Fatcatsplat Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Looking for inspiration. There are 4 teenagers in my house and lots of mobiles, kindles, iPads etc that are all charged via USB cables. Give me some ideas of how to protect these cables and plugs against removal by said teenagers (who all swear blind it wasn't them wot dunnit!). I can't be agg'd to hardwire new sockets into the wall, but looking for something as a compromise that they can't smuggle into their lairs that means me and the missus get enough charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wascal Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 wireless chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 get different phones from the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Lock them up with the guns.…or get the kids a set of leads they need and tell you lose them you replace them out of your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Sounds like the only thing you need in your house is Discipline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 just keep buying more and more of them , eventually the house will reach saturation point , and youll find them laying around whenever you want them . we have similar issues with , plates , knives forks and spoons , tea towels . i once lost , 4 plates , 6 mugs , 12 teaspoons , and 6 tea towels , in a week (all from two brand new sets that i bought) . its taken many years , but im now able to eat with odd cutlery and random plates , like some kind of vagrant. its just part of having kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Fatcatsplat said: Looking for inspiration. There are 4 teenagers in my house and lots of mobiles, kindles, iPads etc that are all charged via USB cables. Give me some ideas of how to protect these cables and plugs against removal by said teenagers (who all swear blind it wasn't them wot dunnit!). I can't be agg'd to hardwire new sockets into the wall, but looking for something as a compromise that they can't smuggle into their lairs that means me and the missus get enough charge. Welcome to the club it’s unbelievable you go to bed get up and they are gone, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 ?I feel your pain! Even after buying leads ( and a couple of spares) for each of us, mine would go walkabout. It’s just what kids do. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howling Hound Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, babs2020 said: get different phones from the kids Get different kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) It’s a bit OTT but you could build a small box out of MDF big enough to fit a multiplug. Then plug all your chargers into the multiplug and on the “lid” drill holes just big enough for the end of each lead which goes into the device. Push the leads through the holes and then screw the lid onto the box with torx screws. Edited April 10, 2018 by Munzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Look on the bright side, they will soon be leaving home !.........................................................................................Er, except for my elder Grandkids that is, the eldest girl (32) has just returned home after a split with her boyfriend. She comes complete with cat and snake and is currently dossing on the front lounge floor ! Her younger brother, (28) has also returned home after getting kicked out of New Zealand, for failing to get his visa renewal back on time. He is unable to return under 3 years. The next in line, another granddaughter, (23) has moved her boyfriend in, whilst they are awaiting the completion of their new home, which should have been completed in February. Then add to that the two younger lads, who are still at school and in their teens. Her and husband celebrated her 51st birthday yesterday, they went out and shut the front door on the lot of them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Munzy said: It’s a bit OTT but you could build a small box out of MDF big enough to fit a multiplug. Then plug all your chargers into the multiplug and on the “lid” drill holes just big enough for the end of each lead which goes into the device. Push the leads through the holes and then screw the lid onto the box with torx screws. I can't believe you sat down and thought that through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Scully said: I can't believe you sat down and thought that through! To be honest pondering that was the most exciting thing that’s happened here all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 41 minutes ago, Munzy said: To be honest pondering that was the most exciting thing that’s happened here all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 kick 'em out. Get the house and the leads to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) Get some braided ones online in bright colours, if one takes it whip them with it, six good lashes should sharpen their behavior. Edited April 11, 2018 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Just buy pink ones mate soon stop him taking them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Wait till they are out then raid their rooms and deny all knowledge of the leads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Would they go as far as rummaging through your/the other half's underwear drawer? Charge your stuff in your bedroom ? IKEA do a charger which takes three USB cables and pumps out a healthy current for about £10 I think. It's made charging stuff a lot easier in our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Chop their hands off works in the middle east ,or just dont put any credit on their phones ,they wont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Sharpie pen and colour in / write your name on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Just batter the living daylights out of the kids til one or both of them admit to stealing your cable. Then batter them again while shouting at them. "Don't steal my cable again" Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Turn the power off!!!!!!! turn the internet off!!!!! Right now you have there attention sort it out unless you’re a wimp one lord and master this is the time to stamp your authority question did you train the kids yourself or get a professional to do it for you ? Because tbh sounds like my dogs better behaved best of luck of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saltings Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) only had to do this once nobody had my one and only charger and lead so waited for the kids to go out for the evening then went and trashed their rooms beds upside down wardrobes and drawers emptied you get the picture found the lead before I started told them when they got back I found the lead and then waited for the screams they had to put their rooms back before sleep works a treat Edited April 12, 2018 by Saltings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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