Wall switches are items that we come into contact with on a regular basis in our daily lives. When purchasing wall switches, in addition to considering the new cutting-edge design, you also need to take safety into account. The safety of the use of switches and sockets is actually very important too. Especially in wet environments such as bathrooms, the risk of electrical leakage and shock is greatly increased, endangering our own safety and that of our families. In this context, waterproof switch sockets for use in bathrooms have been developed.

Waterproof switch sockets can also be used in outdoor environments such as lawns, construction sites, balconies and gardens without worrying about rain and dampness. The tight protection of the enclosure allows the socket to withstand heavy rain and exposure to the sun. When the sockets are not in use, the cover of the enclosure can be closed to protect them from moisture and dust, and the life of the socket is greatly enhanced.

So, how should you choose a weatherproof switches? Below we will introduce the material and design advantages that need to be noted when purchasing this type of switches and sockets.

Material of Waterproof Switches

First of all, how do you choose the material for purchasing waterproof switches? We can simply start with the material of the shell and the conductors, and make our choice.

The housing, for example, can be made of ABS, a material with excellent impact resistance and good heat and corrosion resistance. The front part is made of transparent material and we can see what the socket and the switch look like. The back part of the socket is shown in the picture. The wires are connected to the socket and fixed with screws, making it very easy to install. The switch socket can be made of a conductive body of purple copper, which is more conductive and plastic, with excellent thermal conductivity, ductility and corrosion resistance. Overall, this also extends the life of the switched sockets.

IP(INGRESS PROTECTION) of Weatherproof Sockets

*IP (INGRESS PROTECTION) refers to the level of protection of the housing of equipment such as luminaire equipment and instruments (the first digit is the dustproof level and the second digit is the waterproof level). And in the GB4208 standard, the meaning of the IP code for the housing protection level of equipment is specified. The higher the two digits, the greater the protection.

IP66 means that the product is completely protected against the ingress of foreign objects and that it is completely protected against the ingress of dust. The amount of water ingress to the appliance shall not reach harmful effects when subjected to violent wave impact or strong water spray. Whereas IP55 means that the product is not completely protected against the ingress of dust, but the amount of dust that enters shall not affect the normal operation and safety of the appliance; the spraying of water in all directions to the housing has no harmful effects.

Taking into account the cost, when buying waterproof switches, we need to choose ones with as high IP rating as possible, ensuring the safety and longevity of sockets. The HomeBest range of waterproof switches and sockets has an IP66 protection rating, which provides complete safety and longevity compared to the conventional IP55 protection rating.

Advantages of the HomeBest waterproof socket range

Let's look at the advantages of the HomeBest range of waterproof switched sockets.

We offer a wide range of British Standard waterproof sockets, such as 13A, 10A, one and two gang, with indicator lights, to suit different environment and function demands. We offer sockets with on/off switches for easy access and increased safety.

The HomeBest range of switches and sockets are BS compliant and come with a quality guarantee. We offer a one-stop service to fully meet your needs. In this period of rising raw material prices and increasing sea freight costs, we will strive to do our best to balance price and delivery. With years of experience in production and export, we will continue to solve problems and be with our customers.

In summary, to choose a waterproof series of wall switches, you first need to choose excellent materials as a guarantee of use. In addition, you can take the protection level as an important reference in choosing waterproof switches and sockets, and choose the best waterproof sockets under the consideration of suitable cost budget.

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