Tronic Single Metal Clad Socket 15A with Back Box

Our review

This is a single 15 amp socket from Tronic, supplied as a metal clad unit with its back box included. The housing is made from heavy gauge materials rather than plastic, which is the whole point: it is meant for places where a socket can get knocked, scraped or hit, such as factories, workshops, sheds and garages. If you are wiring a workbench, a machine point or a wall in a busy commercial space, this is the type of accessory that suits the job. Before ordering, confirm the circuit and cable you are connecting to can carry 15 amps, and check that the mounting surface and back box depth work with your installation. Compare it with plastic-clad sockets, which cost less but crack under impact, and with metal clad alternatives from other brands, where the differences usually come down to build quality and whether a back box is included. Also decide whether you need a single or double unit, since that affects how many points you can run from one location.