2 module switch-socket combined: a 6A universal socket with its own ON/OFF switch, safety shutter and red indicator lamp, in one modular unit.
- 6A universal socket and its own ON/OFF switch in one 2 module unit.
- Colour-coded switch: green for ON, red (marked OFF) for OFF.
- Red indicator lamp shows when the switch is on.
- Safety shutter keeps the socket contacts covered until a plug goes in.
- Universal socket face takes 6A two-pin and three-pin plugs; universal faces like this usually accept flat-pin plugs too.
- Screw terminals on the back marked L, N and earth, with "For AC only".
- Clips into a 2 module slot of a matching modular plate.
A switch-socket combined (S.S. combined) puts a socket and the switch that controls it into one unit, so a single 2 module slot gives you a complete switched power point. This one has a 6A universal socket, a colour-coded ON/OFF switch and a red indicator lamp.
The safety shutter keeps the live contacts covered when nothing is plugged in — a sensible choice for homes with small children. At 6A it suits everyday loads of up to about 1,300 W: TVs, set-top boxes, computers, chargers, lamps, table fans and mixer-grinders.
For geysers, room heaters, ACs and other heavy appliances, choose a 16A switch-socket such as our 3 in 1 and 5 in 1 combined units.
Where to use it
- Bedside, study-table and TV points.
- Chargers, routers, lamps and small appliances up to about 1,300 W.
- Homes with small children, thanks to the safety shutter.
- Kitchen counters for mixer-grinders and other light appliances.
How to install
- Switch off the supply at the MCB.
- Connect phase to L, neutral to N and the earth wire to the earth terminal on the back.
- Clip the unit into a 2 module slot of the plate frame and fit the plate.
- Switch on and check that the red indicator glows when the switch is ON.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off. Always connect the earth wire.
Frequently asked questions
- What does S.S. combined mean?
- Switch-socket combined: the socket and the ON/OFF switch that controls it are built into one unit, so you do not need a separate switch module.
- 6A or 16A socket — which do I need?
- A 6A socket suits loads up to about 1,300 W — TVs, computers, chargers, lamps, fans and mixer-grinders. Geysers, room heaters, ACs and most microwave ovens need a 16A socket on a suitably rated circuit.
- What does the safety shutter do?
- It keeps the socket openings closed when nothing is plugged in, so it is much harder for a child to push an object into the live contacts.
- What does the red indicator show?
- It glows when the switch is ON, so you can see at a glance that the point is live.
- Which plugs fit a universal socket?
- Standard 6A two-pin and three-pin round-pin plugs, and usually flat-pin plugs too. For 16A plugs, use a 16A or 6 & 16A socket.
- Can I use it outdoors or on DC?
- No. It is marked for AC only and is made for indoor switchboards.
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