ABB Millenium 15A Double Pole Single Switched Socket Silk Black AM20986-SB

The ABB AM20986-SB combines a 15A round-pin connection, double-pole local isolation, secure fixed-wiring termination and a concealed flush-mounted format. It is particularly relevant to UAE residential, hospitality and commercial projects that specify coordinated ABB Millenium accessories and a Silk Black architectural finish.

Keep the socket dry and clean it only with a soft cloth after safely isolating the circuit; avoid abrasive cleaners and solvents that may affect the Silk Black finish. Arrange inspection by a qualified electrician if the switch becomes loose, the outlet overheats, discolouration appears, operation becomes intermittent or the plug no longer fits securely.

The supplied data does not state an IP weatherproof rating, so it should not be assumed suitable for exposed outdoor, damp or wash-down locations. Installations in bathrooms, kitchens, balconies, gardens or plant areas require appropriate location assessment, ingress protection, RCD protection and compliance with applicable UAE wiring requirements.

The Silk Black finish is suited to contemporary villas, apartments, hotels, offices, retail interiors and other projects using dark electrical accessories or coordinated architectural finishes. Flush mounting keeps fixed wiring concealed and provides a neat wall appearance, subject to use with the correct ABB Millenium mounting and finishing components.

Not automatically. The connected load must remain within the ratings of the socket, plug, cable, protective device and complete circuit. Continuous loads, motor starting currents, ambient temperature, grouping of cables and installation method can affect circuit design, so load suitability should be confirmed by the project's electrical engineer or qualified electrician.

Contractors should verify the approved electrical drawings, 15A round-pin requirement, circuit load, conductor size, earthing arrangement, protective device, back-box depth, ABB Millenium frame compatibility and finished-wall alignment. Coordination with blockwork, drywall, joinery, tiling and MEP services is important to achieve a secure, level and accessible installation.

The unit is designed for flush installation, with the wiring and mounting box concealed behind the finished wall surface. A qualified electrician should isolate the supply, confirm the mounting box and frame compatibility, terminate live, neutral and earth conductors in the designated terminals, secure the mechanism, fit the compatible front components, and complete polarity, earth-continuity, insulation and functional tests before energising.

No. This model is specified as a 15A round-pin socket and is not the same as a BS 1363-style 13A rectangular-pin outlet commonly used in the UAE. Do not force a different plug into the socket or use an unapproved adaptor; select a socket and plug system that matches the appliance and approved project design.

It is intended for compatible equipment fitted with the correct 15A round-pin plug and operating within the socket, circuit and manufacturer ratings. Possible applications may include selected fixed-location appliances, specialised equipment or project-specified loads. The appliance nameplate current, starting current and plug configuration must be checked before connection.

Double-pole switching disconnects both the live and neutral conductors when the socket is switched off. This provides a higher level of local isolation than a single-pole switch, although it does not replace circuit isolation at the distribution board before electrical installation, testing or maintenance.

Its 250V AC rating is compatible with the UAE's nominal 230V, 50Hz low-voltage supply when the socket is correctly selected and installed. The circuit design, cable size, protective device, earthing and final installation must comply with applicable UAE regulations and the requirements of the relevant local authority, such as DEWA, ADDC, SEWA or the authority having jurisdiction.

The socket is rated at 15A and 250V AC and uses a 15A round-pin outlet configuration. It is a single switched socket with double-pole operation, secure fixed-wiring terminals and concealed flush mounting. Its stated dimensions are 86 x 86 x 35 mm, making it suitable for coordinated ABB Millenium wiring accessory installations.

The ABB Millenium AM20986-SB is a single-gang, flush-mounted 15A round-pin socket outlet with an integrated double-pole switch. Finished in Silk Black, it provides local control of a compatible appliance while switching both live and neutral conductors for more complete electrical isolation.

The ABB AM20986-SB combines a 15A round-pin connection, double-pole local isolation, secure fixed-wiring termination and a concealed flush-mounted format. It is particularly relevant to UAE residential, hospitality and commercial projects that specify coordinated ABB Millenium accessories and a Silk Black architectural finish.