Twin Earthed double socket

[Optimist321]

I recently bought a twin socket that had twin earth terminals. Am I right in thinking that the incoming earth wire is made into a Y-Shape in order that it will fit into the terminals? Any help or comments most welcome.

 

[Cremeegg]

Twin terminals make the fitting of a flying earth lead to let you earth the back box rather easier. Or depending on length of incoming cable to the box gives you an option as to which side of the socket to earth - can be useful sometimes when there isnt much cable to play with.

 

[Optimist321]

Very many thanks for your kind help.
Optimist321

 

[RF Lighting]

They are the only sockets you can use for high integrity earthing curcuits too

 

[Optimist321]

Sorry to show my ignorance but should the single incoming cable carrying the earth, live and neutral wires have the earth wire formed into a Y-shape and each end of the earth be secured in the earth terminals. With just a single earth, I can't see how else it can be wired. Thank you kindly for your help and patience.
Optimist321

 

[Adam_151]

No, just attach it to either earth terminal, look closely and you'll see that they are both connected together already...

 

[Optimist321]

You are very generous and I thank you most sincerely for your help in this matter.
Kind regards
Optimist321

 

[Chri5]

Manners make the man- what a nice change to see such politeness.

 

[toasty]

If he really is an optimist then he'll see the two earth terminals as half full!! (rather than half empty)

 

[Optimist321]

Yes, you are right and isn't that the best philosophy for life in a harsh world!
Optimist321