A double switched socket is the most commonly installed socket type in UK residential and light commercial properties: two 13A outlets on a single wall plate, each with its own switch, provides power to two appliances simultaneously with independent on and off control for each socket.
The individual switch per socket is the key practical difference from an uncontrolled socket: the right-hand socket can be switched off while the left-hand socket remains live, or both can be switched off when the area is vacated, without unplugging either appliance.
This independent switching is useful in home entertainment positions (each AV component individually switched), kitchen worktop positions (appliance A off while appliance B runs), and office desk positions (computer equipment and desk lamps independently controlled). In energy management terms, switched sockets avoid appliances remaining in standby when the switch is accessible.
The PIF2012 double socket fits the UK standard double-gang back box, which is the most common back box in UK residential wiring. The white plate matches the standard UK residential electrical accessory finish.
For electricians and property managers across London and the UK fitting double switched socket outlets in residential and light commercial properties, the Pifco PIF2012 provides the standard double switched socket at the UK specification.
Key Features
- Double 13A switched socket: two outlets, one switch per socket
- Independent switching: each outlet controlled separately
- Fits UK standard double-gang back box
- White plate: standard UK residential electrical finish
- Most common socket type in UK residential and light commercial wiring
- Individual switch avoids appliance standby when switch is accessible
