Electric sockets

[Neil B]

I want to buy some sockets for a bedroom. What is the difference between Single Pole switches and Double Pole switches.

 

[MasterAbacus]

Single pole = normally switches live

Double pole = normally switches live and nutral


what kind of sockets you looking at? standard ring mains I asume.

Cant think why you would need anything fancy in a bedroom tho...

Are they for like for like replacements?

 

[Neil B]

Just replacing an old switch thats there.

Which do I need to use a single or a double pole?

Thanks

Neil

 

[davy_owen_88]

There are no regulations stating that you should use one or the other. I always use double pole sockets though.

Davy

 

[mo2]

Just replacing an old switch thats there.

Which do I need to use a single or a double pole?

Thanks

Neil

and if you are talking about switches, most switches are single pole, 2way although 1 way is fine