The first secure lighting socket

Change your bulbs with complete peace of mind and protect your light fixtures.

Patented and assembled in France by PAP AMPOULE, PAP.S protects the whole family against electric shock risks. Compatible with E27 bulbs, it installs anywhere in an instant. Already awarded a gold medal at the Concours Lépine 2025.

How does it work?

If no bulb is inserted, no current flows — eliminating any risk of electrocution.

Without a bulb

The indicator is green — no risk of electrocution, no current flows through the socket

With a bulb

The indicator is red — the bulb is screwed in and current is flowing

Remove the bulb

The indicator turns green — current is no longer present

The PAP.S safety socket — doubly awarded at the Concours Lépine

Invented by Bruno TRONCHI, the PAP.S safety socket was recognized at the Concours Lépine, receiving the second prize of the General competition — gold medal, as well as the Prize of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

These prestigious awards highlight the innovative nature of this invention and its importance for safety.

PAP.S is much more than a safe bulb socket

Why choose a classic socket ❌ when PAP.S checks every box ✅?

Anti-shock, flame retardant, repairable and assembled in France.
A safe, durable and more responsible socket.

Testimonials

“One day, my bedside lamp stopped working, so I decided to fix it. After unscrewing and re-screwing it several times, I plugged it in to test it, to no avail. Suddenly, I thought I understood the problem and, in a rush — without even unplugging it — I inserted two fingers (index and middle) into the socket to try to turn the base by touching both pins at the same time!
Of course, I received a tremendous electric shock and screamed, jumping backwards and sending the lamp flying out of my hands!
Fortunately, it turned out to be more fright than harm — but I know I was very lucky!”

LouisaFrance

“At 14, trying to change a bulb by myself, I accidentally tried to screw a screw-base bulb into a bayonet socket. When it didn’t fit, I put my finger inside the socket to figure out why. I received an electric shock that knocked me backwards onto my bed. That experience made me truly understand the danger — and why sockets need proper protection.”

AmaneAnnemasse, France

“My 4-year-old daughter unscrewed the bulb from my bedside lamp and inserted a 1-cent coin into the socket. She received an electric shock — a burn mark was visible on her index finger, and we rushed to the emergency room. Fortunately, her ECG was fine. The short circuit caused by the coin tripped the breaker and probably prevented a much more serious accident.”

EmilieFrance