16A 5 in 1 switch-socket combined: ON/OFF switch, 6 & 16A universal socket, fuse carrier and red indicator lamp on one plate, porcelain bases.
- Switch, 6 & 16A universal socket, fuse and indicator lamp on one plate.
- Rated 16A — for heavy plug-in appliances as well as everyday ones.
- Front fuse carrier gives the point its own fuse protection.
- Red indicator lamp shows when the point is on.
- Six-opening universal socket takes both 6A and 16A round-pin plugs.
- Heavy porcelain bases behind the plate, which handle heat well.
- Plate unit with four corner fixing holes — the J. box version comes with its own surface box.
The 5 in 1 is the fully equipped switch-socket combined: on one plate you get an ON/OFF switch, a 6 & 16A universal socket, a fuse carrier and a red indicator lamp. It is sold in the trade as a 5 in 1 with fuse and indicator.
The fuse protects the point on its own and the indicator shows at a glance when it is on. Behind the plate, the switch and the socket sit on heavy porcelain (ceramic) bases — generally preferred for high-current points because porcelain withstands heat well.
This is the plate unit, for fixing over an existing box or board. For a ready-to-fix unit, choose the 5 in 1 with J. box; for a simpler point without fuse and indicator, see the 3 in 1.
Where to use it
- Geyser, room-heater, AC and washing-machine points that should have their own fuse.
- Kitchen points for ovens, induction cooktops and other heavy appliances.
- Shops and workshops that want a visible ON indicator at each power point.
- Replacing old 5 in 1 units on existing boxes or boards.
How to install
- Switch off the supply at the MCB. A 16A point is typically wired in 2.5 sq mm copper on a 16A MCB.
- Bring the cables into the box or board behind the plate.
- Connect phase, neutral and earth as marked on the unit and tighten the terminals firmly.
- Fit a fuse of the correct rating in the carrier, screw the plate on through its corner holes and switch on.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off. Never replace the fuse with a higher rating or thicker fuse wire than the circuit allows.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "5 in 1" mean on a switch-socket?
- It is the trade name for a switch-socket combined that also carries a fuse and an indicator lamp — here an ON/OFF switch, a 6 & 16A universal socket, a fuse carrier and a red indicator on one plate.
- Why have a fuse at the socket?
- The fuse protects that point on its own: if the appliance or its cord develops a fault, the fuse blows. The circuit should still be protected by an MCB at the distribution board.
- What fuse rating should I use?
- Use the rating your electrician specifies for the appliance and the wiring — never a higher-rated fuse or thicker fuse wire, which would stop it protecting the point.
- Will both 6A and 16A plugs fit?
- Yes. The universal socket has two sets of openings — the smaller ones for 6A round-pin plugs and the larger ones for 16A plugs.
- 5 in 1 or 5 in 1 with J. box — which should I buy?
- Buy this plate unit if you already have a box or board to fix it on. The J. box version comes with its own surface box, ready to screw onto the wall.
- What does the indicator lamp show?
- It lights up when the point is on, so you can see at a glance that the socket is live.
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