2 Gang Double 13A USB-A Socket 10W - Orange

Orange plates tend to be specified for a reason, and here power and charging sit on the same face. It is a double 13A socket with rocker switches and a neon indicator beside each, along with four USB-A ports for phones, tablets and speakers, with output shared per side. The plate front is screwless, so it reads as a clean sheet of colour, while the rockers and USB surrounds are finished in chrome to lift the orange rather than fight it. The ports take the standard A-type cable most homes already have in a drawer.

We would reach for this where a socket has to be found fast or read as part of a colour-coded scheme: workshops, studios, garages, plant rooms, a hobby bench, a teenager's desk. It also suits anyone tired of a charging brick swallowing half a double socket, because both plug positions stay free while a phone tops up overnight. Switching on each side lets you kill power without pulling plugs, and the neon tells you where things stand. Meant for indoor use on a household supply, it is happiest in dry rooms.

The plate and its inserts are moulded in polycarbonate, which shrugs off knocks in a busy room better than a painted metal front and holds its colour under strong light. Wipe the face with a dry or barely damp cloth when it needs it, and keep solvents and cream cleaners away, since both will dull the orange and cloud the chrome. It carries a ten year warranty. We would keep the accessories around it quiet, in white or chrome, so the orange stays the single bright note on the wall.

How much charging power do the USB ports give?

There are four USB-A ports in total, with 10W shared between the pair on each side. Charging one device per side gives it the full share; two devices on the same side split it.

Can I use the sockets and the USB ports at the same time?

Yes. The USB ports are built into the plate rather than taking up a plug position, so both 13A sockets stay available while devices charge.

What size is the plate?

It measures 146mm wide by 88mm tall, and the unit weighs around 0.21kg.

Are the sockets switched?

Yes, each side has its own rocker switch with a neon indicator, so you can see which half is live.

What is the plate made from, and how should I clean it?

It is moulded polycarbonate with chrome-finished inserts. A dry or slightly damp cloth is all it needs; avoid solvents, bleach and cream cleaners, which will mark both the orange and the chrome.

Is it suitable for a garage or a bathroom?

It is rated IP20 for indoor use only on a domestic supply, so a dry garage or workshop is fine, but it is not intended for bathrooms or anywhere exposed to damp.