Electrical outlet search

[Chuck TaperParticipant @chucktaper]

Regarding the item picture below:

What is its correct name / description? (google return no match for either image search or misc. word combinations)

Are they 'retired' or readily available?

I have been searching for such for some time.

Regards

Frank C.

[Chuck TaperParticipant @chucktaper]

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

This is getting close : **LINK**

https://prolight.co.uk/product/penn127

MichaelG.

[DC31kParticipant @dc31k]

Use some or all of the following terms in your search: 'metal clad', '4 gang', 'socket' possibly with the addition of 'industrial'.

It would help greatly if the photograph allowed us to read the text on the RCD in the centre.

A similar, modern, domestic version can be seen at Screwfix 3241F. This is eight gang, but it gives a manufacturer, BG, and Schneider, another manufacturer, pops up in the sidebar.

You will need to look through the catalogues of mainstream, name-brand electrical manufacturers for further inspiration.

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

The centrally located switch appears to be a Wylex RCCB, no doubt to provide fault protection for the socket outlets.

Emgee

[Chuck TaperParticipant @chucktaper]

The picture is a clip from a background of another picture. It's all I have.

Michael – made me contemplate rewiring then entire shop in the manner of a stage set – which might actually have merit.

DC31k – I know…..sigh!

Why is it that all (aka – the overwhelming majority) of extension sockets have the cable exit on the right. Sometimes you just need it on the left. Or is that just me?

Regards.

Frank C.

[HowiParticipant @howi]

Posted by Chuck Taper on 13/03/2022 09:21:04:

The picture is a clip from a background of another picture. It's all I have.

Michael – made me contemplate rewiring then entire shop in the manner of a stage set – which might actually have merit.

DC31k – I know…..sigh!

Why is it that all (aka – the overwhelming majority) of extension sockets have the cable exit on the right. Sometimes you just need it on the left. Or is that just me?

Regards.

Frank C.

I think you have answered your own question…..

My latest extension strip (10 sockets) has a bottom entry, bet that would confuse you?

[DC31kParticipant @dc31k]

Posted by Chuck Taper on 13/03/2022 09:21:04:

Why is it that all (aka – the overwhelming majority) of extension sockets have the cable exit on the right?

Your comment interested me enough to go looking, and you are correct.

Please see top of page 21 on CPC ctalogue: https://www.easyflip.co.uk/CPC_Catalogue/?page=845 The trouble is that this is a 2018 catalogue and CPC do not seem to stock this product any more.

I did not go looking for that particular one, but was trying to determine in principle if the modular, under-desk systems on the same catalogue page (and e.g. Toolstation 13987) could be configured for left hand drive. So that might be an avenue to pursue.

I have an old 2 x 3-way one of this style, by Formfittings of Rotherham and it is completely modular inside, meaning that you could rotate each individual socket 180 degrees (or 90 degrees if desired) to have the inlet on either side.

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