Socket French version moisture-proof THPG Bakelite passage
Socket with centre earthing contact (French standard) made of Bakelite for surface mounting in damp rooms. For vertical combination of two sockets. Two-part housing with input and output on opposite sides - both housing parts can be rotated 180 degrees. Housing and cover made of Bakelite. Mounting on plaster by means of two lateral screw connections. Socket with integrated shutter. With screw contacts. Cable entry on plaster.
With closed cover, the socket has IP44 protection rating, with plug inserted IP20. Each socket comes with an additional rubber ring, which - when pulled over an IP44 plug as an additional seal - gives the socket an IP44 rating even with a plug inserted.
Technical Information
Socket with centre earthing contact (French standard) made of Bakelite for surface mounting in damp rooms.
16 A, AC 250 V
IP 44
Length: 11.6 cm
Width: 9.6 cm
Height above surface: 7 cm
Weight: 190 g
More details
Series 5: The toughest of the tough. “Die Dickhäuter.” For humid environments and outdoor use. Moisture-proof Bakelite switches. IP44.
They are a piece of electrical industry history. From the late 19th century well into the mid-20th century, they could be found in industrial settings and home basements, bearing famous names: Siemens-Schuckert and Dr. Deisting. They were among the technical equipment that inspired deep trust in its functionality through its sturdy physical presence alone. Truly, the toughest of the tough. And they truly deserve that trust. Electricians today are still amazed at how well even very old installations work, both electrically and mechanically. That is one of the reasons we decided against reinventing these switches and outlets. They remain just as they were: crafted from 2.5-millimetre Bakelite, with a switching mechanism that makes a satisfying and authentic sound.
The advantages of our switch systems at a glance
- solid, heavy quality with lavish use of materials
- sophisticated, proven materials (Bakelite®, porcelain, thermoset)
- ceramic switch systems of highest reliability
- a discreet design that is hard to resist
- full conformity with DIN and VDE regulations
Assembly note
For mounting: The housing of the damp-proof series consists of two parts. The base assembly is mounted on the wall and the cables are placed through the cable entries and sealed tightly. The internal parts are mounted and wired into the base group and then the housing tops are put on and screwed. The switches and sockets are completely enclosed by the two housing parts and protected from moisture.
For mounting on plaster, we offer textile-covered cables and matching cable clamps.
