Get your summer fix: IP66 switchsocket halves install time
Electricians and installers can now cut the time of their outdoor and indoor projects with MK Electric’s new Masterseal PlusTM Rapid Fix switchsocket outlet. Marrying the robust enclosures of MK’s renowned Masterseal Plus range with innovative Rapid Fix tool-less and spring-loaded cable clamps, the new sockets can reduce installation times by up to 45 percent whilst providing a safe, secure connection that won’t degrade over time.
The Masterseal Plus Rapid Fix switchsocket is IP66 rated for protection against dust ingress and high-pressure water jets from any direction, as well as IK07 impact rated to withstand the potential knocks and scrapes of commercial and residential environments. Masterseal Plus is made from high quality materials, won’t discolour, crack or fade in UV light or extreme weather, making it ideally suited for outdoor power needs, perfect for the summer months or even winter’s biting cold, and rainfall at any time of year.
Its spring-loaded clamps can accommodate all cable types for small power circuits, including up to 4mm stranded cable. Individual cable entry and incorporated colour-coded terminals help make installation more efficient without compromising on product performance. The product is well suited for any job and help to simplify challenging install locations such as corners and enclosed areas. The clamps – prevent over- or under-tightening, which can lead to the degradation of the connection over time, by keeping wires in place with the right amount of pressure.
British Standard BS1363 contains provisions for screwless terminals, including a requirement for cables to be subjected to a pull force of 30N in a single direction for 60 seconds, during which time, they should not come loose. The Masterseal Plus Rapid Fix’s screwless terminals have been tested to exceed this requirement to provide a safe and secure install connection every time.
Amy Burley, Senior Offering Manager at MK Electric, comments: “Since we launched our Logic Plus™ Rapid Fix socket, installers have been regularly asking us to bring the innovative Rapid Fixscrewless terminals to other products. Now, we have. Outdoor and tougher environments can now benefit from the screwless terminal installation for faster install times, perfect for contractors looking to make the most of the seasonal demand as homes and businesses get summer ready.”
Masterseal Plus Rapid Fix features:
- Upward facing access points that allow the insertion of test probes into the socket outlet. This replicates the approach usually taken when using a standard screwed terminal socket, and ensures access posed by the new screwless terminal arrangement is not constrained.
- Rear drill holes, which help deliver speedy on-site installation.
- A fixed gasket and the seal attached to the mounting frame, removing the risk of error when placing a floating gasket.
- 3-Pin operated Child Resistant Shutter System and double-pole switching, maximising end-user safety
To learn more about the MK Masterseal Plus Rapid Fix switchsocket, visit: hwll.co/RapidFix
