The British General 822RCD White Round Edge 2 Gang 13A RCD Switched Socket

The British General 822RCD White Round Edge 2 Gang 13A RCD Switched Socket

The British General 822RCD White Round Edge 2 Gang 13A RCD Switched Socket is a professional-quality building product Crafted from premium general construction material. It's built to withstand tough site conditions and provide long-lasting, dependable se

The 822RCD is a 13A double socket with RCD from the BG White Moulded range. White PVC switches and sockets are essential to any rewire or new build but this range from BG sets its self apart from the standard.

The product number 
822RCD
 refers to the 
BG Electrical Nexus Moulded 2 Gang 13A RCD Switched Socket
. This is a white, double electrical socket with an integrated Residual Current Device (RCD) for enhanced safety, suitable for both domestic and commercial use.
 
Key Features and Specifications
  • RCD Protection: Features an integrated RCD (Type A) that cuts power within 40 milliseconds if an earth current fault is detected, which helps prevent electric shocks.
  • Latching Mechanism: It is a latching (passive) type RCD, meaning the socket will remain on after a power cut and does not require manual resetting, making it ideal for protecting critical appliances like fridge freezers.
  • Design: The socket has a sleek, white moulded finish with softly rounded edges and screw covers to provide a faultless, modern appearance.
  • Anti-Microbial Properties: Manufactured from high-grade thermoset urea with inherent anti-microbial properties proven to inhibit 99% of bacterial growth, including MRSA and E-Coli.
  • Easy Installation: It features angled, in-line colour-coded terminals with captive screws for easy installation and comes with a 10mm spacer for use with shallower mounting boxes.
  • Durability: Backed by a 30-year warranty, according to the manufacturer's specifications on some retailer sites.
  • Compliance: Manufactured to British Standards BS EN 60669-2-1 and BS 7288:1990 (or 2016 depending on the exact version).
 
Technical Details
 
Specification Detail
Current Rating 13A
Voltage Rating 240V AC
Maximum Load 3120 Watts
Rated Sensitivity (Trip Current) 30mA
Trip Speed <40ms
RCD Type Type A, Latching
Mounting Box Depth (min) 35mm (or 25mm with provided spacer)
Dimensions (H x W) 86mm x 146.5mm
Material High-grade thermoset urea (plastic)
 
 
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