20-Jul-2015, at 12:47, Abel Longoria wrote:

> Guess it could work if that AC wall plug with usb ports is wired to an
> onboard DC/AC inverter... that would work.
> 
> Abel.
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I'd probably use a black blank plate then drill out two holes for some
>> blue sea products that way they're wired up to 12v all of the time.
>> 
>> Having the USB sockets integrated in a 110v wall plug/plate means the usb
>> ports need 110v in order to operate (even though he voltage is being
>> stepped way down) so if your're off the grid and no shore power is
>> available those wall plug usb ports won't work. not sure you can route a
>> separate 12v power source to just those usb ports on the wall outlet or
>> not. highly doubtful since they're made for home applications.
>> 
>> Just thinking out loud here...
>> Abel.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 10:41 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> That's the third variation they make ... one receptacle and two USB
>>> ports.  I've not use that one.
>>> 
>>> On 20-Jul-2015, at 12:31, T Collins wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I actually have one of these in my kitchen not the same model numbers,
>>> but
>>>> you get the idea:
>>>> 
>>> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-Decora-15-Amp-Tamper-Resistant-Combination-Receptacle-and-USB-Charger-White-R02-T5631-00W/205730876
>>>> .
>>>> 
>>>> HTH,
>>>> Tony
>>> 
>> 
>>