Weather-resistant and double pole switched for added security. Positive action locking clips ensure full seal. Lid retains open position for easy use. Ideal for gardens, factories and industrial premises.
IP66 Water & Dust Protection
Easy-Click Lid
Rugged ASA-Moulded Housing
High Impact Resistance
Top comments
darksideby182
12 Dec 165#12
Its non notifiable but get an Electrician out ppl and it will get done properly.
Sir_Deadpool_of_Awesome
13 Dec 164#21
As an Electrician, I recommend that unless you have confidence (not to be mistaken for ignorance) when working with electricity, then you should really consider the following when these deals are posted (which they often are):
1) Do you really need one, or will a long extension reel suffice for the times you plan on using power in the garden?
2) Before you go tinkering with your existing installation, do you know the difference between spurring off the ring main and having a spur on the ring main? A spur is often preferred instead of taking the ring main outside.
3) If you turn the power back on (because hopefully you turned it off beforehand :wink: , and had the right equipment present to ensure it is in fact on the correct circuit) and then it trips straight away, you would be comfortable fault finding.
4) Do you have a RCD protection? I wouldn't be caught spraying a jet wash near a socket without it.
Sorry if this seems like an arsey message - it's meant as a awareness thing before you start disconnecting sockets and potentially hurting yourself or causing a fire (because there's nothing a loose neutral loves more), but I've done this long enough to know when a DIYer starts tinkering and years later I'm in there house trying to fault find. If you're confident, go for it. If not, and you're mates with a sparky he'll probably do it for a drink and you know it's been done safely. These are great and the price is about right.
All comments (29)
deanos
12 Dec 162#1
£9.60 if you have a trade account
Clips a bit fiddly but a good socket , i have one :smiley:
sradmad
12 Dec 161#2
Good find PF, great retailer, heat added :smiley:
tek-monkey
12 Dec 161#3
Got 3 in the garden, seem to be doing well. As said the clips are a bit cumbersome in the cold but certainly seem to stop the moisture.
sunil237
12 Dec 16#4
is the waterproof good enough to have this on a wall open to full on rain?
shakeyjake66 to sunil237
12 Dec 161#7
Yes.
IP66 Definition: (Amongst other things) A strong water jet directed at the enclosure from any direction must not have any harmful effects.
YouDontWantToKnow to sunil237
12 Dec 16#8
yes
fosterboy21
12 Dec 16#5
does anyone know the sort of cost it would be to get one of these installed?
andyb83 to fosterboy21
12 Dec 161#6
A local electrition quoted us £50 including the socket but I bought one of these and did it myself. Simple enough.
krizw
12 Dec 161#9
Fitted one last week, used the pressure washer near it, so gave it a good showering, all good.
wadders
12 Dec 16#10
Do you not need to be part p certified to do outdoor electrics? Or if you run off a spur is it non-notifiable even if it's outside?
scoobytawazara
12 Dec 16#11
Anyone got a step by step guide how to install one of these or a link cheers
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Could be useful for somebody.
Great reviews.
Weather-resistant and double pole switched for added security. Positive action locking clips ensure full seal. Lid retains open position for easy use. Ideal for gardens, factories and industrial premises.
IP66 Water & Dust Protection
Easy-Click Lid
Rugged ASA-Moulded Housing
High Impact Resistance
Top comments
1) Do you really need one, or will a long extension reel suffice for the times you plan on using power in the garden?
2) Before you go tinkering with your existing installation, do you know the difference between spurring off the ring main and having a spur on the ring main? A spur is often preferred instead of taking the ring main outside.
3) If you turn the power back on (because hopefully you turned it off beforehand :wink: , and had the right equipment present to ensure it is in fact on the correct circuit) and then it trips straight away, you would be comfortable fault finding.
4) Do you have a RCD protection? I wouldn't be caught spraying a jet wash near a socket without it.
Sorry if this seems like an arsey message - it's meant as a awareness thing before you start disconnecting sockets and potentially hurting yourself or causing a fire (because there's nothing a loose neutral loves more), but I've done this long enough to know when a DIYer starts tinkering and years later I'm in there house trying to fault find. If you're confident, go for it. If not, and you're mates with a sparky he'll probably do it for a drink and you know it's been done safely. These are great and the price is about right.
All comments (29)
Clips a bit fiddly but a good socket , i have one :smiley:
IP66 Definition: (Amongst other things) A strong water jet directed at the enclosure from any direction must not have any harmful effects.