Outdoor Power
Enhancing outdoor spaces with electrical accessories
As outdoor living spaces become increasingly integral to residential and commercial properties, the demand for durable, functional and stylish electrical accessories has grown.
W
hether you are ensuring safety with adequate outdoor lighting or powering outdoor
entertainment areas, office spaces, sheds and hot tubs, selecting the right electrical accessories is critical for both performance and longevity.
As with all electrical installation designs, it is important that the installer takes due account of a range of factors, including nature of demand, environmental conditions, type of wiring and method of installation, amongst other factors. Where equipment is installed outside, there are particular factors to consider including variations in temperature and humidity, ingress
of moisture, effects of radiation (direct sunlight) and vibration.
Any equipment selected for installation must be capable of safe operation for the highest and lowest ambient temperature likely to be encountered. In the UK this can range from temperatures as low as -15 °C up to highs of +40 °C. Where there is the presence of water and high
“The weatherproof sockets come as completely sealed units to offer a high level of protection against ingress of water jets and dust.”
humidity careful consideration must be given to the IP rating of the equipment. The extensive Click Scolmore wiring accessories portfolio includes the Aquip66 range of IP66 rated weatherproof outdoor switches and socket outlets, which is ideal for this environment.
Watertight solution
Power can be brought safely to the outdoors, with the Aquip66 range of IP66-rated, easy-to- install 10A and 20A weatherproof outdoor switches and sockets. These weatherproof socket and switch enclosures offer users a single fix installation - with the whole of the back box fixing to the wall to accommodate the socket or
28 | electrical wholesalerJuly 2025
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