Waterproof Plugs and Sockets

Waterproof plugs: choosing an IP rating

Waterproof plugs and sockets have covers and rubber seals that keep water and dust away from the terminals. Use them outdoors, in carports, car-wash areas and factories, and at low points at risk of flooding. The IP rating tells you how well they are protected: the higher the number, the better.

Types of waterproof plugs and sockets

• Male and female industrial plugs: wall-mount and inline, 16-63 A, for machinery and outdoor work.
• IP44: protected against splashing from any direction; suits covered exterior walls.
• IP55: dust-protected and protected against water jets; suits spots exposed to rain or hosing.
• Weatherproof socket boxes: a covered housing for a standard outlet on outside walls.

Benefits of waterproof plugs

They reduce the risk of leakage and shorts from water. When rewiring after a flood, move ground-floor outlets above the last flood line, use waterproof sockets where points must stay low, and fit an RCBO breaker. Have an electrician do the installation.

Why buy waterproof plugs at OneStockHome

OneStockHome carries HACO and SUMO waterproof plugs in several ratings. Order them with switches and outlets and electrical wire in one order, with nationwide delivery.