Clipsal 56CSC320-EO 56 Series Cord Extension Socket IP66 250V 20A 3 Round Pin Electric Orange

Description

Weatherproof 20A extension socket, round pin.

The Clipsal 56 Series 56CSC320-EO Cord Extension Socket terminates flexible cord into a 20A, 250V three-round-pin outlet, rated IP66. Polycarbonate housing with brass contact sleeves, an M25 gland for cable from 7 mm to 16 mm, and screw terminals to 6 mm².

Key Features

• Rated 20 A at 250 V AC
• 3 round pin socket, 1P + N + E, single phase
• IP66 degree of protection conforming to AS 60529
• Manufactured to AS/NZS 3120
• Polycarbonate housing with brass contact sleeves
• Screw terminals accepting 1–6 mm² conductors
• M25 cable gland, accepts 7–16 mm cable outer diameter
• Operating range of −25°C to 75°C ambient
• External mounting, straight body, 90 mm × 90 mm × 173 mm
• Net weight 0.318 kg
• Electric Orange housing
• Socket-outlet type H, blue voltage colour
• Mercury free, PVC free, Green Premium product
• 18 month manufacturer warranty

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Why it Matters

Round pin at 20 amps is a distinct configuration

Three round pins is a different pattern to the flat-pin domestic standard, and it is keyed so a round-pin plug will not enter a flat-pin outlet. At 20 A this is the configuration used on industrial and higher-draw single-phase equipment. If your gear is fitted with a 3 round pin plug, this is the socket that accepts it.

Sized for the cable you are actually running

The M25 gland accepts cable from 7 mm to 16 mm outer diameter, and the screw terminals take conductors from 1 mm² to 6 mm². The gland maintains the IP66 seal at the point where cable enters the body rather than only around the housing, which is what keeps the rating meaningful once the lead is made up.

Built for Australian conditions

Compliance with AS/NZS 3120 means the socket is certified for use here. An IP66 rating tested to AS 60529 confirms it is dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets, and the −25°C to 75°C ambient operating range covers alpine mornings through to a sun-exposed plant room in a Queensland summer. Electric Orange keeps the socket visible on a busy site.

What is the Clipsal 56CSC320-EO rated for?
It is rated 20 amps at 250 volts AC, with a 3 round pin outlet in a 1P + N + E single phase configuration.

Is the Clipsal 56CSC320-EO weatherproof?
Yes. It carries an IP66 degree of protection conforming to AS 60529, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets from any direction.

What size cable does the Clipsal 56CSC320-EO accept?
The M25 cable gland accepts cable from 7 mm to 16 mm outer diameter, and the screw terminals take conductors from 1 mm² up to 6 mm².