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tom66:
Does anyone else think that 48V DC on the USB-C connector, especially at 5A, is asking for trouble?  It seems like the small pins on device and cable would pit pretty quickly if it is removed while in use.   There's a lot of potential for arcing upon removal there.

Gyro:
I seem to get through a lot of USB-C leads and changing insertion orientation to keep my phone reliably rapid charging (which, for my phone, is a mere 10W), I even keep a dust cover on it... So yes, I do!

coppice:

--- Quote from: themadhippy on October 15, 2023, 12:37:56 am ---
--- Quote ---There have been a lot of things in the UK wiring regulations that only seemed to be there to force people to buy stuff.
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The regs aint retrospective (nor statutory) so if your told your old wylex rewireable fuseboard  is illegal  then  the smell of  bullshit  is in the  air.

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Was that supposed to be a response to what I wrote? Seems like a random response.

themadhippy:

--- Quote ---Seems like a random response.
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i was pointing out your not forced to buy stuff/upgrade your installation regardless of reg changes


--- Quote ---if you rent it out it'll have to be replaced.
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No you wont, as long theirs a current  test ticket your good to go.

Connecteur:

--- Quote from: tom66 on October 15, 2023, 11:40:39 am ---Does anyone else think that 48V DC on the USB-C connector, especially at 5A, is asking for trouble?  It seems like the small pins on device and cable would pit pretty quickly if it is removed while in use.   There's a lot of potential for arcing upon removal there.

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I'm not sure if 48V is too much for USB-C, but if it passed certification, it's probably fine.  The overall size is to accommodate small devices, but some sort of wider socket might be designed to handle more wattage, while still being compatible with older USB-C plugs. We've had something similar before with the Micro-B 3.1 Gen2 double connector.

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