Sockets – A socket is a device that, together with a suitable plug, allows electronic devices to be connected to and disconnected from the mains. Since sockets are indispensable and should also be present in larger quantities in an apartment or a house, it is advisable to consider the future furniture when planning the construction. In addition, not all sockets are the same, because there are many possibilities and variations for sockets. First of all, a distinction is made between surface-mounted and flush-mounted sockets. Surface-mounted sockets are installed after plastering the walls, while flush-mounted sockets are installed before plastering. Then, of course, there are big differences in the construction of the socket depending on whether you need a cover to protect against wind and weather for the outside, for example, or whether you buy a modern complete set with USB connections for indoors. During our research, we often came across the manufacturer Gira, which is the most popular socket outlet manufacturer among Germans. If someone on a construction site only speaks English, it is useful to know that the English word for socket is “socket”.
Sockets overview
Placement should be planned in advance
Device for a plug to establish a connection to the power supply network
Surface-mounted or flush-mounted socket as 2 basic variants
Special sockets such as outdoor sockets with cover & USB connection
