Description
Orange is not a colour you often see on a power point, and that is exactly why this one earns its keep. It is a single switched socket on a screwless flat plate, finished in a solid orange with chrome detail, and the plate measures 88mm square, keeping to the same footprint as a standard single. The rocker sits beside the pin apertures, so the socket can be switched off without pulling the plug out. We like the plainness of it: no visible screw heads on the face, just the colour and the switch.
We stock it for the jobs where a socket needs finding quickly or telling apart from its neighbours. Workshops, garages, plant rooms and home studios all gain from a colour-coded 13A point: one obvious orange plate marks the circuit feeding the bench, the amp or the kit you would rather nobody unplugged. It reads well in a playroom or a boldly painted utility too, where white would look apologetic. Made for dry indoor rooms on a household supply, it is not for damp or exposed positions.
The plate is moulded polycarbonate rather than metal, so the colour sits in a hard-wearing surface instead of a paint film that could chip, and the chrome insert gives a cool line of contrast against it. For upkeep, dust it with a dry cloth and lift fingermarks with a barely damp one, nothing abrasive and no solvents, then let it dry before anything is plugged back in. It carries a ten year warranty. Bright plates like this work best used deliberately and sparingly, and it is one we reach for when a socket should be seen rather than hidden.
Specification
| Colour |
Orange |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.10KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| 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. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic power supply. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is the plate?
It is 88mm by 88mm, the usual footprint for a single plate, with a plate projection of 25mm.
Is the socket switched?
Yes, it has a rocker switch, so power to the pins can be turned off at the plate without unplugging anything.
What is the plate made from?
Moulded polycarbonate in orange, with a chrome insert around the switch and pin area.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms only.
How should I clean it?
A dry cloth for dust, then a barely damp cloth for marks. Avoid scouring pads, cream cleaners and anything solvent-based, as these can dull the moulded finish.
Does it need an earth connection?
Yes, it is a Class 1 product and requires an earth connection.