Electric multi plugs.

[BensGrandad]

V=iR

You have too much series connection (series reststance). Use parallel

What is that I left school nearly 60 years ago?

 

[BensGrandad]

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Have you ever thought the tower of power may be faulty, it's not rocket science and would have been the first thing I checked. If the phone charges normally on the other tower then it certainly points to that. I certainly don't know why anyone would need 10 power sockets next to their chair though.

I thought that but was reluctant to spend £20 on what might or might not be the cause. The reason for the 10 point tower is because my wife insisted it it was safer than the 4 plug lead I had previously because my mum when alive used to put adaptors into adaptors and they were a nighmare.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Tried turning it off and on?

 

[Sheebo]

It's threads like this that make me think there's no way BG is a real account - part of me wants to believe this is a real person but the synic in me says otherwise

 

[BensGrandad]

What happens if you try to recline your chair whilst the phone is charging ?

Never looked I just put the phone on charge do what I am doing then check the phone again to disconnect.

 

[beorhthelm]

V=iR

You have too much series connection (series reststance). Use parallel

are you suggesting he buys another tower, connects that in parallel (plggued in to the wall) and uses that one for the charger, the increased parallelness increasing available current? its an interesting point.

i was going to suggest the towers dont have heavy duty cables, so restrict the electricity. the wall socket will have 2.5mm twin and earth most likly, much more substantial cable.

 

[dazzer6666]

Never looked I just put the phone on charge do what I am doing then check the phone again to disconnect.

[emoji15]

 

[Garage_Doors]

What is that I left school nearly 60 years ago?

V
IR
V over IR

V = voltage
I = current
R = resistance

Its ohm law, it hasn't changed since you left school its still the same.

 

[father_and_son]

Are you saying if she uses the phone when it is low on battery it will take longer to recharge. I always thought that the best way to use it was to run the phone right down then recharge rather than charge when it is 25% charged. I thought that this preserved the battery life.

That's deep cycle batteries (the sort in caravans or boats).

Modern rechargable batteies in phones and other devices are best kept between 50-75%. Don't charge all the way up. don't run all the way down.

 

[Goldstone1976]

Thanks for cheering me up, BG and assorted posters - I've had a dreadful day and this has brought a smile

BG - one of the answers you have received is correct...

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Thanks for cheering me up, BG and assorted posters - I've had a dreadful day and this has brought a smile

BG - one of the answers you have received is correct...

It's mine isn't it

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Tried turning it off and on?

FFS! do keep up #24

Some of us are trying to help BG

 

[Hampster Gull]

FFS! do keep up #24

Some of us are trying to help BG

i could have guessed someone smarter would have beaten me to it

 

[Soulman]

I didnt know if the current weakens due to more appliances taking from it as a water supply does with washing machine, dish washer and hose pipe all on together. Our shower blows a fuse if it is on and somebody flushes the toilet so reducing the water supply or pressure.

I must admit that i have not come across this problem before, and maybe a word with the plumber on site and we might be able to solve both the electrical and water issue.
My temporary advice would be to take an afternoon nap and charge the phone up in the bedroom whilst having your forty winks. Whilst in there other householders could have a shower, and just in case you have a weak bladder a commode by the bedside would put their mind at rest whilst showering. Unfortunately you will have to take your shower when no one is around in case they absentmindedly forget and flush the toilet whilst relieving themselves.
If you have an old consumer unit it might be worth stocking up on fuse wire in case the fuse keeps blowing, if not it might be best to invest in a spare mcb in case the one in use gives up the ghost.

 

[BensGrandad]

Thanks for cheering me up, BG and assorted posters - I've had a dreadful day and this has brought a smile

BG - one of the answers you have received is correct...

Problem is I dont know which one.

 

[Soulman]

FFS! do keep up #24

Some of us are trying to help BG

Great advice, no charge, and we can flush the problem out between us.

 

[BensGrandad]

V
IR
V over IR

V = voltage
I = current
R = resistance

Its ohm law, it hasn't changed since you left school its still the same.

Problem is I cannot remember about its application a lot has happened in my life since those days.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Great advice, no charge, and we can flush the problem out between us.

BG is Alan Partridge aha!

 

[Justice]

Did someone actually suggest an extension tower might be wired in series ?

 

[Soulman]

No time to get series..........