Single pole or Double pole switches on sockets

[consciouspnm]

Do people people recommend getting Single Pole switches or Double Pole switches on 13A Sockets. Obviously switching Neutral and Live is better, but is it overkill?

 

[JohnD]

It is more important to buy a good-quality brand.

You may find that they come DP switched anyway. If there is a choice DP is slightly preferable IMO but I don't know how much extra I would be willing to pay.

 

[Spark123]

DP are, as JohnD says slightly better, turning them off will isolate both L&N which in the case of an RCD tripping can be slightly advantageous (or just unplug it). IIRC they are also a requirement for caravans.

 

[consciouspnm]

There is only a 50p difference on the MEM Stainless Steel range so I've gone for DP.

 

[JohnD]

Good move. I saw SP and DP sockets in the same MEM catalogue too, I wouldn't be surprise if the SP are an old design that will eventually be phased out.