6A modular socket with safety shutter, 2 module, 240V AC — a five-opening power point for 6A three-pin and two-pin plugs, with shutters for child safety.
- Everyday 6A power socket, rated 240V AC.
- Safety shutter keeps the openings closed until a plug is inserted.
- Five openings: an earth opening plus two pairs of pin openings.
- Typically takes standard Indian 6A three-pin plugs as well as two-pin plugs.
- 2 module size — fits a 2 module opening in a modular plate.
- Suits homes with small children, schools, clinics and hotels.
- White finish that matches modular switches and plates.
This is the everyday 6A power socket with an added safety shutter. The shutter sits behind the openings and stays closed until a plug is pushed in, so a child poking a pin, clip or key into one hole meets a barrier instead of a live contact.
The five-opening face takes a standard Indian 6A three-pin plug and, typically, two-pin plugs too — for TVs, computers, routers, chargers, lamps and small kitchen appliances up to 6A. Compared with our other sockets: the 6A 3 pin socket is the basic version, the 6A multi socket also takes many flat-pin plugs, and the 6A & 16A universal socket adds the larger 16A plug.
Where to use it
- Bedrooms, living rooms and play areas in homes with small children.
- Play schools, schools and tuition centres.
- Clinics, hospital rooms and hotel rooms.
- Any 6A point for TVs, computers, chargers and lamps.
How to install
- Switch off the circuit at the MCB and check that it is dead.
- Connect line, neutral and earth to the terminals as marked, and tighten them 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
- 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.
- Which appliances can I use on a 6A socket?
- Anything up to 6 amperes — about 1,400 W at 240 V: TVs, computers, routers, chargers, lamps, table fans and most mixer-grinders. Geysers, ACs and heaters need a 16A socket.
- 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.
- How is it different from the 6A 3 pin socket?
- Both are 6A sockets for Indian three-pin plugs. This one adds a safety shutter behind the openings, which matters most in homes with small children.
- Which plate and box do I need?
- A modular plate with a free 2 module opening on a matching concealed or surface box. With its own switch beside it, a 3 module plate and box is the usual choice.
Buy 6A modular 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.