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UK Switched Socket Outlets

Markyboyce

Socket outlets in UK generally fall into two groups (excluding lesser known/used products) and that is switched or unswitched.

My question is, what is value in having a switched socket outlet when so many of the switches simply don't get used i.e. they are often left in the on position? Indeed, whenever I visit Savoy House in London, 80% of the switched socket outlets have their switches left in the on position!

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  • My other half always switches off before unplugging. I try to follow her example for safety. Unmoulded plug halves are held together by a screw which can become loose, so when you pull the top half it can become detached leaving the innards within reach of your fingertips momentarily. Given this, I rarely specify unswitched sockets  

  • in reply to OlympusMons
    OlympusMons said:
    Given this, I rarely specify unswitched sockets

    There seems to be little point in having a switched socket behind washing machines, dishwashers, etc. under the counter.

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  • in reply to OlympusMons
    OlympusMons said:
    Given this, I rarely specify unswitched sockets

    There seems to be little point in having a switched socket behind washing machines, dishwashers, etc. under the counter.

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