• Looking for a smarter way to manage your heating this winter? We’ve been testing the new Aqara Radiator Thermostat W600 to see how quiet, accurate and easy it is to use around the home. Click here read our review.

Can someone explain 2 gang and double pole

K

kinhell

Joined
19 May 2007
Messages
167
Reaction score
3
Country
United Kingdom
I'm looking at new double sockets and they say 2 gang and double pole.

Whats is meant by double pole and 2 gang?

I thought 2 gang was a double socket and by definiition double pole was the same.
 
2 gang just means theres 2 sockets.
Double pole is referring to the switch, on single pole sockets the switch is in the line conductor only. On a double pole switched socket it cuts both the line and neutral.
 

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.


Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

I
Updated light switched and power socket but not sure which ones to buy?
2 3
Replies
37
Views
5K
ban-all-sheds
ban-all-sheds
N
Single Pole light switch to Double Pole
Replies
8
Views
2K
333rocky333
333rocky333
P
Double pole, single gang, switch plug socket. Earth Terminal
Replies
9
Views
12K
Taylortwocities
Taylortwocities
Y
electrical switches
Replies
1
Views
601
PrenticeBoyofDerry
PrenticeBoyofDerry
H
How can I tell if it is a double pole socket?
Replies
5
Views
11K
IJWS15
I
Back
Top