Description
A single switched 13A socket with two USB-A ports set into the plate, so a phone, a speaker or a tablet can charge without a plug adaptor sitting in the socket itself. The front is a screwless plate: brushed steel, clipping over a concealed frame so no fixing heads break up the face. A chrome insert sits behind it, and a neon window lights to show when the rocker switch is live. Charging output of 10W is shared across both ports, which suits a phone and a set of earbuds at the same time.
We would fit one bedside, where a lamp and a charger otherwise compete for the same point, and on a kitchen worktop for a tablet propped up with a recipe on it. It earns its place on a desk too, keeping plug-in chargers off the floor. The switch means you can cut the power to whatever is plugged in without pulling the plug, useful in a child's room or beside a bed. It is for indoor rooms on a household mains supply, and we would keep it out of bathrooms and anywhere it might be splashed.
The plate is steel with a brushed grain running across it, and the moulded parts behind are polycarbonate. Fingerprints wipe off the brushed finish easily and a dry cloth is all it wants; if something sticky lands on it, a barely damp cloth and then a dry one, keeping moisture away from the pin apertures and the USB openings. Avoid metal polish and kitchen sprays, which dull the grain. It carries a ten year warranty. Brushed steel keeps company well with stainless appliances and grey or black kitchen fronts, and we would run the same plate style across the switches in the room for a consistent look.
Specification
| Colour |
Brushed Steel |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Metallic |
| Weight |
0.10KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
35mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
35mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Max. Current Output |
13A |
| Protection Class |
Class 1 - Earth Connection Required |
| Input Voltage |
220-250V~50/60Hz |
| Switch |
Yes - Rocker Switch |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 1363 |
| Number of Gangs |
1 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 35mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic power supply. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How much charging power do the USB ports give?
The two ports share a 10W output, so one device on its own gets the full amount and two devices split it. Both are USB-A, so you need a lead with a USB-A end at the charger side.
How big is the plate?
It is 88mm square and weighs around 0.105kg.
What is the neon for?
It is a small indicator window in the plate that glows while the socket is switched on, so you can see at a glance whether power is reaching the plug or the USB ports.
Can it go in a bathroom or an outbuilding?
No. It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor rooms on a domestic supply. Bathrooms, utility splash zones and anywhere exposed to weather need a different type of fitting.
What is the finish and can I clean it with polish?
Brushed steel with a chrome insert. Use a dry cloth, or a barely damp one for marks, and keep metal polish, cream cleaners and kitchen degreasers off it, as they take the sheen out of the brushed grain.