Outdoor Garden Socket AS Schwabe 60680 — 2-way, Black/Yellow, with Ground Spike

AS Schwabe 60680 Outdoor Garden Socket is a compact 2-way power outlet designed for temporary outdoor use. The unit combines two protected sockets in a black and yellow housing and features an integrated ground spike for fast installation in soil. It is intended to provide a safe, weather-resistant power connection for garden tools, outdoor lighting and small electrical equipment without the need for permanent wiring.

Advantages

The garden socket offers two separately accessible outlets in a single compact housing, reducing the need for extension leads. The integrated ground spike enables quick positioning in lawns, flowerbeds or soft ground and keeps the unit stable during use. The enclosure is built for outdoor conditions with attention to sealing around the sockets and cable entry to limit moisture ingress. The color contrast of black and yellow improves visibility in outdoor environments.

Suitable for

• Powering electric lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other garden tools
• Temporary outdoor lighting for events, patios or work areas
• Connecting small pumps, compressors or battery chargers in the garden
• Short-term power needs for outdoor maintenance and landscaping tasks

Key specifications

• Number of outlets: 2
• Mounting: integrated ground spike for installation in soil
• Housing colors: black and yellow
• Protection: outdoor-rated enclosure with sealed socket covers to limit moisture
• Form factor: compact, portable unit for temporary outdoor use

How to use

Choose a firm but soft area of soil free from buried utilities and push the ground spike into the ground until the housing is stable and upright. Connect the supply cable to the socket input following the manufacturer's guidance for safe outdoor connections, and ensure cable routing avoids trip hazards and water pooling. Insert plugs of the devices to be powered into the two sockets and switch the power on if the connected supply includes a switch. After use, disconnect appliances, remove the unit from the ground, dry it if necessary and store in a dry place.

Usage recommendations

Use the garden socket only with properly rated outdoor cables and plugs. Do not bury the unit or leave it submerged in water. Regularly inspect the housing, socket covers and cables for damage or wear; replace or repair damaged parts before further use.