When comparing socket outlets, buyers may need to distinguish a switched model from an unswitched one. The presence of a switch changes the product configuration, but the correct choice depends on the project specification and the destination market. Product names alone are not enough for a purchase order.
Describe the required device
Record the socket interface, number of outlets, switching arrangement, any indicator or USB feature, and the model’s intended location. If the project calls for a switched outlet, ask the supplier to show the switch position and operating function on a drawing or sample.
Check the destination requirements
Confirm rated values, required conformity documents and local installation requirements for the exact configuration. A switched socket in one market may not be interchangeable with a similar-looking device in another. Have the project’s qualified electrical professional review any safety or installation questions.
Keep the quotation traceable
- Use a separate item code for switched and unswitched versions.
- Confirm the socket type and model-specific ratings.
- Request front and rear drawings with dimensions.
- Verify which documents cover the exact model.
- Approve a labelled sample when the switch layout matters.
OUBEN’s F9 catalogue includes a 13A switched socket entry. Confirm the current item specification and applicable documents before selecting it for a project; this guide does not recommend one switching arrangement for every installation.