S-TEC Socket Dedicated 1x16A 4x4

• Introducing the S-TEC International range of switches and sockets, meticulously engineered to be "The Safe Option!" for all residential and commercial electrical installations.
• This comprehensive collection combines modern aesthetics with robust, high-quality construction to deliver unparalleled safety, reliability, and convenience.
• Every product in the S-TEC range is crafted from durable, flame-retardant polycarbonate and is backed by a 2-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind.
• This specific product, the S-TEC RSA Dedicated Socket 1x16A 4x4, is a specialized safety outlet designed to provide a secure, high-integrity power source for critical or high-draw appliances.
• Featuring a unique socket configuration with a flat earth pin (as per SANS 164-2-1) and a distinctive red switch, it prevents standard plugs from being inserted, ensuring the dedicated circuit is reserved exclusively for its intended appliance.
• This is the professional, compliant solution for protecting sensitive equipment and preventing circuit overloads.

Features

• Dedicated RSA Socket (SANS 164-2-1): Features a unique flat earth pin configuration that prevents the connection of standard appliance plugs, ensuring circuit integrity.
• Distinctive Red Switch: The bright red switch provides immediate visual identification that this is a dedicated, non-standard power outlet.
• Luminous Locator Strip: Includes a subtle glow-in-the-dark strip on the switch lever, making it easy to locate in low-light conditions or at night.
• Heavy-Duty 16 Amp Rating: A robust electrical rating to safely power specific high-draw or critical appliances on a dedicated circuit.
• Durable Polycarbonate Construction: Manufactured from high-quality, flame-retardant polycarbonate for enhanced safety, impact resistance, and long-lasting durability.
• Standard 4x4 Sizing: Designed to fit all standard South African 4x4 (126mm x 126mm) wall boxes for straightforward installation.
• 2-Year Warranty: Backed by the S-TEC 2-year warranty, guaranteeing quality and reliability.

Benefits

• Prevents Circuit Overloading: By physically preventing other appliances from being plugged in, it ensures that the full 16A capacity of the dedicated circuit is always available for the intended critical appliance, eliminating the risk of overloads caused by daisy-chaining multi-plugs.
• Protects Critical Equipment: Guarantees that essential equipment, such as servers, medical devices, or specific computer workstations, cannot be accidentally unplugged by someone needing to charge a phone or plug in a vacuum cleaner.
• Enhanced Electrical Safety: Ensures that high-draw appliances are connected to a circuit that has been specifically designed and wired to handle their load, significantly reducing the risk of electrical faults and fires.
• Clear and Unmistakable Identification: The red switch serves as a clear visual warning to all users that the socket is for a specific purpose and should not be used for general appliances.
• Ensures Regulatory Compliance: Meets SANS requirements for the use of dedicated socket outlets for specific fixed or critical appliances in commercial and residential installations.
• Durable and Long-Lasting: The robust polycarbonate material resists impacts and scratches, ensuring the socket remains functional in high-traffic environments.

In-Depth Technical Specifications

This section provides the detailed technical data for the S-TEC Socket Dedicated 1x16A 4x4.

Ideal Use

The S-TEC Dedicated Socket is an essential safety component for circuits powering specific, critical, or high-load appliances.

• Server Rooms and IT Closets: Prevents critical network equipment, servers, and UPS systems from being accidentally disconnected.
• Computer Workstations: Used in offices and homes to ensure a desktop computer or essential peripheral has a reliable, isolated power source.
• Home and Commercial Kitchens: For specific high-draw appliances like large microwaves, deep freezers, or ice machines that require their own circuit.
• Medical Facilities: Provides a secure power source for sensitive medical or life-support equipment that must never be accidentally unplugged.
• Workshops: For specific machinery or power tools that require a dedicated circuit to operate safely without tripping breakers.

Tips

To ensure a safe, correct, and compliant installation of your S-TEC Dedicated Socket, please review the following critical expert recommendations.

• CRITICAL: MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN: This is a mains-voltage safety socket. Installation must be carried out by a certified electrician to ensure safety, correct wiring, and compliance with all electrical regulations (SANS 10142-1).
• CRITICAL: REQUIRES A DEDICATED CIRCUIT: This socket MUST be wired to its own, separate circuit breaker on the main distribution board. It is illegal and extremely dangerous to install this socket on a general-purpose plug circuit that feeds other standard sockets.
• Requires a Matching Plug: To use this socket, the appliance's power cord must be fitted with a corresponding dedicated plug that has the matching flat earth pin. A standard plug with round pins will not fit.
• Purpose of the Red Switch: The red switch is an industry standard colour to indicate a dedicated power source. It provides a visual cue that the socket is not for general use.
• Wall Box Depth: Your electrician should ensure that the wall box is of sufficient depth to accommodate the unit and its wiring without strain.