2 Gang 5A Unswitched Double Socket in Stainless Steel Plate and Plastic Insert Forbes and Lomax
£75.11
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This is the Forbes and Lomax DS5/SS, a two gang 5A unswitched double socket in stainless steel with plastic insert, manufactured by Forbes and Lomax. It comes with a white plastic trim as standard.
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 Stainless Steel Range
- The Stainless Steel range has brushed stainless steel plates with satin nickel switches and buttons.
- The stainless steel especially suits contemporary interiors or kitchens due to it's simple maintenance.
- At only 1.8mm thick the brushed stainless steel plates sit flush with the wall and suit contemporary interiors or kitchens.
- A whole array of fused connections and cooker switches provide all you need to control the power of your kitchen appliances.
Switches & Sockets Specific | |
Amp | 5 |
Back Box Depth | 35mm |
Brand | Forbes and Lomax |
Finish | Stainless Steel |
Gang | 2 |
Insert | White or Black |
Plate | Metal |
Plate Dimensions | 146mm x 86mm |
Plate Projection / Protrusion | 1.9mm |
Style | Flat Plate |
Type | Socket |
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