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5 Amp Socket Covers

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  • 23-08-2023 10:58am
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    coffey87
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭


    Hi All

    In the process of childproofing before mine start walking, I have socket covers for the normal sockets, but I cannot find socket covers for 5 amp sockets. Can anybody recommend somewhere that I can get these please? Thanks!



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    mailforkev
    Registered Users Posts: 1,791 ✭✭✭mailforkev


    Is the general consensus these days not that socket covers increase danger rather than decrease?



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    Ezeoul
    Registered Users Posts: 2,601 ✭✭✭Ezeoul


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121015633#Comment_121015633

    Was about to post the same thing. From this article:

    Commonly sold as safety accessories, socket covers are unregulated - they come in many different sizes and shapes and therefore rarely fit sockets correctly.

    The use of covers negates existing safety measures in the form of protective shutters, exposing the live electrical contacts. Covers can come loose or be easily removed by children, resulting in risk of electrocution.

    Covers can also damage the socket, which may lead to overheating and risk of fire.

    As of June, the DoH requires that ‘13A electrical socket inserts should not be used in health or social care premises, nor supplied for use in a home or residence’, and that ‘any socket inserts currently in use should be withdrawn and responsibly disposed of.

    Also: Parents are warned about the dangers of using socket covers | HerFamily.ie



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    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,953 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    What do we use 5amp sockets for in ireland? lights?



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