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Switch and Socket Ratings: 6 A to 32 A

Every modular switch and socket we make, by current rating: what the rating is for, how many modules it takes, and the KEMPS and VIZA product codes with MRP. The codes and prices are read from our catalogue, so this table changes when the catalogue does.

Choosing between a 6 A and a 16 A socket? Read 6A vs 16A socket. Planning a board? The plate size calculator turns these module sizes into the plate you need.

Sockets

DeviceRatingWhat it is forSizeOur codes (MRP)
2-pin socket, shuttered6 ATwo-pin plugs: phone and laptop chargers, table lamps, small appliances with no earth pin.1MVIZA Modular V262 (₹78)
3-pin socket, shuttered6 ASmall earthed appliances with a 6 A three-pin plug: TV, computer, music system.2MKEMPS Modular K192 (₹110)
Universal socket, shuttered6/16 ATakes both 6 A and 16 A three-pin plugs in one opening.2MKEMPS Modular K193 (₹205)
KEMPS Modular K594 (₹245)
13 A socket (flat-pin)13 AFlat-pin (UK-type) plugs, fitted on some imported appliances.2MVIZA Modular V1265 (₹179)
16 A socket16 AHeavy-load 16 A three-pin plugs: geyser, room heater, washing machine, microwave.2MVIZA Modular V1266 (₹179)
VIZA Modular V263 (₹160)
Twin socket16 AA 16 A twin socket in one 2-module device, as listed in the catalogue.2MVIZA Modular V1267 (₹170)

Switches

DeviceRatingWhat it is forSizeOur codes (MRP)
1-way switch10 AXEveryday on/off for lights and fans.1MKEMPS Modular K101 (₹65)
KEMPS Modular K141 (₹65)
2-way switch10 AXOne light from two places: staircase, long corridor, bedroom door and bedside.1MKEMPS Modular K102 (₹105)
KEMPS Modular K142 (₹115)
Bell push10 AXMomentary contact for a doorbell.1M / 2MKEMPS Modular K114 (₹133)
KEMPS Modular K503 (₹125)
KEMPS Modular K543 (₹135)
1-way switch20 AXOn/off for higher-current points, in a 1-module or 2-module body.1M / 2MKEMPS Modular K106 (₹107)
KEMPS Modular K111 (₹156)
KEMPS Modular K147 (₹120)
KEMPS Modular K151 (₹169)
VIZA Modular V1246 (₹145)
1-way switch with indicator20 AXAs above, with a lamp that shows when the point is on, useful for a geyser.1M / 2MKEMPS Modular K508 (₹143)
VIZA Modular V1248 (₹160)
2-way switch20 AXTwo-place control at the higher rating.1MKEMPS Modular K107 (₹132)
DP (double-pole) switch32 ABreaks both live and neutral together; fitted on AC and other high-load points.2MKEMPS Modular K516 (₹392)
VIZA Modular V1250 (₹330)

Frequently asked questions

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What does the amp (A) rating on a switch or socket mean?
It is the current the device is built to carry continuously. A 6 A socket is made for 6 A plugs and loads; a 16 A socket for the heavier 16 A plugs. A device must be rated at least as high as the load it switches or feeds.
What does AX mean on a switch, as in 10 AX or 20 AX?
The X marks a switch rated for inductive and fluorescent loads such as fans, motors and tube lights, which draw a surge when switched on. Our KEMPS switches are marked AX.
Can a 16 A plug go into a 6 A socket?
No. A 16 A plug has thicker, wider-spaced pins and does not fit a 6 A socket, by design. Use a 16 A socket or a 6/16 A universal socket, never an adapter that forces a heavy plug into a light socket.
What is a DP switch?
DP means double pole: the switch breaks both the live and the neutral together, so the appliance is fully isolated when it is off. Our DP switches are rated 32 A.
Are Vinayak switches ISI marked?
Yes. Our modular switches carry the ISI mark under IS 3854, licence CM/L-7567794, and are made in our ISO 9001:2015 certified plant in Mumbai.

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