12-volt USB multi-port charging station

[eonolan]

I'm getting really irritated by the number of usb-charged devices on board. So, these devices exist in the 240-volt world....but has anyone seen anything like this, powered by DC ? Shouldn't be too difficult to put, I'd have though.

 

[KompetentKrew]

How many devices do you need to charge?

I have four of these - presently on offer, £25 is a very good price IMO, and I think 26000mAh is about the largest power bank you can get.

You can probably get toast racks from the £1 store.

 

[mikegunn]

How many devices do you need to charge?

I have four of these - presently on offer, £25 is a very good price IMO, and I think 26000mAh is about the largest power bank you can get.

You can probably get toast racks from the £1 store.

I also use 26800mAh storage device with 3 usb outlets. It also has two inlets, so can be recharged reasonably quickly.
Didn’t think of using a toast rack to keep things tidy. Really good idea, whether you meant it in jest or not.
Mike

 

[PetiteFleur]

I've just got 12v usb sockets in the saloon and rear cabin. One in the rear cabin and 3 in the saloon + 2 cigarette sockets. Works for us, just make sure you have the correct lead for you

 

[KompetentKrew]

I also use 26800mAh storage device with 3 usb outlets. It also has two inlets, so can be recharged reasonably quickly.
Didn’t think of using a toast rack to keep things tidy. Really good idea, whether you meant it in jest or not.

The particular model of power bank I linked has a USB-C connector, which allows high-speed charging. It takes about 24 hours to charge by regular USB, or about 4 hours using a USBC charger like this one.

 

[[70521]]

I currently have two USB charging ports available and planning to add two more over the winter so that all the cabins can charge at 1 or 2 AMPS, just a spur off the lighting circuit.

 

[lustyd]

I have one of these which can also charge my laptop via USB-C
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07R8JV1LX

 

[lustyd]

Also worth highlighting that if you have solar charge everything during the day rather than overnight!

 

[Molteni]

It's best to get a QC (Quick Charge protocol) adaptor / socket. This allows compatible devices such as smart phones to charge much more quickly and safely.

 

[coopec]

 

[Daverw]

It's best to get a QC (Quick Charge protocol) adaptor / socket. This allows compatible devices such as smart phones to charge much more quickly and safely.
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I fitted this las5 year, not sure if it has the current rating as often ipad does not charge and reports incompatible device, this is normally insufficient current.

 

[SimonKNZ]

How about one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BESTEK-Car...=12v+usb+charger+multi&qid=1631608080&sr=8-20
I have a similar one in my boat, although mine is older and doesn't have the fast charge port
Good for reducing clutter

 

[Stemar]

A 12v USB socket or six seems to me to be the best solution. Any power bank is going to run down and be flat, just when you need it most. If you're worried about running the boat batteries down, you need more capacity and/or a bit more solar power - or, whisper it not, fewer gadgets to need charging

 

[Poignard]

I have just bought one of these for my boat:




But no good if you want it sent to an EU country:

 

[lustyd]

I have just bought one of these for my boat:

While it may suffice for your needs it's worth pointing out that this only has 2x2.1A USB-A sockets. The one I posted earlier can deliver 18W over USB-C to charge tablets and laptops as well as phones. For most these days this is an important distinction. I do hate the LED display on the one I have though, for some reason designers these days think everything must have lights.