the ideal dual 3-prong socket for a kitchen

[mahjongguy]

It was previously mentioned that someone makes a receptacle like this:

 

I'm hoping to get a few, in black rather than white or ivory.

 

Anyone remember the source? I came up empty on Lazada.

 

Cheers

 

 

 

[Muhendis]

Very expensive box full

 

https://shopee.co.th/Schneider-Electric-เต้ารับคู่-3ขา-มีกราวด์-พร้อมม่านนิรภัย-พร้อมสวิตซ์-ยกลัง-สีขาว-สีเทา-สีดำ-Duplex-Sockets-AvatarOn-A-i.231819254.23324111160?sp_atk=b2d1d7ff-dfc5-4289-9f29-dd8396ae5cc8&xptdk=b2d1d7ff-dfc5-4289-9f29-dd8396ae5cc8

 

More normal price individual

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/nano-i1765130076-s5122324151.html?

[Rotweiler]

Panasonic - available at pretty-well every electrical/building supply shop.  NOT expensive like the Schneider and much better.

[mahjongguy]

Sorry. I completely failed to make my point.

 

The two sockets need to be reversed from each other, as in the fake photo I posted. This allows plugging in two kitchen appliances (which often have 90-degree "flat" plugs).

 

They are rare but they do exist. Great for phone chargers too.

 

[sandyf]

33 minutes ago, mahjongguy said:

Sorry. I completely failed to make my point.

 

The two sockets need to be reversed from each other, as in the fake photo I posted. This allows plugging in two kitchen appliances (which often have 90-degree "flat" plugs).

 

They are rare but they do exist. Great for phone chargers too.

 

You can buy individual sockets and reverse one, or as I did, get an adaptor so one plug is proud of the other.

[mahjongguy]

I will look for sockets that are single and reversible and fit in a standard box & cover.  It sounds like the smart thing to do.

 

I have used plug adaptors for this purpose but then tend to wobble.

 

Thanks.

[KannikaP]

Would you not be better cutting off those European plugs, which are NOT earthed, and fitting Thai style ones where the cable comes straight out, not at an angle?

[mahjongguy]

In the photo above, see the bread crumbs on top of the toaster? The chrome panel is grounded via the ground prong on the plug. My voltohmmeter says so.

 

And the hot pot next to it, also from Electrolux, also has exposed metal parts and all connect to the house ground via the 3-prong Euro plug.

 

Naturally a cheaper product may not be so well designed.

 

As for replacing the plugs with straight-on USA style, that often puts the appliance's cord dangling over the toaster or the fryer. That's why it is kitchen stuff that most often has 90-degree plugs. 

 

Changing the sockets, not the plugs, also can sometimes help cure the problem caused by phone chargers and other combo plug/transformers. These are usually only 2-prong but their size and shape can render useless 1 of 2  or 2 of 4 sockets.

 

 

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, mahjongguy said:

Sorry. I completely failed to make my point.

 

The two sockets need to be reversed from each other, as in the fake photo I posted. This allows plugging in two kitchen appliances (which often have 90-degree "flat" plugs).

 

They are rare but they do exist. Great for phone chargers too.

 

Yep same problem....whole house is fitted with these.....only good for connections that go straight into the plug...not at 90.

[Yellowtail]

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[lopburi3]

Suspect these might work - but not black.

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/2x4-nano-usb-usb-i2733838174-s9910624039.html?

 

Here it is in black:

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/2x4-nano-i2730748812-s9897861279.html?

Edited March 9, 2023 by lopburi3

[lopburi3]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

Would you not be better cutting off those European plugs, which are NOT earthed, and fitting Thai style ones where the cable comes straight out, not at an angle?

They are the new Thai standard 3 pin plugs.

[Wanderer555]

Panasonic has individual 3-prong receptacle outlets in 4 or 5 colors including black & dark grey.  
 

Globalhouse usually has a wide selection and you can also try Lazada. 
 

[KannikaP]

19 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

They are the new Thai standard 3 pin plugs.

Can you buy them to put on your own appliances?

[sometimewoodworker]

3 hours ago, mahjongguy said:

Sorry. I completely failed to make my point.

 

The two sockets need to be reversed from each other, as in the fake photo I posted. This allows plugging in two kitchen appliances (which often have 90-degree "flat" plugs).

Actually no they don’t need to be either reversed or vertical 

they do have to be separated by enough space to allow for the tails

37 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Can you buy them to put on your own appliances?

Yes the plugs are available, though probably not with a side entry

 

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Would you not be better cutting off those European plugs, which are NOT earthed, and fitting Thai style ones where the cable comes straight out, not at an angle?

Schuko plugs come in 2 variations though the overwhelming number of them I with my appliances ARE earthed

though probably not with a side entry  

 

[lopburi3]

38 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Can you buy them to put on your own appliances?

Yes you can now - there was a long delay before they became available however.

[Woof999]

I believe Thai Watsadu sell "self assemble" sockets. ie. you buy a socket outer that has space for 2 (or 3) sockets inside it and these sockets are bought separately and snapped into place. You can orient one to the left and one to the right.

 

Here are some examples of what I mean. I'm not 100% sure you can reverse the sockets, so do check first.

 

https://www.thaiwatsadu.com/th/product/เต้ารับ-3-ขา-1-ช่อง-HACO-รุ่น-AP-E10-ALPHA-สีขาว-60314329?cate=610602

 

https://www.thaiwatsadu.com/th/product/เต้ารับเดี่ยวมีกราวน์-3-ขา-HACO-รุ่น-AP-E132-16A-250V-ALPHA-สีขาว-60314332?cate=610601

 

https://www.thaiwatsadu.com/th/product/แผงหน้ากาก-2-ช่อง-ALPHA-HACO-รุ่น-HACO-AP-F002-ขนาด-8-x-12-ซม-สีขาว-60314352?cate=610601

[transam]

Excellent switched sockets, LED "ON" light....The link has a few different ones, you want the ones with the earth at the top, like western sockets..

 https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i1069974483-s8783904910.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1&tradePath=

[mahjongguy]

Thank you all. There will be nine of these in the kitchen.

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, lopburi3 said:

Yes you can now - there was a long delay before they became available however.

Link please.

[lopburi3]

10 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Link please.

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/3-s-312-sokawa-111-213-i4209755275-s16578102004.html?

[lopburi3]

1 hour ago, transam said:

Excellent switched sockets, LED "ON" light....The link has a few different ones, you want the ones with the earth at the top, like western sockets..

 https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i1069974483-s8783904910.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1&tradePath=

Believe those require non standard wall box.

[KannikaP]

3 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/3-s-312-sokawa-111-213-i4209755275-s16578102004.html?

Have you tried getting that rubber cover on or off these type of plug. Messy.

[Yellowtail]

Just now, KannikaP said:

Have you tried getting that rubber cover on or off these type of plug. Messy.

VENA วีน่า ปลั๊กตัวผู้ 2ขา 3ขา ปลั๊กพาวเวอร์ ปลั๊ก ตัวผู้ 16A 220V ขากลม | Lazada.co.th

 

[KannikaP]

28 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

VENA วีน่า ปลั๊กตัวผู้ 2ขา 3ขา ปลั๊กพาวเวอร์ ปลั๊ก ตัวผู้ 16A 220V ขากลม | Lazada.co.th

 

Thanks. They only have ONE left in stock @ Bht 32 plus 45 for shipping.

[Yellowtail]

3 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Thanks. They only have ONE left in stock @ Bht 32 plus 45 for shipping.

Try another vendor? At least 20 in stock and B25 delivery. 

 

 

 

 

[transam]

1 hour ago, lopburi3 said:

Believe those require non standard wall box.

Nope, I am gradually replacing my originals.....

[lopburi3]

 

10 minutes ago, transam said:

Nope, I am gradually replacing my originals.....

Will order one in that case as looking for a switched outlet for rice cooker - thanks.

[transam]

Here ya go, 15 year old Panasonic, below a new one in action...????

 

[Yellowtail]

5 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

 

Will order one in that case as looking for a switched outlet for rice cooker - thanks.

If you think this will stop your wife from unplugging it every day, fuhgeddaboudit....