SDS100 Kitchen Wall Plug USB

[usmiladim]

Hello

we have a wall plug in our kitchen that also has two USB ports. Will this be sufficient enough power to charge the SDS100 w/ the mini port?

Thank you

M

 

[doctordialtone]

It depends on what is powering them.
Do you have the specs for the power source?

 

[usmiladim]

How can I figure that out? All I know is the socket electrical power is 120v. It’s one of those items from Costco.
Thank you

 

[usmiladim]

It depends on what is powering them.
Do you have the specs for the power source?

I do not any longer. At worst could it hurt the radio?

 

[jack103]

UL LISTED YES

 

[doctordialtone]

If these are them, you should be ok

Costco Feit Electric Wall Outlets with USB Ports (2 pack)

Feit Electric said...
Hello this is Feit Electric. We wanted to clarify that our USB outlets are USB 2.0 & 3.0 compatible and have a total combined charging capacity of up to 3.4 amps combined to deliver the quickest possible charge to your device. Cell phones typically draw slightly more than 1 amp and a larger device, such as an iPad, can draw slightly more than 2 amps. So when charged simultaneously in this way, the total available power can be up to 3.4 amps and you can charge Apple, Android, tablets, smartphones and more at maximum speed.


In addition, we wanted to assure readers the product is UL approved for use per all certification requirements. The product is clearly marked accordingly. We can be reached at info@feit.com if we can clarify any further questions.

 

[ofd8001]

You have to look at the specifications for the outlet and determine the charging capacity. Then research what the charging draw is of the scanner (or other device) and ensure you are not drawing more than the outlet is capacity of safely providing.

***Important*** Be sure that the outlet in the kitchen is not the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet. If you swap that GFCI out, you are losing your protection for all the outlets along your kitchen counter. (While most folks know this, there are some who may not and its a safety thing, so that's why I'm mentioning this).

As an aside, UL or Underwriter's Laboratories doesn't "approve" anything. They will test "stuff" to determine that it performs in the manner specified by the device manufacturer. If it does, UL will "List" the device accordingly.

 

[ur20v]

Some of the first wall outlets with built-in USB ports were pretty weak at <500mA - you could plug in some devices to charge while using them and still wind up with a net loss of electrons 😆. Eventually they got better and now they are even available with PD and USB C.

 

[JimD56]

SDS100 charges at 1.5 amps while "OFF"
iPhone constant at 1.2 amps On or Off
Ipad constant at 2.1 amps On or Off