SSF1.5Transco TransFast Quick Connect Socket for 1.5mm Cable

Description

No Tools. Push In. Done. FastConnect Surface Socket for 1.5mm Cable.

The Transco SSF1.5 is a FastConnect quick wiring surface socket rated at 10A and 240V AC — a complete surface mount socket with backing plate that eliminates traditional ferrule terminal wiring in favour of a push-in cam-lock quick connection system. Compatible with 1.5mm double insulation cable. Electrical white polycarbonate construction. Australian approval SAA120442EA. Sold individually.

• Transco FastConnect series — quick wiring surface socket
• Electrical white impact-resistant polycarbonate construction
• Rated 10A at 240V AC, 50Hz
• 3 pin flat earth configuration (active, neutral, earth)
• FastConnect push-in quick wiring — no ferrule terminal screwing required
• Copper ferrule x3 — cam-lock push-in connection
• Cable: 1.5mm double insulation cable
• Complete housing with backing plate
• Surface mounted — mounts with screws
• Mounting centre: 50 mm
• Dimensions: W50 mm x L65 mm x D60 mm
• Australian approval: SAA120442EA
• Also available for 2.5mm cable (SSF2.5)
• Compliant with AS 3100, AS/NZS 3112, AS 3109, AS/NZS 3122

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Why FastConnect Changes How Surface Sockets Are Wired

Traditional surface socket wiring requires stripping the cable, inserting conductors into ferrule terminals, and screwing each terminal down individually — a process that is time consuming, requires a screwdriver, and needs careful attention to ensure each conductor is correctly seated and torqued. The Transco FastConnect SSF1.5 eliminates all of that. The push-in cam-lock connection system accepts the stripped cable conductor directly — push it in, lock it, done. No screwdriver. No terminal screws. No torque concerns. The same secure electrical connection in a fraction of the time.

The SSF1.5 is specifically optimised for 1.5mm double insulation cable — the standard cable size for most Australian surface socket runs in residential and commercial lighting and power circuits. The complete housing and backing plate are supplied together as a single unit, making installation straightforward on any wall surface without separate backing plate sourcing. The W50 x L65 x D60mm dimensions accommodate the socket mechanism and quick-connect terminal block behind the face plate — the 60mm depth is significantly deeper than a standard SSF flush socket and needs to be accounted for in the installation plan.

The SSF1.5 is the 1.5mm cable variant in the Transco FastConnect surface socket range. The SSF2.5 is available for 2.5mm double insulation cable where a heavier gauge cable is specified. The FastConnect range also includes quick-wire power points, switches, cable joiners, and wire connectors — all using the same push-in connection technology for consistent, fast installation across a complete wiring job. Australian approval SAA120442EA. Sold individually.

Q: How does the Transco SSF1.5 FastConnect wiring system work?
A: The SSF1.5 uses a push-in cam-lock connection system. The cable conductor is stripped to the required length, inserted into the connection point, and locked in place with a cam-lock action — no screwdriver or terminal screws are required. The connection is secure, reliable, and significantly faster than traditional ferrule terminal wiring, meeting Australian wiring standards AS 3100 and AS/NZS 3112.

Q: What cable does the Transco SSF1.5 accept?
A: The SSF1.5 is designed for 1.5mm double insulation cable — the standard cable size for most Australian residential and commercial surface socket and lighting circuit runs. For 2.5mm double insulation cable, the SSF2.5 variant is the correct specification.

Q: What is the difference between the Transco SSF1.5 and the standard SSF flush socket?
A: The SSF1.5 is a FastConnect quick-wire surface socket with a complete housing, backing plate, and push-in cam-lock terminals — dimensions W50 x L65 x D60mm. The standard SSF is a traditional screw-terminal flush base socket — dimensions W65 x L65 x D13mm. The SSF1.5 is the right choice for fast, tool-free wiring on 1.5mm cable; the SSF suits conventional wiring applications with 1.5mm to 2.5mm cable via screwing terminals.