32A 2P+E Industrial Connector 240V - Blue IP44

The Knightsbridge 32A 2P+E connector is a single-phase industrial plug rated at 32A and 240V, housed in a blue and white weatherproof casing with an IP44 rating. The 2P+E configuration provides two poles (live and neutral) plus an earth terminal, making it suitable for connecting portable equipment, temporary installations and outdoor power tools to generator supplies or fixed industrial sockets.

Designed for construction sites, outdoor events, workshop environments and temporary power distribution, the IP44 rating protects the connector against solid objects larger than 1mm and water splashes from any direction. The blue colour coding identifies it as a 240V single-phase connector under IEC standards, preventing mis-connection with three-phase equipment. The connector fits standard 32A 2P+E industrial sockets and accepts cable up to 6mm² cross-section.

The connector body measures 64mm in diameter and 150mm in length, with a white ribbed cable entry section that provides grip and strain relief on the incoming cable. The blue top section houses the pin contacts and locking mechanism. The earth terminal connects before live and neutral on insertion and disconnects last on removal, maintaining safe disconnection order. The connector is certified to IEC CEE standards and carries a 1-year warranty.

Product Specification Sheet

What cable size does this connector accept?

The connector accepts cable up to 6mm² cross-section. For 32A loads, 6mm² cable is the minimum recommended size to prevent voltage drop and overheating on runs longer than a few metres.

Is this suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. The IP44 rating protects against water splashes from any direction and solid objects larger than 1mm, making it suitable for outdoor construction sites, events and temporary installations where the connector is not continuously submerged or exposed to high-pressure water jets.

What does 2P+E mean?

2P+E stands for two poles plus earth. The connector has three terminals: live, neutral and earth. This is the standard configuration for single-phase 240V industrial connectors in the UK and across Europe.

Can this be used with three-phase equipment?

No. The blue colour coding and 2P+E configuration identify this as a single-phase 240V connector. Three-phase connectors use red colour coding and have additional poles. Attempting to use this connector with three-phase equipment will result in incorrect connection.