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| Outdoor water-proof switches |
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| Outdoor water-proof 3-pin socket |
Electrical switches and power sockets for outdoor use have to be weather-proof, particularly against natural elements of water and heat. These special switches and sockets cost about RM180.00 each compared to the ordinary ones ranging from RM3.50 to RM6.50.
In addition to the weather-proof switches and power sockets for the garden and fish pond, there are a few power sockets on the exterior wall of the building. Although shaded from direct sunlight and rain, they are exposed to rain splashing down on them during thunderstorms. Water then seeps into the socket and over time oxidize the copper element inside, disabling the electrical contact point.
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| Outdoor switches for pond fountain pump and lighting. |
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| Switch Protector with the 3-pin socket |
A new and cheap gadget is now available. This PVC switch/ 3-Pin socket protector comes in two designs. One is in opaque white and the other comes with transparent cover. The price ranges between RM5.00 to RM13.00, depending on the quality of the PVC material and the brand.
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| Spoilt 3-pin Socket. See the fungus growing on the edges. |
To install the switch/socket protector, one needs to unscrew the socket from the wall. For safety reasons, the power supply should be isolated or completely switched off.
Slip the switch protector’s base plate onto the switch and secure the switch with a screw that is ¼ inch longer than the original screw. This is due to the base plate thickness and the soft pad linning . The longer screw is available from any DIY or hardware shop. It costs about 5 to 8 sen each.
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| Isolate the electrical power at the MCB switch board. |
Slip the switch protector’s base plate onto the switch and secure the switch with a screw that is ¼ inch longer than the original screw. This is due to the base plate thickness and the soft pad linning . The longer screw is available from any DIY or hardware shop. It costs about 5 to 8 sen each.
No disconnecting of wires is required to install the switch/socket protector.
See below, the socket protector installed with the 3-pin socket sitting neatly inside.
The flip cover should be closed when the socket is not in use, to prevent water from seeping in.
The flip cover should be closed when the socket is not in use, to prevent water from seeping in.
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| The spoilt 3-pin socket was replaced with this new socket, with the socket protecter fitted. |
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