This is a 5A 1 gang 3 round pin unswitched socket from the Claddagh Collection. It has a satin chrome round corner plate with a black insert. A 5A round pin socket is used for table and floor lamps that are wired to a lighting circuit, so the lamps come on from the room light switch. It takes a 5A 3 round pin plug, not a standard 13A plug. It matches the other satin chrome Claddagh Collection switches and sockets.
Key Features
5A 3 round pin socket for lamps on a controlled lighting circuit.
Unswitched so the lamp is controlled from the wall light switch.
1 gang plate in satin chrome with a black insert and round corners.
Claddagh Collection so it matches the other satin chrome switches and sockets in the range.
Specifications
Range
Claddagh Collection
Type
1 gang 3 round pin unswitched socket
Rating
5A
Finish
Satin chrome, round corner
Insert colour
Black
Product code
21423
Where to Use It
Floor lamps connected to a lighting circuit.
Table lamps switched from the room light switch.
Living rooms, bedrooms and hotel rooms where lamps are on a controlled circuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a 5A round pin socket used for? A: Lamps on a lighting circuit. Table and floor lamps plugged into it come on and off from the room light switch.
Q: Can I plug a normal 13A plug into a 5A round pin socket? A: No. It takes a 5A 3 round pin plug, so the lamp needs a 5A round pin plug fitted.
Q: Does this 5A socket have a switch? A: No. It is an unswitched socket. The lamp is controlled by the light switch on the circuit.
Q: Do I need an electrician to fit it? A: Yes. It is wired into a lighting circuit, so in Ireland it should be fitted by a registered electrician.
Q: Does it match other Claddagh Collection satin chrome accessories? A: Yes. It has the same satin chrome round corner plate and black insert as the rest of the Claddagh Collection range.
Q: Where can I buy 5A round pin sockets in Ireland? A: From Shamrock Electrical at shamrockelectrical.ie, with free delivery to every county in the Republic of Ireland from the first euro. You can also order for collection from our shop in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, usually ready in 2 to 4 days.
Every order ships with free delivery from the very first euro, with no minimum spend and no threshold to reach. New customers take 10 percent off a first order. Trade pricing is not shown online, so if you are buying for a job or a contract, call us on 01 401 9907 or email sales@shamrockelectrical.ie for your rate. We are an Irish owned electrical supplier based in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, just off the N7 and well positioned for the M50.
