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Have you seen the attached? 

The latter is available from Tynetec, one of the more progressive telecare equipment providers. It wont work for everyone, especially if they are determined fiddlers, but it will be enough to deter some people. Perhaps more significantly, it is easy to put in place, doesn't need an electrician, and would work in anyone's home to prevent kids from switching off the fridge or freezer.

Cheers,

Kevin


Dr Kevin Doughty
Co-Director
Centre for Usable Home Technology
Universities of York and Newcastle.
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From: Aidan Parr <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, 25 October 2013, 12:47
Subject: Re: Electric socket lock?

Thanks, Jeremy, both very helpful solutions which I’ve passed on.
 
Cheers,
 
Aidan.
 
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of jeremy linskell
Sent: 25 October 2013 12:16
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Subject: Re: Electric socket lock?
 
Hi Aidan
 
It cuts the supply, I presume it breaks the live?
In this situation being confused about the change in design doesn’t as much of an issue as it might have been, because you don’t want them fiddling in any case ?!, but if it is an issue you could disable the toggle switch and install a slightly remote locking device,
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/lighting-sockets/0456854/?origin=PSF_413320|rel
 
 
Cheers
 
jeremy
 
Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM
Principal Clinical Scientist
Electronic Assistive Technology Service
Ninewells Hospital
NHS Tayside
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http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393 
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Aidan Parr
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 10:30 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Electric socket lock?
 
Thanks, Jeremy, I’ll pass this on – slight concern about fitting a new socket (change in appearance) but it is probably what is wanted by my enquirer.
 
Excuse my ignorance, but does this prevent plug-in, or switch off electrical supply?
 
Cheers,
 
Aidan.
 
 
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of jeremy linskell
Sent: 25 October 2013 10:22
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Electric socket lock?
 
Hi Aidan
 
There are plenty of key operated sockets available. Here is an example
 
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/product/456781/?grossPrice=Y&cm_mmc=UK%7CShopping-_-Google+PLA-_-MK%7CElectrical+Sockets-_-456781&kpid=&istCompanyId=f7e7b05b-2daf-4c0e-8825-3633baf8113b&istItemId=xwimttpwi&istBid=tzit&gclid=CNHZm7PUsboCFQrJtAod1AQA0A
 
cheers
 
jeremy
 
Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM
Principal Clinical Scientist
Electronic Assistive Technology Service
Ninewells Hospital
NHS Tayside
tel: 01382-496286
fax:01382-496322
 
Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies
http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393 
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Aidan Parr
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 10:17 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Electric socket lock?
 
HI all,
 
I’ve had an enquiry from someone who is supporting a person with dementia. They would like to be able to ‘lock’ the socket nearest the microwave to prevent use with some sort of plug-in cover.
 
Any suggestions welcome.
 
Cheers,
 
Aidan.
 
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