Description
Sky blue on a plate is a proper colour rather than a tint, and here it works against a chrome insert that keeps the socket mouth and the rocker easy to pick out. The plate is screwless, so the front is one clean face with no screw heads breaking up the blue. Alongside the switched 13A socket sit two USB-A charging ports, and a neon indicator in the insert tells you at a glance whether the switch is live.
We reach for one of these wherever a phone charger has quietly taken over a socket: a bedside table, the end of a kitchen worktop where recipes are read off a screen, a desk in a home office, a teenager's room. Charging cables go straight into the plate, which leaves the socket itself free for a lamp, a radio or the kettle. It suits people who would rather not hide the electrics away, and the blue reads well on a white or pale grey wall, or picked out against a darker painted alcove.
The plate and rocker are moulded polycarbonate, with the chrome insert sitting behind them. Wiping it over now and then with a slightly damp cloth is enough; keep kitchen sprays, polish and solvents away from the moulding, as they can dull the colour. Keep it to dry indoor rooms served by a household supply, well away from splashes. It carries a ten year warranty. We would let one of these be the only piece of colour on an otherwise plain wall, and leave the rest of the plates white.
Specification
| Colour |
Sky Blue |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| 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 power do the USB ports give?
The two USB-A ports share a 10W supply between them, which is comfortable for a phone, earbuds or a smart speaker. Charging two devices at once will be slower than charging one on its own.
Can I switch the socket off without pulling the plug out?
Yes. It has a rocker switch with a neon indicator, so you can isolate whatever is plugged in and see at a glance whether it is on.
What size is the plate?
The front plate measures 88mm by 88mm, so it sits within the footprint of a standard single plate.
What is the plate made from?
Moulded polycarbonate in sky blue, with a chrome insert. There are no visible fixing screws on the face.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor rooms only, so a bedroom, living room, hallway or kitchen wall away from the sink.
How should I clean it?
A soft cloth, barely damp, and then dry it off. Avoid abrasive creams, bleach and solvent cleaners, which can mark the blue moulding and the chrome.