6A two-pin socket for non-modular switchboards — ISI-marked (IS 1293), slim white polycarbonate plate, 240V AC; for chargers, lamps and small two-pin plugs.
- ISI-marked to IS 1293; rated 6A, 240V AC.
- Two round openings for two-pin plugs — no earth.
- Slim white polycarbonate plate that lines up with non-modular switches.
- Fixes with two screws on a traditional switchboard.
- Two screw terminals at the back for line and neutral.
- For mobile chargers, table lamps, small radios and other two-pin devices.
- Made in India.
This is the classic board-mounted 2 pin socket for non-modular switchboards: a slim plate with two round openings that sits in a row with ordinary switches.
It has no earth, so use it only for two-pin devices. Anything supplied with a three-pin plug — a fridge, washing machine or desktop computer — needs an earthed socket, such as our 6A 2 in 1 socket or 6A & 16A universal socket.
Where to use it
- Charging points on bedside and study-table switchboards.
- Table lamps, night lamps and small radios.
- Replacing an old 2 pin socket on an existing board.
How to install
- Switch off the circuit at the MCB and check that it is dead.
- Connect the line (phase) and neutral wires to the two terminals and tighten them firmly.
- Pass the body through the cut-out in the switchboard sheet and fix the socket with two screws through its fixing holes.
- Switch on and test with a two-pin plug.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a 2 pin and a 3 pin socket?
- A 3 pin socket has a third, larger opening for the earth pin, which carries fault current safely away if an appliance's metal body becomes live. A 2 pin socket has no earth, so it is only for two-pin devices.
- Can I plug a three-pin appliance into it?
- No. Appliances supplied with a three-pin plug must be earthed — use a 3 pin or 2 in 1 socket. Never remove the earth pin to make a plug fit.
- Is it ISI marked?
- Yes. The back carries the ISI mark with IS 1293, the Indian standard for plugs and socket-outlets.
- Modular or non-modular — which do I need?
- Non-modular sockets like this one screw onto a traditional switchboard sheet. Modular sockets clip into a cover plate on a modular box. Match what your board already uses.
- Is 6A enough for a phone charger?
- Yes. Chargers, lamps and small radios draw only a fraction of an ampere; a 6A socket handles loads up to about 1,400 W at 240 V.
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