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Schneider Lisse 1 Gang 5 amp Unswitched Lamp Socket

The Schneider Lisse 1 Gang 5 amp Unswitched Lamp Socket (model number GGBL3080) is a raised profile white round pin socket which is used with 5 amp round pin plugs.

A range of finishes are available alongside the white plastic variant. These are stainless steel with white insert, satin brass with black insert, polished chrome with black insert, and mocha bronze with black insert however these are in the Screwless Deco range.

The rear of the socket features square terminals for the live, neutral and earth cables. The earth terminal also features a connecting strip to providing earthing to the screw and back box. Two locations for the fixing screws are provided for alongside four screw covers which may be optionally used.

The width and height of the faceplate are 87mm which the socket has an overall depth of 27.46mm.

The minimum required back box depth is 25mm.

Hager Sollysta 2 Gang Socket with USB

The Hager Sollysta 2 Gang Socket with USB (model number *SS82-USBCC) is a double pole socket and features two USB-C ports with a current rating of 3 amps an output power of 27 watts which is shared.

The square terminals can accept 3 x 2.5 mm², 3 x 4 mm², and 2 x 6 mm² cables, with two earth terminals provided and joined by a connecting bar and providing earth to the metalwork.

The socket has a width of 146 mm and height of 86 mm, while the depth is 31.5 mm requiring a minimum back box depth of 25 mm.

Variants

A number of variants exist including a flat socket (WFSS82-USBCC) with a 10 mm spacer (model number WMUSBS) for use with a 25 mm back box, however when used without a 35 mm back box is required.

Knightsbridge Curved Edge Dual Voltage Shaver

The Knightsbridge Curved Edge Dual Voltage Shaver (model number CU8900N) is a dual voltage shaver socket providing for shavers rated at 230 volts and 115 volts. It is white plastic and features a raised, round profile.

The frontplate features ‘SHAVERS ONLY’ wording and the shaving socket icon as well as a neon which lights when the socket has a device plugged in.

Provided with the socket are white plastic screw covers and fixing screws in a small plastic wrapper.

The terminals on the rear of the socket are round and can accept 2 x 2.5mm², 1 x 4mm² or 1 x 6mm² cables. The live and neutral terminals are located on the rear of a black box containing the power supply, while the earth terminal is located near the top of the accessory which provides earthing to the faceplate screws and metalwork used to retain the transformer.

The minimum required back box depth is 47mm.

Crabtree Capital Double Socket with USB

The Crabtree Capital Double Socket with USB (model number 4306/USB/D) offers two USB-A sockets capable of providing a shared 2.1 amps for a total of 10.5 watts power output. It being a variant of the Crabtree Capital Double Socket, most other features remain the same unless stated below.

The sockets are double pole switched.

Of note, the USB sockets are slightly recessed which may pose problems when attempting to use with some cables or devices, depending on plug thickness. Above the USB sockets, the faceplate is embossed with the words ‘USB CHARGER’ and ‘2.1A ⎓ 5V’.

On the rear, the socket indicates it can be used on 50Hz or 60Hz supplies.

The minimum required back box depth is 35mm.

Two fixing screws are provided with the socket.

Contactum 3 Gang 2 Way Light Switch

The Contactum 3 Gang 2 Way Light Switch (model number X2732) is a raised profile white plastic switch capable of controlling three ways. There are three rectangular rockers with a small gap between each rocker way. It is suitable for current ratings up to 10 amps.

The terminals are capable of accepting 3 x 1.0mm², 3 x 1.5mm², or 1 x 2.5mm² cables.

The width and height of the faceplate are 85mm which the faceplate has a depth of 20mm.

The minimum required back box depth is 16mm.

LAP 50 amp 1-Way Pull Cord

The LAP 50 amp 1-Way Pull Cord (model number H8187N) is a square, white plastic switch intended for isolating high-current appliances such as electric showers.

The switch includes a neon which operates when the switch is turned on as well as a rotating mechanical indicator which displays either ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’.

The screw terminals accept cable sized up to 16 mm², with both live and neutral connections being switched.