6A multi socket with safety shutter, 2 module, ISI-marked (IS 1293), 240V AC — takes Indian three-pin and two-pin plugs and many flat-pin plugs.
- ISI-marked to IS 1293; rated 6A, 240V AC (AC only).
- Multi-pin face: an earth opening, two round openings and two combined round/flat openings.
- Typically takes Indian 6A three-pin and two-pin plugs and many flat-pin plugs.
- Safety shutter guards the openings when no plug is inserted.
- Screw terminals at the back, marked L, N and E.
- 2 module size — fits a 2 module opening in a modular plate.
- White finish; made in India.
A multi socket saves you from adapters. Its face is shaped for several plug patterns in one 2 module outlet: the everyday Indian three-pin plug, two-pin plugs, and many of the flat-pin plugs found on imported chargers and gadgets.
The safety shutter keeps the openings closed until a plug goes in, so a hairpin or key pushed into one hole meets a barrier instead of a live contact — a sensible choice for homes with small children, schools and clinics. It is a 6A socket; for geysers, ACs and other 16A plugs, choose our 6A & 16A universal socket.
Where to use it
- Homes with small children — bedrooms, living rooms and play areas.
- Study tables and home offices with chargers, laptops and routers.
- Hotels, hostels and guest rooms where visitors bring different plugs.
- Schools, clinics and offices.
How to install
- Switch off the circuit at the MCB and check that it is dead.
- Connect line to L, neutral to N and the earth wire to E, and tighten the screws firmly.
- Clip the socket into a free 2 module opening of the plate frame.
- Fit the cover plate, switch on and test with a plug.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off. Always connect the earth wire to the earth terminal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a multi socket?
- A socket whose openings accept more than one plug pattern. This one takes Indian 6A three-pin and two-pin plugs and, typically, many flat-pin plugs, so fewer adapters are needed.
- How does a safety shutter work?
- Spring-loaded shutters cover the openings and usually open only when a plug's pins push in together, so a single object pushed into one hole cannot reach a live part.
- Can I plug a geyser or AC into it?
- No. It is rated 6A. Heavy appliances usually have a 16A plug and need a 6A & 16A universal socket on a circuit wired for 16A.
- Is it ISI marked?
- Yes. The back carries the ISI mark with IS 1293 and the rating 6A 240V, AC only.
- Multi socket or 6A 3 pin socket — which should I buy?
- Choose the multi socket if you use mixed plug types or have small children at home. The 6A 3 pin socket is the basic choice for standard Indian three-pin plugs.
- Does a shuttered socket replace an RCCB?
- No. Shutters stop objects being pushed in; an RCCB of 30 mA or less protects people from electric shock caused by faults or leakage. A safe home needs both.
Buy 6A multi sockets with safety shutter online from Electric Market, with delivery across India from our Chennai store. For site, contractor or bulk quantities, contact us for a quote.