Key Features & Typical Use
Twin Sockets in the French Format
French standard markets need the same appliance pairs as anywhere else — two kitchen appliances, a washer and dryer, a desk with a computer and a printer — but the double socket offered to them is often only available in Schuko. The E10-043 provides the Type E format with its earth pin in the socket body on both outlets.
Earth Where Appliances Need It
Both outlets are earthed, which is what appliances with metal casings require. The Type E earth pin in the socket mates with the hole in the French plug to complete the protective earth path, so the connection is made as the plug is inserted — the arrangement this format was designed around.
One Box, Aligned Outlets
Two single outlets in an appliance run mean two wall boxes and two chances of misaligned cut-outs in a worktop or cupboard back. The double plate occupies one 80 x 80mm position and keeps both outlets level with each other, which matters visually in kitchens and utility rooms where the plate sits in a visible run.
Finished Plate or Modular
The E10-043 arrives complete for straightforward installation. Where a project prefers to build plates from modules, the same French socket is available as an 80 x 80mm module (E10-017) for use in one to five gang frames — useful when a position needs a socket beside a switch or a data module.
Specifications
| Series | E10 EU standard series |
|---|---|
| Item Code | E10-043 |
| Description | Double French socket (Type E) — finished product |
| Socket Format | 2 x French (Type E, 2P+E) outlets |
| Plate Size | 80 x 80mm |
| Rated Current / Voltage | 16A 250V~ |
| Earth Provision | Earth pin in the socket body on both outlets |
| Supply Form | Finished product (plate complete, no separate frame) |
| Installation | Flush mounting |
| Housing Material | PC (polycarbonate) |
| Internal Contacts | Phosphor copper |
| Packaging | Finished product packaging, or module + frame packaging |
E10-043 – Twin Type E Sockets for French Standard Projects
Where a project is specified to the French standard, the double socket has to come in the same format as everything else on the wall. Supplying a Schuko twin plate instead means the appliance plugs in that market may not make their earth connection as intended. The E10-043 keeps the installation consistent: two earthed Type E outlets on one 80 x 80mm plate.
The application pattern is the same as any twin socket — kitchen appliance runs, utility rooms, home office desks, workshop benches — and the commercial logic is identical too: one box, one cable pull, one device, and both outlets aligned with each other. Where the layout needs more variety, the modular French socket E10-017 allows the same format to be combined with switches and data modules in multi gang frames.
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, plate colour, plate size and packaging format.
- Testing – function and electrical tests recorded for each production batch.
- MOQ – flexible per item; confirmed with the quotation for your configuration.
Buying Guide
- Confirm the destination market uses the French Type E socket format.
- Identify the positions where two earthed appliances are installed together.
- Decide between finished plates (this product) and modular sockets with frames (E10-017).
- Confirm the plate colour against the rest of the installation.
- Approve a sample plate and confirm quantities and configuration with our team.
How We Support Your Business
OEM / ODM
Custom housing colour, module mix, frame layout and retail packaging built on our standard EU wiring device platform — your logo on the plate, your carton on the pallet.
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 E10-043?
Tell us the market and the number of twin socket positions and we will quote the EU standard double French socket plate on factory terms, with the modular version available if you prefer frames.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a double French socket?
It is one plate carrying two French Type E outlets, each rated 16A 250V with the earth pin in the socket body. It is used where two earthed appliances stand together in a project specified to the French standard.
Why not use a Schuko twin socket in France?
The two formats are largely compatible in everyday use but the earth connection is arranged differently. Specifying the socket of the market keeps the installation consistent with local practice and ensures appliances make their earth connection as designed.
Is it a module or a finished plate?
It is a finished product, supplied complete for fitting directly to the wall box. The equivalent modular French socket is E10-017, an 80 x 80mm module that fits E10 frames from one to five gang.
Can both outlets be used at full load?
Both outlets are rated 16A 250V, and the total load is limited by the circuit and its protective device rather than by the plate. For fixed high load appliances the installation design determines whether a dedicated circuit is needed.
Will it fit a standard French wall box?
The plate uses the 80 x 80mm EU standard footprint for flush-mounted devices and fits a standard wall box. Confirm the box depth used locally when planning large installations and ask us for dimensional information if required.
Can it be branded and mixed with other formats in one order?
Yes. Logo printing on the plate, custom carton and instruction sheet form the OEM programme, and French and Schuko formats can be shipped in the same container since they are built on the same platform. MOQ is confirmed per item.
