13a plug locking bracket

[Alan Sutherland]

Hi,
I want to plug something in and make it difficult to unplug, and I am sure I remember seeing a bracket that is held in by the two socket screws and goes around the plug so preventing anyone unplugging it.
Did I imagine this, or is there such a thing?

 

[Pete999]

Why not install a 13 Amp switched fused spur, instead of a 13 Amp socket outlet??

 

[MisterE]

Like these? (but they don't lock), :-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insight-Security-Electrical-Socket-Single/dp/B000X1DNIM

I've used something similar to stop my mother-in-laws Carers from unplugging some items.

 

[Pete999]

Like these? (but they don't lock), :-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insight-Security-Electrical-Socket-Single/dp/B000X1DNIM

I've used something similar to stop my mother-in-laws Carers from unplugging some items.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=1...t=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=OVZZV-y-HZPDaJ7VlaAF

No like one of these

 

[telectrix]

this one locks:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Socketsafe..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=RN5ERSYCY37684TC7QMB

 

[MisterE]

I know Pete........:smile5:

 

[NDG Elecs]

Why don't you use the method I have seen done before; super glue the plug in place! Just hope that fuse doesn't blow! A bit more background as to what and why you want this may be useful I feel. Exterior type sockets often are lockable. Or you can get sockets with a key lock on their face plate, very expensive though.

 

[NDG Elecs]

Here's there lockable type. You can also get a Schneider one for a decent price actually, thought they were much more expensive.

https://www.mkelectric.com/en-my/Products/WD/decorative/albanyplus/Lockable/Pages/K2949.aspx

Not sure if they lock in the on as well as off position though.

Edit: just re-read the OP, so my suggestion is not quite right! Think Pete's suggestion is spot on..

 

[Jez Wilkins]

Here's there lockable type. You can also get a Schneider one for a decent price actually, thought they were much more expensive.

https://www.mkelectric.com/en-my/Products/WD/decorative/albanyplus/Lockable/Pages/K2949.aspx

Not sure if they lock in the on as well as off position though.

Edit: just re-read the OP, so my suggestion is not quite right! Think Pete's suggestion is spot on..

Agree with you - the MK ones (if they are the ones I think they are) would not fit the OP's requirements. Nor does Pete's suggestion - could be switched off (using the switch) - in essence, no different from removing the plug top?

Tel's solution is lockable - as he pointed out.

Cheers,

Jez Wilkins

 

[Pete999]

Agree with you - the MK ones (if they are the ones I think they are) would not fit the OP's requirements. Nor does Pete's suggestion - could be switched off (using the switch) - in essence, no different from removing the plug top?

Tel's solution is lockable - as he pointed out.

Cheers,

Jez Wilkins

The OP didn't request a switching option, he just wanted to stop someone unpluging it, if that's what he wants then fit a non switched spur

 

[Adam W]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Jez Wilkins]

The OP didn't request a switching option, he just wanted to stop someone unpluging it, if that's what he wants then fit a non switched spur

You are correct Pete, he didn't. I was referencing your first post into this thread (#2 overall).:smile5:

I guess that the OP's decision depends upon whether he wants the option of unplugging, or a more permanent connection.

Cheers,

Jez Wilkins

 

[Alan Sutherland]

this one locks:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Socketsafe..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=RN5ERSYCY37684TC7QMB

And fits the bill completely!

This is just what I was looking for, thanks very much.

So I must have dreamt up that bracket thing, maybe I should invent it!

 

[Risteard]

So I must have dreamt up that bracket thing, maybe I should invent it!

It would be a bit pointless if you had to remove the socket outlet to remove the plug (because of the 3.5mm screws holding it in place). Why the plug & socket arrangement for something which you want secured?

 

[Alan Sutherland]

I only want it to be inconvenient to remove, not impossible