6A & 13A international modular socket, 2 module, 240V AC — takes UK-type 13A square-pin and many other foreign plugs without a travel adapter.
- International (universal) socket rated 6A & 13A, 240V AC.
- Takes 13A square-pin (UK-type) plugs without a travel adapter.
- Universal face that typically accepts many other plug types from abroad.
- Earth opening at the top for three-pin plugs.
- 2 module size — fits a 2 module opening in a modular plate.
- Ideal for hotels, service apartments, offices and homes with imported appliances.
- White front that matches modular switches and plates.
An international socket, also called a universal or multi-country socket, lets plugs from abroad go straight into the wall. Its 13A rating matches the square-pin plug used in the UK and many Gulf and South-East Asian countries, and the universal face typically takes many other plug patterns as well.
It is an adapter built into the wall, not a voltage converter. Indian mains is 230 to 240 V AC, 50 Hz, so check that the appliance label reads 220–240V or 100–240V. Appliances made only for 100–120V, common in the US and Japan, need a step-down transformer.
Where to use it
- Hotel rooms, service apartments and guest houses with international guests.
- Offices, meeting rooms and co-working spaces used by overseas visitors.
- Homes with appliances or gadgets bought abroad.
- Showrooms and service centres that test imported products.
How to install
- Switch off the circuit at the MCB and check that it is dead.
- Connect line, neutral and earth to the terminals as marked, and tighten them firmly.
- Clip the socket into a free 2 module opening of the plate frame.
- Fit the cover plate, switch on and test with a plug.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off. Always connect the earth wire to the earth terminal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an international socket used for?
- For plugging in appliances and chargers bought abroad, and for guests from other countries, without a travel adapter. It is common in hotel rooms, service apartments and offices.
- Does it convert 230V to 110V?
- No. It only accepts the plug shape; the supply stays at Indian mains voltage. Use it only for appliances rated 220–240V or 100–240V — most phone and laptop chargers are 100–240V.
- What does 6A & 13A mean?
- These are the ratings listed for this socket at 240V. The 13A figure matches the 13A square-pin (UK-type) plug. For geysers, ACs and heaters with Indian 16A plugs, use a 6A & 16A universal socket.
- Can I use it for Indian plugs?
- It is meant mainly for plugs from abroad. For everyday Indian plugs, choose a socket made for them — our 6A 3 pin, 6A multi or 6A & 16A universal sockets.
- Is it earthed?
- Yes. It has an earth opening for three-pin plugs — connect the earth wire to its earth terminal when installing.
- Which plate and box do I need?
- A modular plate with a free 2 module opening on a concealed or surface box of the same size — a 2 module plate on its own, or a 3 module plate with a switch beside it.
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