Looking to buy wiring accessories?
Wiring accessories can be a confusing term, as this category includes many different types of products, such as classic on/off wall switches. In addition, MeinLED also sells various products that allow you to connect cables and cords to each other, such as connectors and terminal blocks. In general, wiring accessories encompass everything related to supplying 230-volt power.
Connectors/terminal blocks and wire connectors
These products allow you to easily connect cables together. Think of this, for example, as a waterproof accessories. Here you can easily attach a longer cable to an LED floodlight and ensure it is completely waterproof. Furthermore, the assortment includes various power cables including a EURO plug, which you can connect to a device and plug into the power supply.Switches Switches can be found in every home or building. A switch falls under the category of wiring accessories and ensures that the electrical current is interrupted or allowed to pass through. This allows you to turn a device or light source on and off.
There are various options for this. The most common is the standard rocker switch. With this, you tilt the switch to control the power supply. Within this category, there are 2 different possibilities.
The first option is a two-way switch. This allows you to turn a single lamp on and off from multiple locations. Think of a lamp that you can operate from multiple floors. This enables you to create a hotel circuit.
The second option is a double-pole switch. This allows you to operate multiple lamps from a single location. Think of a switch with which you can control both the kitchen and living room lights.For this, however, you do need a double series switch. With a single series switch, you can control one lamp from a single point. This is the simplest switch in the assortment.
The final category consists of transparent or clear switches. This category of switching material is commonly used with power strips or extension cords. These often contain a small light that illuminates when the power strip is switched on, indicating that the unit is 'on'.
Sockets
There are various terms for a socket, such as plug socket, outlet, or wall socket. A wall socket can be grounded or ungrounded . This relates to the different circumstances in which people require electricity.
Ungrounded sockets are primarily found indoors. In most cases, these have an IP rating of IP20 (not protected).Sockets are also available in an earthed version. You will mainly find these in damp areas such as bathrooms or locations around your home. These sockets often have a higher IP rating. Some IP ratings are IP44 (splash-proof) and IP55 (jet-proof). Earthed wall sockets contain two metal pins.
In the event of a short circuit in, for example, the bathroom or near the washing machine (damp environments), the current will flow through the housing. If you were then to touch the housing, you could receive a major shock, which in some cases can even be fatal.
However, the two metal pins ensure that the current does not remain in the housing, but is safely discharged into the earth/ground. In addition to standard wall sockets, there are also sockets combined with a USB/TV connection. MeinLED also offers a wide range of sockets combined with a two-way or series switch.This gives you a wide selection so you can purchase the right wiring accessories!
