Description
This is a single coaxial connection point for an aerial lead, set behind a flat screwless plate in cool grey. The plate measures 88mm square and sits close to the wall, with no screw heads on show to interrupt the face. The moulding is an even grey with a low sheen rather than a gloss, and the edges are kept square and plain. The connector serves a low voltage aerial circuit, so it carries signal rather than mains power. We like it in rooms where a bright white plate would look stark against grey or muted decoration.
Living rooms are the obvious home for it: a tidy television point behind the screen for the aerial feed, rather than a lead trailing across the floor from somewhere less convenient. It suits bedrooms, studies and guest rooms too, where a set may be used only now and then but the connection still wants to be in place. It is meant for indoor rooms only, and for aerial and data circuits rather than anything carrying power. We would put it in alongside grey plates elsewhere on the same wall, so sockets, switches and this socket all read as one set.
The plate and its surround are moulded in polycarbonate, a tough plastic that keeps its colour well and shrugs off the knocks a busy room hands out. Cleaning asks very little: a dry cloth over the face for dust, a barely damp one for finger marks, and nothing in the way of polish or solvent cleaner, which can leave the grey looking patchy. It carries a ten year warranty. Cool grey is easy company for painted plaster, papered walls and wood panelling alike, which is why we keep reaching for it.
Specification
| Colour |
Cool Grey |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| 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 does this socket connect?
It takes a coaxial aerial lead, giving you a fixed television point on the wall. It works on low voltage aerial and data circuits and carries signal, not mains power.
How big is the plate?
The plate is 88mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm behind it.
What is it made of?
The plate and surround are moulded in polycarbonate in a cool grey finish, with a low sheen rather than a gloss.
How should I clean it?
Wipe the face with a dry cloth for dust and a barely damp cloth for finger marks. Keep polish, spray cleaners and solvents away, as they can mark the moulded surface.
Can it go in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms such as living rooms, bedrooms and studies.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.