5A Unswitched Round Pin Socket - White Rounded Edge

The Knightsbridge 5A unswitched round pin socket is a white rounded-edge faceplate designed for dedicated lighting circuits and low-current appliances. The socket accepts round pin plugs certified to BS 546 and provides an earthed connection at 230V, rated for loads up to 5A (1,150W). The rounded-edge profile reduces the projection to 7mm from the wall, with gently contoured edges around the 86mm square plate.

Primarily used in UK homes and hotels for dedicated lighting circuits — table lamps, floor lamps, wall lights with plugs — the 5A socket allows low-power circuits to be isolated from the 13A ring main. This simplifies wiring in rooms where multiple lighting points need plug-in flexibility without running each through a 13A fused spur. The unswitched configuration is typically paired with a wall switch elsewhere in the room or a switched cord on the lamp itself.

The white thermoset resin construction includes anti-microbial additives tested to ISO 22196:2011, which inhibit bacterial growth on the faceplate surface. The plate fits a standard 25mm minimum back box depth and includes screw cap covers to hide the two fixing screws once installed. Knightsbridge backs the socket with a 25-year warranty, reflecting the durability of the thermoset resin under long-term use.

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What is a 5A socket used for?

5A round pin sockets are used for dedicated lighting circuits in UK homes and hotels. They allow table lamps, floor lamps and other low-power lighting to be plugged in without drawing from the 13A ring main. The 5A rating handles loads up to 1,150W, which covers most domestic lighting applications.

Why is it unswitched?

The unswitched configuration means there is no on/off rocker on the socket itself. Control is typically provided by a wall switch elsewhere in the room or by a switched cord on the lamp. This reduces the number of switch points on show and simplifies the faceplate.

What back box depth is required?

A 25mm minimum back box depth is needed for safe installation. The 7mm faceplate projection adds minimal depth once the socket is fitted to the wall.

What does the anti-microbial protection do?

The anti-microbial additives in the thermoset resin inhibit bacterial growth on the faceplate surface. This is tested to ISO 22196:2011 and is particularly useful in healthcare, hospitality and residential care environments where hygiene standards are higher.