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IP66
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13 Amp Socket Outlets
Description
A range of socket outlets specifically designed for use outdoors or in areas heavily
exposed to dust and/or splashing water. Constructed from extremely robust
polycarbonate, the range is sealed to IP66 against dust, water and is impact
resistant and will completely protect virtually any 13 amp plug* including moulded
plugs, allowing safe connection to any appliance.
*When in doubt, please use an MK 13A plug or Duraplug.
FEATURES
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IP66 protected to BS EN 60529:1992
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Ideal for gardens, workshops,
industry, commercial, public areas,
farm buildings, ponds, pools etc
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Easy to install: fixed gasket, captive
backed out terminal screws, clearly
marked top access angled terminals,
push fit knockouts and conduit
entries, rear drill holes
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Patented gel seal provides durable
water and dust tight seal for improved
protection
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Sealed when in use with virtually any
standard 13 Amp plug, including those
with moulded on plug tops
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Improved catch eases opening and
closing during use
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Manufactured from polycarbonate for
impact protection
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3 pin operated safety shutter on
socket outlets
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3mm minimum switch contact gap
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Additional electrical safety from
neutral ‘make first, break last’ feature
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Moulded ‘on’ indicator flash on
switches will not rub off
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Printed terminal markings on grey rear
mouldings for clearer identification
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Double pole switching
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Switch contacts with silver contacts
on both surface for good continuity
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Products are available in grey, black
and white
Standards and approvals
Socket outlets comply with
BS 1363 Part 2:1995.
All products allow compliance with
BS 7671:2008 when correctly installed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
ELECTRICAL
VOLTAGE RATING
250V a.c.
CURRENT RATING
13A
TERMINAL CAPACITY
Live, neutral & earth
3 x 2.5mm²
3 x 4mm²
2 x 6mm² (standard)
PHYSICAL
AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0°C to +40°C
IP RATING
IP66
MAX. INSTALLATION ALTITUDE
2000 metres
IP COMPARISON
IP56
SOLID PROTECTION
LIQUID PROTECTION
Dust protected.
Ingress of dust is not entirely protected, but it
must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere
with the satisfactory operation of the equipment.
Complete protection against contact
Powerful jets of water against the enclosure
from any direction shall have no harmful
effects
IP66
SOLID PROTECTION
LIQUID PROTECTION
Dust tight.
No ingress of dust, complete protection
against contact
Powerful jets of water against the enclosure
from any direction shall have no harmful
effects
Boxes
Rear entry back boxes are supplied for surface
mounted situations or flush mounting when used
with Flush Mounting Bezels (K56502, 1 gang
/ K56503, 2 gang). These boxes must also be
used if cable or conduit enters the enclosure
from the rear.
IP66 Protection
Each digit in the IP (Ingress Protection) rating
denotes resistance to dust and water.
The Masterseal Plus
TM
IP66 rating breakdown is
as follows:
For a full range of corresponding products,
see pages 242-249 in the product selector.
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