IP66 Socket breaking

[James999ft]

Hi, I had an outdoor double IP66 socket fitted a few years ago and after a while the cover broke off. I've just replaced it but can already see that with the amount of force needed to click shut the cover that it is probably not going to last forever - are there any sockets sold that don't rely on plastic clips to maintain the ingress protection? Thanks

 

[Murdochcat]

What make have you fitted?

 

[James999ft]

BG / British General

 

[Murdochcat]

BG / British General

I find those ok until people get heavy handed with them

 

[chivers67]

MK Master Seal Guaranteed for years! Any good for you?

 

[SUNRAY]

I've had 3 of these BG's in use for years, they always feel they should be fragile but not broken one yet

I always push the cover before unlocking/locking to relieve the pressure on the latch.