Universal and multifunction sockets are designed around more than one plug configuration, but the label does not tell buyers which interfaces are supported or where a product may be sold. For international sourcing, evaluate the exact model and documents rather than assuming that one outlet fits every country.
List the plug interfaces required
Describe the plug shapes the project expects to accept and compare them with a supplier drawing or reference sample. Ask which combinations are physically supported and whether the socket includes a switch or other feature. Avoid inferring compatibility from a product photograph.
Check the destination market
Identify every target country and request model-specific ratings and applicable conformity evidence. A multi-interface design may not be approved for all the markets it physically accepts. Have local compliance requirements reviewed before sale or installation.
Review project fit
Confirm dimensions, mounting depth, fixing points and compatibility with the selected frame or wall box. Check whether the device is supplied as a complete outlet or requires a separate plate or accessory. If it sits alongside standard sockets, review the finished appearance and layout as a group.
Questions to send with an enquiry
- Which plug interfaces does this exact model accept?
- What are its rated values and destination-market documents?
- Are all interfaces covered by the same evidence?
- What box, plate and accessories are compatible?
- Can the supplier provide a sample for local review?
OUBEN’s catalogue lists a universal socket in the PERFECT range and a multifunction socket option in F9. Confirm each item’s current interface, rating and market documents; do not treat the catalogue name as a certification claim.