Description
Plum is not a colour you often see on a data plate, and that is rather the point. This is a screwless plate in a deep purple finish, moulded in polycarbonate, with a single RJ45 module set into a square face measuring 88mm across. The front is clean and unbroken, with no screw heads to interrupt the colour, and the module accepts Cat 5 and Cat 6 cabling for a wired network connection.
It suits a home office, a study, a desk corner in a bedroom or a media wall where a television, console or access point wants a proper cable rather than wireless. We reach for a coloured plate like this in rooms that have already been decorated with some conviction, where a plain white square would sit awkwardly against a papered or strongly painted wall. It carries low voltage data circuits only and belongs indoors, in rooms that stay dry and warm.
The plate is a rigid plastic moulding rather than metal, so the plum runs right through the material and will not chip back to a bright undercoat if the corner catches a chair back. Wipe it with a barely damp cloth and dry it off; keep kitchen sprays, solvents and cream cleaners away from the face, as they will dull the finish over time. If the aperture gathers dust, a puff of air is kinder than poking at the contacts. It carries a ten year warranty. We would use it alongside plates in the same plum for the switches and sockets nearby, so the wall reads as one deliberate scheme rather than a series of afterthoughts, and it is worth deciding early whether you want the colour to blend into the wall or stand against it. Patch leads are not included.
Specification
| Colour |
Plum |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
35mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
35mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Protection Class |
Class 3 - Low Voltage |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 60669 |
| Number of Gangs |
1 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 35mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Data circuits. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is the plate?
It is a square plate, 88mm by 88mm, and it needs a back box of at least 35mm depth behind it.
Will it work with Cat 6 cable?
Yes. The module is rated for both Cat 5 and Cat 6 data cabling.
Is it mains rated?
No. It is a Class 3 low voltage fitting for data circuits only.
What is the plate made from?
polycarbonate, moulded in the plum colour, with a screwless front frame.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated IP20 and is intended for dry indoor rooms.
How should the plate be cleaned?
A soft cloth, barely damp, then dried. Avoid solvents and abrasive creams, which will mark the purple finish.