The Plug Locking Cover is designed to be compatible with the majority of Single-Gang, Unswitched socket.
Switched sockets normally have the socket on the front be offset to allow for the switch to be added, and so this can cause the Plug Locking Cover to be 'pushed' off to one-side.
Below is a table which shows the compatibility of some of the most common sockets. The following variables have been examined:
- Corner: How closely the socket matches the corner of the Plug Locking Cover
- Edge: How closely the straight edges of the socket matches the edge of the Plug Locking Cover
- Alignment: How well the screwholes match with the Plug Locking Cover , and so if there is a gap between the Smart Plug and Plug Locking Cover when installed using the pattress screws.
| Manufacturer | Model | Corner | Edge | Alignment | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schneider | 3050 | Round | Sharp | Near Perfect |
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| Pro-Elec | PELB1851 | Square | Sharp | Near Perfect |
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| BG | 923 | Square | Sharp | Small Gap |
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| Contactum | Round | Angled | Near Perfect |
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| Knightsbridge | SN7000U | Square | Sharp | Small Gap |
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| Click Mode | Round | Angled | Small Gap |
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