6A male-female ECO set — a 2 pin plug and a matching 2 pin socket in polycarbonate, for joining two lengths of two-core flexible cord.
- Set of two: a male 2 pin plug and a female 2 pin socket.
- Rated 6A, as named.
- Polycarbonate bodies from the ECO range; colour may vary.
- Joins two lengths of two-core flexible cord into a detachable connection.
- Each half opens with a centre screw for wiring.
- Female half has two round socket holes for the male pins.
- For light loads with no earth wire, such as lamps, decorative lights and chargers.
A male-female set is an in-line connector for flexible cords: the male half is a 2 pin plug and the female half is a 2 pin socket, each fitted on the end of a cord. Push them together to join two lengths of cord; pull them apart to disconnect.
Use it to extend a lamp cord, to make a detachable lead for decorative lights, or to join a short appliance cord to a longer one. It has no earth pin, so use it only for two-core cords and loads that need no earth.
Where to use it
- Extending lamp and small-appliance cords.
- Detachable leads for decorative and festival lighting.
- Joining a short appliance cord to a longer cord.
How to install
- Work with both cords unplugged from the wall socket.
- Fit the female (socket) half on the cord that comes from the supply, and the male (plug) half on the cord that goes to the lamp or appliance.
- Connect one core to each terminal, keep the outer sheath inside the body, then close each half and tighten the screws.
Always put the female half on the supply side, so no live pins are exposed when the two halves are apart. For 230 V AC mains and light loads only.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a male-female plug?
- A pair of cord connectors: the male half has two pins and the female half has two sockets. Fitted on two cords, they join the cords and can be pulled apart to disconnect.
- Which half goes on the supply side?
- Always the female (socket) half. Then, when the halves are apart, the live supply is behind the socket holes and the exposed pins of the male half are dead.
- What load can it take?
- It is rated 6A. Use it for light loads such as lamps, decorative lights, chargers and small appliances — not for heaters, irons, geysers or anything with an earth wire.
- Can I use it outdoors?
- No. Keep the joint indoors, off wet floors and away from water; outdoor and wet areas need a weatherproof connector.
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