Electric Sockets: 2-Pin and 3-Pin Sockets, TV and Phone Outlets, USB Sockets, Extension Boards, Earthing and Overload Safety
Electric sockets power every appliance in the house, and a poor socket is a common cause of overheating and burns. The key choices are the pin type, the current rating, whether it is earthed and where it is placed. Extension boards add outlets but must never be overloaded. This guide covers socket types, ratings, TV and USB outlets, extension boards, safety and indicative prices. It sits under switches and sockets.
Types of socket
2-pin, 3-pin, universal, USB, TV and phone sockets suit different uses.
Ratings and earthing
Use 10 A sockets for general use and 16 A for air conditioners. Choose earthed 3-pin sockets for appliances.
Placement
Place sockets near beds, desks, the TV wall and the kitchen counter, away from sinks. See media wall.
Extension boards
Choose boards with a fuse or breaker and thick cable. Never daisy-chain boards or run heaters and air conditioners from them.
Safety
Replace hot, cracked or loose sockets at once and use a licensed electrician.
Indicative price ranges
Prices depend on brand and series.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Modular wall socket | From about PKR 280 |
| TV or telephone socket | About PKR 790 - 1,000 |
| Extension board, 6 way | About PKR 390 - 1,000 |
Indicative market ranges, November 2026. Prices change with brand, model, size and stock, so confirm today's rate on WhatsApp.
How we quote
Send the room size, a sketch or photo and the finish you like. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate that lists every item. Before you order, confirm the exact size or model, ask for the specification and warranty in writing, and compare totals including fitting and delivery rather than the item price alone. To get a close first estimate, clear the area, mark sockets, switches and pipe positions, note the ceiling height and photograph the space from two corners.
| Item | Unit | Scope | Supply | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sockets and boards, by type | Per piece or per set | Material and hardware, fitting quoted separately | Supply across Pakistan | Get today's rate on WhatsApp |
| Boxes and fixing | As needed | Material and hardware, fitting quoted separately | Supply across Pakistan | Get today's rate on WhatsApp |
Frequently Asked Questions
An earthed 3-pin socket of the right rating, fitted with good wiring. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the supplier before ordering.
Loose connections, overloading or poor quality. Stop using it and ask an electrician. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the supplier before ordering. Prices and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Good ones with a fuse and thick cable are fine for light loads. Never overload them or chain boards. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the supplier before ordering. Prices and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If in doubt, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Indicative ranges are from about PKR 280 for a modular socket, PKR 790 to 1,000 for TV or phone sockets and PKR 390 to 1,000 for 6-way extension boards. Confirm today's rate. Prices and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Send the quantity and type on WhatsApp. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate. If in doubt, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Send the room size, the items you need and a photo of the space on WhatsApp. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate that lists every item with its model and quantity, so you can compare quotes from different suppliers on the same scope.
Choosing sockets?
Send the room size and a photo. We reply with a written rate.