S-TEC Socket Dedicated 1x16A 4x4 (RED)

• 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 in high-visibility red, is a critical safety outlet for the most demanding applications.
•  It is designed to provide a secure, high-integrity power source for essential equipment.
• Featuring a unique socket configuration with a flat earth pin (as per SANS 164-2-1) and a distinctive all-red finish, it physically and visually prevents the use of standard plugs, ensuring the dedicated circuit is reserved exclusively for its intended appliance.

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.
• High-Visibility Red Finish: The bright red cover plate and switch provide immediate and unmistakable visual identification that this is a dedicated, non-standard power outlet, enhancing safety in critical environments.
• 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.
• Protects Critical Equipment: Guarantees that essential equipment, such as servers or medical devices, cannot be accidentally unplugged by someone needing to use the outlet for a general-purpose appliance.
• Maximum Safety Identification: The high-visibility red colour provides an unmistakable visual warning, crucial in industrial, commercial, or IT environments to prevent misuse of the circuit.
• 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.
• Ensures Regulatory Compliance: Meets SANS requirements for the use of dedicated socket outlets for specific fixed or critical appliances, particularly where clear visual identification is beneficial.
• Durable and Long-Lasting: The robust polycarbonate material resists impacts and scratches, ensuring the socket remains functional and highly visible in demanding environments.

In-Depth Technical Specifications

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

Ideal Use

The S-TEC Dedicated Socket in red is an essential safety component for circuits powering specific, critical, or high-load appliances, especially where immediate visual identification is paramount.

• Server Rooms and IT Closets: Prevents critical network equipment, servers, and UPS systems from being accidentally disconnected. The red colour stands out amongst other outlets.
• Medical Facilities: Provides a secure, clearly identifiable power source for sensitive medical or life-support equipment that must never be unplugged.
• Workshops and Factories: Ideal for specific machinery or power tools that require a dedicated circuit, with the red colour acting as a clear safety indicator.
• Commercial Kitchens: For specific high-draw appliances like industrial mixers, deep freezers, or ice machines that require their own circuit.
• Generator Circuits: Can be used to clearly mark outlets that are connected to an alternative power source like a generator or UPS system.

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 Colour: The all-red finish is an industry standard to provide immediate, high-visibility identification of a dedicated or critical power source. It is a visual instruction to users 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.