13A Socket Module Buying Guide: Type G Plates Explained
By Home Fashion Label - Extraordinary Products - Buster + Punch | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Buying Guides
A practical guide to the 13A Type G socket module, 50mm Euro Plate compatibility, and how to build a modular socket plate that fits right the first time.
Quick answer
If you are wiring a standard UK 3-pin outlet into a Buster + Punch modular system, buy the 13A Socket Module / Type G / 50 mm and pair it with a 50mm Euro Plate. It is an unswitched, BS 1363-2 compliant module designed for UK 50mm Euro Plates, so it will not fit 45mm Module Plates or EU Electricity Plates. Check your existing plate size before ordering, and if in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.
What the 13A Type G socket module actually is
This is a single 13A UK / Type G socket supplied as a module insert, not a complete wall plate. It is unswitched and compliant with BS 1363-2, which is the standard for UK 13A socket outlets. Because it is a module, the finish you see on the wall comes from the Euro Plate you pair it with, while the socket face itself is the functional part.
The compatibility rule that decides everything
The 13A socket module is built for Buster + Punch UK 50mm Euro Plates. It is not compatible with UK 45mm Module Plates or EU Electricity Plates. That single distinction matters more than any finish choice, because a module that does not seat in your plate cannot be installed. If you already own a 45mm plate, this module is the wrong part, and no adapter changes that.
How to plan a modular socket plate
A 1G 50mm Euro Plate with 2 module spaces lets you combine a 13A socket module with a second module for data, sound, or AV. Buy the plate and the modules together so you are not left with a half-finished wall. If you only need one socket and no second service, a single-module plate is simpler and cheaper, but check the plate's stated module capacity before assuming it will take the 13A module.
Finish, price, and what you are really paying for
The socket module is the least expensive part of the assembly, so the finish decision mostly belongs to the plate. Choose the plate finish first, then match the module. The catalog price on the module reflects a functional insert, while the plate carries the visible solid metal and coin screw detail. Budget accordingly: the module is not where the visual quality lives.
Installation and safety checks
Isolate the circuit before removing an existing outlet, and confirm the back box depth and cable routing suit a modular plate. Because the module is unswitched, the socket is always live when the circuit is on, so any switching happens at the circuit or a separate switch if your setup has one. The catalog note is explicit: if in doubt, always consult a licensed electrician.
Decision rules for buying a 13A socket module
- Check your plate size first: Measure or confirm whether your plate is a UK 50mm Euro Plate. If it is 45mm or an EU Electricity Plate, the 13A Type G socket module is not compatible. 50mm plate: proceed. 45mm or EU plate: choose a different module or plate.
- Decide if you need one module or two: A 1G 50mm Euro Plate with 2 module spaces lets you add a second insert for data, sound, or AV alongside the socket. Buy the plate and all modules in one order to avoid a half-finished wall.
- Confirm switched or unswitched: The 13A socket module is unswitched. If you want a switch on the outlet itself, this module is not the right choice. Plan switching at the circuit or use a separate switch if needed.
- Match the finish to the plate, not the module: The visible finish comes from the Euro Plate and its coin screw caps. Choose the plate finish first, then order the module. The module is functional; the plate is the design statement.
Product facts
- 13A SOCKET MODULE / TYPE G / 50 MM: Single 13A UK / Type G socket, suitable for standard UK 3-pin plugs, unswitched, compliant with BS 1363-2, and compatible with Buster + Punch UK 50mm Euro Plates. This is the correct module for a standard UK plug outlet in a 50mm Euro Plate system, and the unswitched design means power is controlled elsewhere.
- 13A SOCKET MODULE / TYPE G / 50 MM: Not compatible with UK 45mm Module Plates or EU Electricity Plates. If your existing plate is 45mm or an EU Electricity Plate, this module will not fit and you need a different plate or module.
- 1G 50MM EURO PLATE / 2 MODULE: 1G 50mm Euro Plate with 2 module spaces, made from solid metal with signature solid metal coin screw caps, compatible with 25mm and 50mm module inserts only. This is the plate that accepts the 13A socket module and lets you add a second module for data, sound, or AV in the same outlet.
- 1G 50MM EURO PLATE / 2 MODULE: Not compatible with 22.5mm or 45mm module inserts. Do not buy a 22.5mm or 45mm insert expecting it to fit this plate; the module size must be 25mm or 50mm.
Who this socket module is for
Best for
- UK homes with Buster + Punch UK 50mm Euro Plates
- Anyone building a modular plate with a socket plus a second data, sound, or AV module
- Standard UK 3-pin plug outlets that do not need an on-outlet switch
Not for
- UK 45mm Module Plates
- EU Electricity Plates
- Installations that require a switched socket at the outlet
