2 Gang 5A Unswitched Double Socket in Antique Bronze Plate and Black Insert Forbes and Lomax

This is the Forbes and Lomax DS5/BMA, a two gang 5A unswitched double socket in antique bronze with black insert, manufactured by Forbes and Lomax.

About the Forbes and Lomax 5A Socket Outlets

The Forbes and Lomax 2A and 5A socket outlets can be used for ligthting circuits that demand low amperages. These sockets come in the Invisible Socket range, the Antique Bronze range, the Nickel Silver range, the Verdigris range, the Aged Brass range, the Unlacquered Brass range, the Painted Socket range, and the Stainless Steel range. It can come with a White or a Black plastic insert / trim. 

Technical Information - 2 Gang 5A Socket Outlets

• Each socket conforms to BS 546 1950
• Top access terminals making wiring easier and quicker
• Shutter safety feature
• Terminal marking present on socket housing for clearer identification
• Automatic primary switching on insertion of plug
• All the Forbes and Lomax 5A and 2A sockets require a British Standard 35mm deep flush wall box. 
• Supply voltage: 250V AC
• 5A socket Terminal Capacities: Live, Neutral & Earth, 1 x 2.5 mm2, 2 x 2.0 mm2, 2 x 1.5 mm2, 4 x 1.0 mm2
• Ambient Operating Temperature: -5 degrees to +40 degrees Celsius
• IP rating: IP2XD
• Max. installation altitude: 2000m

The Antique Bronze Range from Forbes and Lomax

• Many of the early light switches were made in Antique Bronze and the finish became very fashionable in the Art Deco period.
• This finish complements both traditional and modern designs and work particularly well on wood panelling and other unusual surroundings.
• The Antique Bronze range is durable and will stand the test of time. Original Antique Bronze switch plates can be seen in old buildings today still looking great a hundred years on. 
• Sockets are supplied with black inserts as standard to complement the dark finish of the plate.