Key Features & Typical Use
What the Cover Is For
The cover serves as a protective barrier, preventing moisture or dirt from entering the plug holes during non-usage; thus, no matter if it is dirt in utility rooms, water from kitchens or bathrooms, or cleaning water in industrial facilities, the cover protects the socket, thereby making sure that, after plugging in a device, the cover can slide back until it is needed again.
Where It Belongs in a Specification
There are times when covered sockets are used but most often they do not serve as a standalone option during the entire installation. A covered socket should be chosen when it comes to installing electric appliances built into the kitchen countertops, laundry and utility rooms, entire bathrooms near the sink of any washbasin, workshops, and patio areas under the roof. On the other hand, the use of the Schuko module E10-016 is more comfortable in dry areas.
Schuko Format Inside
The socket found in the connector adheres to Schuko standards, thus making it compatible with plugs of the same specifications. Moreover, the dimensions of the module coincide with that of other units in the series, namely 80 x 80mm, and the connectors are made of phosphor bronze to maintain the same characteristics in concealed and open conditions.
Keeps One Plate Appearance
The socket in the E10 series uses the frame same as the one used by the switch and the neighboring data modules. As a result, the kitchen panel can work with a covered socket and an uncovered socket, plus an electric switch, in terms of using the same type of frame.
Specifications
| Series | E10 EU standard series |
|---|---|
| Item Code | E10-022 |
| Description | Schuko socket with cover |
| Socket Format | Schuko (Type F, 2P+E) with hinged cover |
| Module Size | 80 x 80mm |
| Rated Current / Voltage | 16A 250V~ |
| Cover | Hinged cover over the socket face |
| Installation | Flush mounting |
| Housing Material | PC (polycarbonate) |
| Internal Contacts | Phosphor copper |
| Frame Options | 1 to 5 gang, horizontal or vertical (E10-044 to E10-048) |
| Related Modules | E10-023 (French socket with cover), E10-016 (plain Schuko socket) |
| Packaging | Finished product packaging, or module + frame packaging |
E10-022 – Covered Sockets for the Positions That Need Them
Various explanations exist to the use of protective sockets with respect to rooms. For instance, dust and grit in workshops, water splashes in kitchens, humidities in utility areas, and cleaning water in the kitchen can all affect what kind of cover will be used to cover when not in use. Nonetheless, the new product does not require any change in the way the face of the electrical outlet is mounted. The E10-022 model covers the existing 80×80 Schuko socket module.
This is similarly important both for the plate layout and the socket. The design as a covered option implies the module concept, which means this element may take position frame together with the switch and data types of modules; for example, if there are covered and uncovered sockets and a light switch in one kitchen run, all the devices will be united in a single plate. The covered socket is sealed when not in use and lifted while plugged in, thus the operation does not interfere with the regular routine.
Factory-Direct OEM / ODM Manufacturer
We Manufacture, You Brand
EU socket tooling in-house · PC moulding and phosphor copper contacts · OEM branding
- OEM branding – logo on the plate, custom carton and instruction sheet.
- ODM options – socket format, cover option, plate colour and packaging format.
- Testing – mechanical cover action and electrical function checked batch by batch.
- MOQ – flexible per item; confirmed with the quotation for your configuration.
Buying Guide
- List the positions exposed to dust, splashes or cleaning water — worktops, utility rooms, workshops, covered external walls.
- Confirm the socket format used in the market, since the cover is available on the Schuko and French modules.
- Decide whether a covered socket needs to share a frame with a switch or a plain socket at the same position.
- Keep the remaining positions on plain socket modules to avoid unnecessary cost across the project.
- Choose the supply format: finished plates, or modules plus frames for local assembly.
- Approve a sample module and check the cover action before production.
How We Support Your Business
OEM / ODM
We offer custom housing color, module combination, frame layout, and retail packaging based on our standard EU wiring device platform.
Custom moulding · Branded packaging · Private label
Wholesale
Factory-direct pricing with a flexible per-item MOQ, mixing modules, frames and finishes in one container for importers, wholesalers and retail chains.
Factory pricing · Mixed models · Container loading
Distributor Support
Account management, market-specific socket format advice and priority production slots for channel partners building a European wiring device range.
Account manager · Market advice · Priority lead times
Ready to Order the E10-022?
Let us know the number of positions (with regards to this project) as well as the socket type to be used and we will give our quote based on Schuko type socket with cover observing EU standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a covered socket for?
This lid protects the outlet against moisture, dust and cleaners when not in use. However, it should not be put to use in warmer areas, although it can be used safely in kitchens, utility rooms and workshops, as well as dry protected environments outside.
Does the cover stop you using the socket normally?
When inserting a plug, the lid opens, and when the plug is removed, it closes once again, leaving the appliance connected and the lid resting on the body of the plug. The safety feature of this technology only works in idle status.
Is a covered socket the same as a waterproof socket?
The cover will shield the socket from dust and water splashes; thus, it is sufficient for almost all indoor locations. As for locations wherein the electrical appliance is exposed to the elements or sprays of water, the first thing we need to do is check the local building codes and the prevailing regulations to determine the appropriate installation method.
Which appllcation positions usually need a cover?
The outlets of a kitchen counter, laundries, utility rooms, and also bathrooms that are adjacent to a sink, garages and workspaces, along with some enclosed outside spaces. Exposing every electrical outlet does not benefit you; the only thing that will happen is your expenses will increase.
Is it available in the French socket format?
Certainly, the E10-023 refers to the French standard E socket. Both of these systems features the same type of cover as they share the same dimensions of 80 x 80 mm in module type. As a result, the supplier would be able to store these kinds of sockets in one container or box.
Can the covered socket share a frame with other devices?
It is feasible. This device is compatible with E10 housings from one-gang to five-gang configuration in both ways, allowing the placement of a socket under cover next to the switch, empty socket or data as part of one single plate.
