How to install the socket more safely

It is often asked whether a high-power electrical appliance at home can use a 10A socket? Can 16A adapter be used for 10A socket? Is it safer to install 16A sockets at home? Today, I will give you a scientific introduction on how to install the socket more safely.

1. 10A and 16A sockets cannot be interchanged
Generally, 10A sockets are used for appliances below two kilowatts, such as microwave ovens, rice cookers, juice extractors, televisions, bulbs, etc. You can choose 10A sockets; For high-power appliances, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, large washing machines, etc., 16A sockets are more appropriate.

In fact, the jacks on the panel determine that 10A and 16A sockets cannot be interchanged. Although they look very similar, they are all three sockets, but for sockets that meet the national standard like klass sockets, the socket spacing of 16A sockets is wider than 10A sockets, that is, 16A sockets cannot be plugged into 10A sockets, and vice versa. Therefore, if the electrical appliances are equipped with 10A plugs, only 10A sockets can be used, and if the electrical appliances are equipped with 16A plugs, only 16A sockets can be used.

2. 10A and 16A socket adapters are not recommended
Some people think that the load of 16A socket is higher than that of 10A socket. Is it safer to replace all sockets at home with 16A sockets? In fact, although the power of 16 A socket is much higher than that of 10 A plug, it does not meet the actual operation requirements. First of all, the socket and plug do not match and cannot be used forcibly, which is likely to cause deformation of the plug and socket. Second, even if it is plugged in, it is also likely to cause short circuit and bring great risks to the use.

In addition, there are 10A to 16A socket converters on the market. Although 16A plugs can be used to plug in such plugs, the allowable current is still 10A. All such conversions will damage the service life of sockets or electrical appliances and are not safe, so they are not recommended.

3. The socket meeting the new national standard is safer
So how to install the socket at home is safer? The key is to purchase sockets that meet the new national standard. The 16A10A socket panel, including panel materials, hole spacing, plug and pull life, has corresponding standards.

Klass socket panel is usually made of high flame retardant PC material, with the flame retardant temperature reaching 750 ℃ specified in the new national standard, and some series even reaching 850 ℃, making it safer to use; Each socket has a built-in safety door design, which prevents children from touching and plugging in by mistake when playing, and also reduces dust entering the socket, so that plugging and unplugging are still smooth after long-term use; The copper parts inside the socket are made of high-quality tin phosphor bronze, which is flexible and resistant to plugging, far exceeding the 5000 times required by the new national standard; No matter 10A or 16A sockets, or other socket panels, they are produced according to the requirements of national standards, making installation and use safer.