Description
A satellite feed deserves its own tidy connection point, and that is all this does: one F-type screw connector on a flat plate with no fixing screws showing on the face. The finish is ice white, a cool clean white rather than a cream, and the moulded face is 88mm square, so it keeps company with the other white plates on the same wall. The connector sits centrally, which keeps the look plain and stops a coaxial lead from pulling across the plate at an angle.
We reach for this one in living rooms, bedrooms and home offices where a dish feed comes in and needs somewhere proper to land before it runs on to a receiver or a satellite tuner. It works on low voltage data circuits rather than mains, so it is a signal connection and not a power point, and it is best planned along with your television and aerial arrangement. Indoor rooms only: a snug, a hallway or a bedroom wall suits it, while an unheated outbuilding or anywhere prone to damp does not.
The plate is moulded polycarbonate, which gives a smooth even face and a crisp edge to the screwless design. For cleaning, a dry cloth handles dust, and a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water shifts fingerprints from around the connector; solvents and cream cleaners should be kept well away, as they dull the white. It carries a ten year warranty. We stock it in ice white, which is the easiest tone to match to plates already on the wall, and the plain square face lets it sit beside a television point without drawing the eye. It is a small part, but a neat one, and neatness is what shows on a media wall.
Specification
| Colour |
Ice White |
| Type of Finish |
Core |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| 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. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Data circuits. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What kind of connector does it use?
A single F-type screw connector, the standard fitting for satellite coaxial cable, so a lead with an F-type plug screws directly onto it.
How big is the plate?
The face is 88mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm behind the plate.
Is this the same as an aerial socket?
No. This is a satellite socket with an F-type connection, intended for a dish feed. A terrestrial aerial socket uses a different coaxial connector.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated IP20 and made for indoor use only, in dry rooms away from splashes and condensation.
What is the plate made from, and will it mark?
It is moulded polycarbonate in ice white. It wipes clean easily, but avoid abrasive creams and solvents, which take the sheen off the surface.
Does it carry a warranty?
Yes, a ten year warranty from the manufacturer.