Description
Plum is an unusual colour for a power point, and here it runs across a flat screwless plate with a chrome insert framing the pin apertures. It is a switched double socket rated at 13A, with four USB-A charging ports set into the plate, sharing 10W per side. Each side has its own rocker switch and a neon indicator, so what is live is obvious from across a dark room.
We would fit this where a table or a worktop has run short of space and the adaptors have started to stack up: a bedside, a desk end, a kitchen return, a hallway console. Phones, tablets and headphones charge straight from the plate, which leaves the pin ways free for a lamp and a laptop. If you have been running a multi-way lead purely to charge things overnight, this takes its place. It suits anyone decorating with colour rather than around it, and it is a sound choice for a child's or teenager's room, where chargers go missing and a fixed one is welcome. We would keep it to dry indoor rooms, wired to ordinary household power.
The plate and insert are moulded polycarbonate, so the colour runs through the material rather than sitting on the surface as a coat, and the screwless front clips on to leave an unbroken face with no fixings on show. Cleaning: a dry cloth over the plate, and keep sprays and damp cloths well away from the ports and the switch rockers. It carries a ten year warranty. Plum is bold, so we would either let it stand alone on a plain wall or pair it with chrome switches and plates already in the room to tie the metal together.
Specification
| Colour |
Plum |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.21KG |
| Length |
146mm |
| Width |
47mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
47mm |
| 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 |
2 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 47mm 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?
There are four USB-A ports, and each pair shares 10W, so two devices on the same side draw from the same supply. Charging two phones on opposite sides is quicker than charging both from one side.
What size back box does it need?
The plate measures 146mm by 88mm and calls for a back box depth of 47mm.
Are the sockets individually switched?
Yes. Each of the two sockets has its own rocker switch, with a neon indicator to show when it is on.
What is the plate made from and how do I keep it clean?
It is moulded polycarbonate in plum with a chrome insert. Wipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth only, and avoid solvents, cream cleaners and anything abrasive, which can dull the surface.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms on a domestic power supply.
Does the chrome part come in another colour?
The chrome is the insert behind the apertures on this plum plate rather than a separate option.