Universal Socket

Question

Hi, I've been asked to make units and install a panel with universal mains sockets. I don't believe these are safe to use. But the customer has sent me a British General version which purports to be complaint with BS1363-2 and IEC 60884-2. 
 Has anyone had any knowledge of these finger fiendish accessories?

AJJewsbury · Accepted Answer

According to the data sheet the "universal" one is 13A rated... " 13 Amp 250V~ (827, 827L products ) " 
 - Andy.

gkenyon · Answer

mapj1 said: The 827 I presume ? 
 Says 'export only' on the link posted. Possibly because, as discussed in another recent thread, the UK Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations have prohibitions on the supply of socket-outlets for domestic and similar use in the UK. 
 
 Peter69 said: I've been asked to make units and install a panel with universal mains sockets. 
 Is the panel for use in the UK? Other countries might permit the use of such outlets. Might be worth taking some legal advice w.r.t. Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations and this particular piece of work?

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