Multi Socket Extension Adapters

Socket plug - socket adapter

Nowadays, when electronics and technology play such an important role in our lives, it is necessary to have enough contacts to connect all our devices. This is exactly where the contact splitter comes to the rescue, becoming an indispensable assistant for every home or office.

The socket adapter is a device that allows us to expand the number of sockets available to us without unnecessary tangled cables and without taking up space. It consists of a main contact to which we can connect one device, and additional contacts to which we can connect more devices. This gives us the opportunity to use more electrical appliances at the same time without having to look for additional sockets, plugs or extension cables. One of the main advantages of the contact splitter is its convenience, practicality and functionality. It is compact and easy to use, making it perfect for home, office or even travel. With the help of the power strip, we can connect the laptop, phone, TV and other devices at the same time, without having to constantly turn them off and on.

Besides convenience, the contact splitter also offers us practicality and functionality. It is economical and allows us to save space, time and money. Instead of buying additional sockets or installing new electrical installations, we can simply use a power strip that gives us the ability to connect more devices in one place. There are different types of adapters in design and appearance that offer not only practicality but also aesthetics. Some of them have built-in overload protection, they also have a bipolar switch or an on-off button, and others even have a cover against moisture, dust and dirt. All these extras not only reduce the probability of a short circuit or other defect in the electrical network, but also protect electrical appliances.

Contact adapters serve to easily, conveniently and compactly increase the number of sockets on one contact, where it is needed. They are a plug (shuko type) with two or more contact sockets, which may be shuko or bipolar, assembled in one body without a cable.

What types of plug and socket adapters are there?

Socket adapters differ in the number of sockets, their shape, the presence of a key/button, as well as the option of built-in child protection. In WIKIVAT you will find different types of plug connectors with different sockets:

• horizontal contact adapter with 2 contact sockets (shuko)
• vertical splitter for contact with 3 contact sockets (shuko)
• contact adapter with On/Off switch
• contact transition with 4 contacts (bipolar)

What are the most preferred plug sockets?

Users on WIKIWAT most often buy the following models/brands of splitters and contact adapters:

• 2-way socket outlet (1 plug to 2 plug), 16A, 230VAC, white/grey, LEGRAND 50655
• 2-way socket outlet (1 plug to 2 plug), 16A, 230VAC, white, with easy-to-remove button, LEGRAND 50665
• Moisture-proof connector for 2 contacts (1 plug to 2 plug_, 16A, 240VAC, 3680W, IP44, black/green, V-TAC 8812
• 3-way socket outlet (1 plug to 3 plug), 16A, 230VAC, white, LEGRAND 50662
• 3-way socket outlet (1 plug to 3 plug), 16A, 230VAC, white/grey, LEGRAND 50656
• 3-way socket outlet (1 plug to 3 plug), 16A, 250VAC, white, ATRA 7132
• 4-way socket outlet (1 plug to 4 two-pole), 6A, 230VAC, white, LEGRAND 50650