USB C outlet for 1 gang box converted from PoE - any options

[markharro]

Hi 

 

Can anyone supply a link for what I am describing - basically a media socket dongle that will accept a PoE wire and output as a USB C female socket? thanks

[IanR]

35 minutes ago, markharro said:

a media socket dongle that will accept a PoE wire and output as a USB C female socket? thanks

 

How about a wired RJ45 female face plate into which you insert this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mygatti-RJ45-Converter-Connection-Compatible-gray/dp/B0CXSSJJK8?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A1AIM872KBP6AR&th=1

 

[PNAmble]

https://directnine.uk/products/poe-texas-gigabit-poe-splitter-inwall-usb-charging-port-fast-5v-usb-charging-and-rj45-power-over-ethernet-output-for-wifi-internet-router-camera-phone-network?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAp5BeSog5eB1kb7ZriLjL380rXEor&gclid=CjwKCAjw_4S3BhAAEiwA_64YhkP5X_uZ9rZxzk71r1BQh_tZbIibveTOQIf-5tX3dmE7VD40d2AYSxoCOmcQAvD_BwE

 

Would this work ? not a standard size though.. 

[garrymartin]

3 minutes ago, IanR said:

 

How about a wired RJ45 female face plate into which you insert this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mygatti-RJ45-Converter-Connection-Compatible-gray/dp/B0CXSSJJK8?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A1AIM872KBP6AR&th=1

 

Wrong technology. That won't work to provide power I'm afraid.

 

@markharro Can I ask what it's to be used for? That might help narrow down the right solution/technology.

 

 

[markharro]

Thanks - @garrymartin the idea is to power an always on ipad or similar tablet to be used for smarthome controlling etc. Then I also have a couple of low power temp sensors and reader display which are powered via USB C

[garrymartin]

11 minutes ago, markharro said:

Thanks - @garrymartin the idea is to power an always on ipad or similar tablet to be used for smarthome controlling etc. Then I also have a couple of low power temp sensors and reader display which are powered via USB C

Gotcha. Let me find something appropriate

Edited September 11 by garrymartin
Linked to a 220V-240V version rather than PoE

[garrymartin]

If you want a really slick, integrated solution, you could look at something like https://displine.uk/products/displine-poe-converter-22w

 

But if you're happy to have an adapter in the wall, you could use something as simple as this https://www.amazon.co.uk/DSLRKIT-Active-Splitter-Female-802-3af/dp/B073P7J1KR/ with an appropriate cable of your choice. It doesn't need to be a higher-powered quick charge (PD or similar) as your tablet will likely be permanently connected. If you're trying to do something without spending a fortune, and have or know someone with a 3D printer, there are also lots of 3D models for tablet wall holders on various sites.

[markharro]

4 hours ago, garrymartin said:

If you want a really slick, integrated solution, you could look at something like https://displine.uk/products/displine-poe-converter-22w

Thanks yes this is the sort of thing. Not clear however how it would fit inside a standard UK wiring box but why so expensive!

I think this would power an Apple Homepod mini though so thats interesting.

[garrymartin]

46 minutes ago, markharro said:

Thanks yes this is the sort of thing. Not clear however how it would fit inside a standard UK wiring box but why so expensive!

Fits inside a 60mm Euro box, but no idea why they are so expensive.

[zzPaulzz]

5 hours ago, garrymartin said:

If you want a really slick, integrated solution, you could look at something like https://displine.uk/products/displine-poe-converter-22w

 

But if you're happy to have an adapter in the wall, you could use something as simple as this https://www.amazon.co.uk/DSLRKIT-Active-Splitter-Female-802-3af/dp/B073P7J1KR/ with an appropriate cable of your choice. It doesn't need to be a higher-powered quick charge (PD or similar) as your tablet will likely be permanently connected. If you're trying to do something without spending a fortune, and have or know someone with a 3D printer, there are also lots of 3D models for tablet wall holders on various sites.

Cheaper here: £54. Probably shipping and tax on top.  Same product though as far as I can tell.   https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006216842254.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.49.706fa3Spa3SpBs&algo_pvid=99a4c398-362c-4cad-8d1b-eba9e5600680&algo_exp_id=99a4c398-362c-4cad-8d1b-eba9e5600680-24&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!106.78!53.39!!!135.75!67.88!%40210387dd17260731937254697eddc0!12000036322462749!sea!UK!889673203!X&curPageLogUid=KRqsJZNZNPs7&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A

There's a lot of UK companies reselling stuff that we can get direct from AliExpress. I guess they offer a degree of quality assurance and convenience but sometimes the mark-up is fierce.  

Edited September 11 by zzPaulzz

[markharro]

@garrymartin @zzPaulzz thanks for your replies. Sorry got waylaid with other stuff in the interim. I need to finish focusing on this now as I won't have much longer to instal the wiring needed. I think for powering an ipad etc I am probably going to go with one of these - https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/accessories-poe-power/products/uacc-adapter-poe-usbc - pretty much as I am using other Ubiquiti kit in the house.

 

However there are still some issues - this will need to be buried in the wall cavity and once there it wont be accessible so will have to hope the wiring connections stay stable over time. But the other thing is how to bring the USB end out of the wall......I suppose I could use a media face plate on a 1 gang back box with a "curtain" like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-modular-flex-outlet-black/49931 for the cable to poke through! Ideally it would be neater to instal a media module with a USB female socket. Something this externally - https://www.screwfix.com/p/contactum-media-modular-3-1a-15-5w-2-outlet-type-a-c-usb-socket-black/835rp But internally it would need another female USB to allow me to connect it via a short male to male cable to the Ubiquiti widget. I have tried to find a media module configured this way without success - do they exist?

 

The other problem I am trying to solve is how to power an Apple Homepod mini in a bathroom - for remote control of a blind and music! These appear to be 9V and 2.2 amps in terms of power consumption. 

 

Is it possible to instal one of these in a bathroom compliant with (Scottish) regs - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SF63WMW.html?source=adwords&ad_position=&ad_id=&placement=&kw=&network=x&matchtype=&ad_type=pla&product_id=SF63WMW&product_partition_id=&campaign=shopping&version=finalurl_v3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUJl6FBHFEK8EuFsI7roIi0CVcA-yFJE-RdeGka2YMdMwAW2FCkB5-BoC9KkQAvD_BwE

 

If so would the Homepod mini work with this?

 

THanks