C529 — 15A 2-Gang Switched Round-pin Socket
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Product Overview
ELITE ELEGANCE presents the C529 — 15A 2-Gang Switched Round-pin Socket, a premium solution engineered for modern installations that require robust performance and refined aesthetics. Built to align with British Standard wiring, the C529 — 15A round-pin socket is ideal for residential, commercial, and light industrial environments where reliability, safety, and style are paramount. Combining the trusted engineering pedigree of Zhejiang TAOS Electric Co., Ltd. with a contemporary design language, this 15A round-pin socket offers superior usability, long-term durability, and seamless integration into smart home electrical fittings schemes.
Product Overview
The C529 — 15A round-pin socket is a meticulously crafted 2-gang switched outlet designed to accept 15A round-pin plugs and to operate under the stringent safety requirements of British Standard wiring. The dual gang configuration of the 2-gang switched outlet provides two independently controlled sockets, enabling flexible power distribution across multiple appliances while keeping individual circuits easily manageable. Whether installed as a 15A round-pin socket in a kitchen, living room, office, or utility area, the C529 — 15A round-pin socket delivers dependable performance and convenient control of connected devices.
Key Features
- Precision Engineering: The C529 — 15A round-pin socket is produced with high-tolerance components, ensuring secure contact and consistent electrical conductivity for every 15A round-pin socket installed. This attention to detail supports long-term stability and minimizes wear on both plug and socket.
- Dual-Switch Control: As a 2-gang switched outlet, the C529 provides two separate switched circuits in one footprint, enabling users to power or isolate each 15A round-pin socket independently. This enhances safety and energy efficiency by allowing selective switching without unplugging devices.
- British Standard Wiring Compliance: Designed and tested to meet British Standard wiring specifications, the C529 — 15A round-pin socket ensures compatibility with standard wiring practices and regulatory expectations. This adherence to British Standard wiring offers installers and end-users confidence in performance and safety.
- Robust Materials: The faceplate and internal contacts of the 15A round-pin socket utilize fire-retardant, impact-resistant materials that resist discoloration and deformation. These materials deliver consistent appearance and structural integrity across long service intervals.
- Safety Mechanisms: The 2-gang switched outlet incorporates built-in safety features such as insulated pin guides, reinforced terminal screws, and secure earth connection to ensure a reliable grounding path for the 15A round-pin socket. These design elements decrease the risk of accidental shock and improve overall system protection.
- Elegant Aesthetics: ELITE ELEGANCE prioritizes both form and function. The C529’s clean contours, low-profile bezel, and premium finish make the 2-gang switched outlet an attractive choice for interior designers and installers seeking modern, unobtrusive electrical fittings in homes and commercial spaces.
- Easy Installation: The C529 — 15A round-pin socket is designed for straightforward installation using standard mounting boxes and British Standard wiring methods. Clear terminal labeling and a robust mounting frame simplify onsite wiring, inspection, and maintenance.
- Compatibility with Smart Home Electrical Fittings: The 15A round-pin socket integrates easily with smart home electrical fittings systems, enabling installers to pair the physical 2-gang switched outlet with downstream smart modules or circuit-level controllers. This compatibility supports hybrid deployments where conventional sockets and modern smart hardware coexist.
Applications
The C529 — 15A round-pin socket is versatile across multiple settings. Residential installations benefit from the 15A round-pin socket’s ability to deliver reliable power to large appliances, entertainment systems, and kitchen equipment. As a 2-gang switched outlet, it simplifies organized appliance control within living spaces and bathrooms. In commercial environments, the 15A round-pin socket supports office equipment, hospitality room power needs, and consolidated service points for light-duty machinery. Facilities integrating British Standard wiring into smart home electrical fittings strategies can seamlessly combine the C529 with intelligent power monitoring and switching to provide both local manual control and remote automation.
Design Advantages and Innovations
ELITE ELEGANCE’s C529 — 15A round-pin socket advances several design innovations tailored for contemporary electrical installations. The contact system of the 15A round-pin socket is optimized for low-resistance termination to reduce heat generation under sustained load. This optimization increases longevity and contributes to safer operation when the 2-gang switched outlet is used for prolonged periods. The modular internal architecture also allows for simplified component replacement, meaning that service technicians can refurbish the 15A round-pin socket with minimal disruption.
Technical Advantages
From a technical standpoint, the C529 — 15A round-pin socket is dimensioned and tested to exceed durability benchmarks. Load-cycling tests demonstrate reliable mechanical switching over extended lifetimes for both switches on the 2-gang switched outlet, while electrical endurance testing confirms the 15A round-pin socket’s ability to maintain stable contact resistance over many insertion cycles. The C529’s terminals are designed to accept standard conductor sizes used in British Standard wiring, ensuring secure clamping and minimizing the likelihood of terminal creep over time. Enhanced earth continuity and robust brass contact materials further ensure low impedance connections that meet professional installation expectations.
Quality and Manufacturing
Zhejiang TAOS Electric Co., Ltd.’s manufacturing expertise underpins the C529 — 15A round-pin socket. With over two decades of experience in British Standard wiring accessories production, TAOS applies rigorous quality control and ISO-driven processes across all stages of manufacture. The ELITE ELEGANCE brand represents a commitment to excellence, offering consistent performance, strict factory testing protocols, and broad SKU support that ensures the 15A round-pin socket and 2-gang switched outlet are available in multiple finishes and configurations tailored to project specifications.
Why Choose C529
- Reliable compatibility with British Standard wiring practices ensures straightforward installation and regulatory alignment for the 15A round-pin socket.
- The dual-control convenience of the 2-gang switched outlet supports flexible appliance management in homes and businesses.
- Durable materials, low-resistance contacts, and safety-focused design elements deliver confidence in long-term performance for the 15A round-pin socket.
- Seamless integration with smart home electrical fittings makes the C529 a forward-looking choice for hybrid manual and automated power schemes.
Why Specify C529?
Four engineering decisions that turn this device into a project-grade specification.
Independent Switching
Each outlet has its own rocker for selective isolation.
BS 1363 Trusted Standard
UK-style15A for high-power consumption scenarios.
Child-Safety Shutters
Auto-shutters on both gangs — L + N opened only by the earth pin for child-safe use.
Two Outlets, One Plate
Saves install labour and space — covers the most-used kitchen / desk locations.
Detailed Specifications
Datasheet excerpts — full datasheet PDF available on request.
| Parameter | Value |
| Switch Type | 2-gang switched socket |
| Outlet Type | 15A 3-round-pin (UK) |
| Current Rating | 15AX |
| Voltage Rating | 250V AC |
| Electrical Life | 30,000 times |
| Shutters | Child-safety shutters on L + N |
Certifications & Compliance
Authoritativeness signals — independent third-party verification of every test marked above.

CE Marking (EU)
EN 60669-1 / EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

UKCA
BS1363, UK market

SASO / SQM (Saudi Arabia)
SABER-registered for KSA customs clearance

SONCAP (Nigeria)
Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment

GCC / G-mark
Gulf Cooperation Council

ECAS
UAE market

RoHS 2.0
Free of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium

CB Scheme
IECEE certificate, fast-track recognition in 50+ countries
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