a 2G modular frame with a single unswitched 13a outlet and a switch which switches an outlet in another location
Madness.
a 2G modular frame with a single unswitched 13a outlet and a switch which switches an outlet in another location
Mine is also red.Mine is red - I have no plans to get any more colours.
16a DP switches are what I need.
The OP seems to be proposing to use a DP switch. It's all a bit confusing, but I think each of these switches will be controlling a single (13A) plug/socket. If that's the case, then 16A switches would presumably be adequate, wouldn't they?This does not make sense. ... Normally one would use 20A DP switches. DP switches allow both the live and the neutral both to be switched and terminated.
Nor have I, but the OP appears to be referring to one.Yes, 16A switch would be sufficient, I suppose. But I have never seen a DP 16A grid switch.
Your guess is a good as mine - maybe for uses such as the OP proposes?Why would they make such a thing?
Agreed, electrically - but I think the perceived issue may be that the DP switch on the socket would not be accessible.PS I am still strugling with the need for this. A double DP switched socket will do exactly the same thing, without all this badinage.
PS I am still strugling with the need for this. A double DP switched socket will do exactly the same thing, without all this badinage.
Don't feel bad - as I said, FWIW, I've never seen or heard of one, either!1. its written on the description/specification. And I retract my post above. The CEF/RPP switch is indeed a 16A DP switch.
Hmmmm It's probably best if the OP does not let himself get confused by that statement! If one did take that view, there would be very few uses for 20A DP switches, yet they are ubiquitous!But we all know we cannot connect DP switches <32A that are not to BS1363 to a 32A circuit... [Dive for cover...]
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