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MYT095 Sep 18th 2018 12:24 am
Reforma Regulations
 
Hello,

First post here. I am about to start a reforma of an apartment near Malaga. I want to install multi-plug USB wall sockets (sorry I can't attach the photo due to this being the first thread). Does anybody know if there are any regulations against this? Are these permitted or is it necessary to stick with the two pin sockets?

Thanks!

missile Sep 18th 2018 12:35 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
As far as I am aware, you need a qualified electrician to do any electrical work. If you want to risk DIY, who would know and anything goes.

snikpoh Sep 18th 2018 12:36 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Originally Posted by MYT095 (Post 12564574)
Hello,

First post here. I am about to start a reforma of an apartment near Malaga. I want to install multi-plug USB wall sockets (sorry I can't attach the photo due to this being the first thread). Does anybody know if there are any regulations against this? Are these permitted or is it necessary to stick with the two pin sockets?

Thanks!
You probably do need permission, but who would know - just do it.

I looked at them some time ago but they aren't very powerful - try and get the most powerful you can.

MYT095 Sep 18th 2018 12:49 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Thank you for your replies.

As far as I am aware, you need a qualified electrician to do any electrical work. If you want to risk DIY, who would know and anything goes.
Absolutely, I wouldn't have a clue how to do it myself.

I was reading on a blog post about somebody intending to instal 3-pin UK plugs in their home in Spain and somebody commented advising against this along with mentioning it could invalidate your home insurance should there be an electrical fire for instance. But I can't find anything regarding a multi-plug socket. Maybe the same would apply or maybe not...

MYT095 Sep 18th 2018 1:33 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Originally Posted by snikpoh (Post 12564584)
You probably do need permission, but who would know - just do it.

I looked at them some time ago but they aren't very powerful - try and get the most powerful you can.
They say 'Input: 250V - 50/60Hz' and Output 'DC 5V 1100mA' and on the front '5V' which I assume is for the USB sockets.

snikpoh Sep 18th 2018 4:00 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Originally Posted by MYT095 (Post 12564625)
They say 'Input: 250V - 50/60Hz' and Output 'DC 5V 1100mA' and on the front '5V' which I assume is for the USB sockets.
1100mA is nothing. Most good chargers are now at least 3000mA which is why I didn't install one myself.

Mains supply in Spain is 230V - are these sockets Spanish or from somewhere else?

MYT095 Sep 18th 2018 4:38 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Originally Posted by snikpoh (Post 12564690)
1100mA is nothing. Most good chargers are now at least 3000mA which is why I didn't install one myself.

Mains supply in Spain is 230V - are these sockets Spanish or from somewhere else?
The plugs are purchased in the UAE. I’m guessing the 5V/1100mA is for the USB and the 250V input is for the plug socket. Does that sound about right?

snikpoh Sep 18th 2018 5:42 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Originally Posted by MYT095 (Post 12564718)


The plus are purchased in the UAE. I’m guess the 5V/1100mA is for the USB and the 250V input is for the plug socket. Does that sound about right?
Yes but 1100mA is too low for most devices now especially USB3 devices

Why not get the Spanish version? OK, they aren't multi-plug but they do have USB connections

MYT095 Sep 18th 2018 6:08 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Originally Posted by snikpoh (Post 12564743)
Yes but 1100mA is too low for most devices now especially USB3 devices

Why not get the Spanish version? OK, they aren't multi-plug but they do have USB connections
Thanks once more for your advice. I’ve been looking online pretty much for ‘electrics for dummies’ or something like that but can’t really find anything simple so your info is very helpful!

Basically we just planned on installing multi-plugs as a nicety for holidaymakers renting the place out during summer.

We can change them for schuko sockets plus USB if need be. We’re between Spain and the UAE and sockets and switches in the UAE are super cheap compared to the prices in the likes of Bricomart and Leroy Merlín.

Thanks again!

missile Sep 18th 2018 6:11 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Purchased in UAE, I doubt they would comply with EU regulations.

If you are using an electrician, ask him to source suitable sockets.

MYT095 Sep 18th 2018 7:26 am
Re: Reforma Regulations
 
Originally Posted by missile (Post 12564754)
Purchased in UAE, I doubt they would comply with EU regulations.

If you are using an electrician, ask him to source suitable sockets.
That’s a good point. They all have the ‘CE’ logo on them and another logo ‘RoHS’ which is apparently another EU directive. Whether this makes them fully compliment though I do not know.


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