Single Outdoor Socket, IP66 Weatherproof
A single outdoor socket lets you run a mower, a pressure washer or Christmas lights from outside the house instead of trailing a lead through a window or a back door. This one is IP66 rated, which means dust tight and protected against powerful water jets, so it stands up to Irish weather in an exposed position.
Features
- Dimensions (L x H x D): 110mm x 110mm x 81mm
- Input voltage: 240V
- Rating: 13 amp
- IP rating: IP66
- Finish: Grey with opaque cover
- Material: ABS and polycarbonate
- Certification: CE certified
- Weatherproof and dust proof
- Easy open, see through hinged cover
- Lockable front cover
- Robust construction
- Multiple entry points
- Warranty: 2 years
Where it is used
Back walls, garages, sheds, garden walls and porches. The lockable cover matters on anything reachable from a public side or a shared driveway, and the multiple entry points mean the cable can come in from whichever direction suits the run.
If you need two outlets in the same position, the double outdoor socket is the twin version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I fit an outdoor socket myself?
A: No. An outdoor socket is fixed wiring on a circuit that must be properly protected, so it should be installed by a registered electrician. They will also confirm the right protection for the circuit and a suitable cable route.
Q: What IP rating does an outdoor socket need in Ireland?
A: IP66 is the sensible choice for a fully exposed position, which is what this socket is rated to. That means dust tight and protected against powerful water jets, so wind driven rain is not an issue. A lower rating may do under a deep porch, but IP66 removes the judgement call.
Q: Is it safe to leave things plugged in outside?
A: With the cover closed, yes, that is what the socket is designed for. The hinged cover keeps water out while a plug is in place, and the lockable front cover stops anyone else using it. Do not leave the cover propped open.
Q: Can I use this for Christmas lights?
A: Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons people fit one. It saves running a lead out through a window, which is both a trip hazard and a way of letting water and cold in around the frame.
Q: What is the difference between a single and a double outdoor socket?
A: Only the number of outlets. Both are weatherproof units built for the same job. Choose the double if you are likely to run two things at once, for example lights and a pump, because it saves fitting a second socket later.
Q: Does the cover lock?
A: Yes. The front cover is lockable, which is worth having on any socket reachable from a shared driveway, a lane or a garden gate.
Q: Where can I buy an outdoor socket in Ireland?
A: Shamrock Electrical stocks single and double weatherproof outdoor sockets. We are in Rathcoole, County Dublin, just off the N7, and we deliver free to every county in Ireland on every order with no minimum spend. You can also collect from the counter.
Price Includes VAT and Free Delivery Across Ireland
