6A multi socket with safety shutter, 2 module, ISI-marked (IS 1293), 240V AC — takes Indian three-pin and two-pin plugs and many flat-pin plugs.
- ISI-marked to IS 1293; rated 6A, 240V AC (AC only).
- Multi-pin face: an earth opening, two round openings and two combined round/flat openings.
- Typically takes Indian 6A three-pin and two-pin plugs and many flat-pin plugs.
- Safety shutter guards the openings when no plug is inserted.
- Screw terminals at the back, marked L, N and E.
- 2 module size — fits a 2 module opening in a modular plate.
- White finish; made in India.
A multi socket saves you from adapters. Its face is shaped for several plug patterns in one 2 module outlet: the everyday Indian three-pin plug, two-pin plugs, and many of the flat-pin plugs found on imported chargers and gadgets.
The safety shutter keeps the openings closed until a plug goes in, so a hairpin or key pushed into one hole meets a barrier instead of a live contact — a sensible choice for homes with small children, schools and clinics. It is a 6A socket; for geysers, ACs and other 16A plugs, choose our 6A & 16A universal socket.
Where to use it
- Homes with small children — bedrooms, living rooms and play areas.
- Study tables and home offices with chargers, laptops and routers.
- Hotels, hostels and guest rooms where visitors bring different plugs.
- Schools, clinics and offices.
How to install
- Switch off the circuit at the MCB and check that it is dead.
- Connect line to L, neutral to N and the earth wire to E, and tighten the screws 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 a multi socket?
- A socket whose openings accept more than one plug pattern. This one takes Indian 6A three-pin and two-pin plugs and, typically, many flat-pin plugs, so fewer adapters are needed.
- How does a safety shutter work?
- Spring-loaded shutters cover the openings and usually open only when a plug's pins push in together, so a single object pushed into one hole cannot reach a live part.
- Can I plug a geyser or AC into it?
- No. It is rated 6A. Heavy appliances usually have a 16A plug and need a 6A & 16A universal socket on a circuit wired for 16A.
- Is it ISI marked?
- Yes. The back carries the ISI mark with IS 1293 and the rating 6A 240V, AC only.
- Multi socket or 6A 3 pin socket — which should I buy?
- Choose the multi socket if you use mixed plug types or have small children at home. The 6A 3 pin socket is the basic choice for standard Indian three-pin plugs.
- Does a shuttered socket replace an RCCB?
- No. Shutters stop objects being pushed in; an RCCB of 30 mA or less protects people from electric shock caused by faults or leakage. A safe home needs both.
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