Description
Champagne gold has a warmer, softer cast than polished brass, and on a screwless plate it reads as a clean rectangle with no visible fixings to break up the face. This is a switched double socket rated 13A, with rocker switches and chrome inserts that bring a cooler note in against the gold. Below the sockets sit USB-A charging ports, sharing 15W between them, so a phone and a set of earbuds can take their charge from the plate itself rather than from an adaptor occupying one of the pin ways.
We reach for a socket like this wherever a power point is asked to do two jobs at once: beside a bed, on a kitchen worktop where a tablet props up a recipe, at a desk, or on the wall behind a hall table where phones get dropped overnight. The rockers let each side be switched off independently, which is useful when something is left plugged in and you would rather it were not drawing power. Because the charging is built in, the pin ways stay free for a lamp, a kettle or a laptop supply.
The plate and rockers are moulded polycarbonate in a champagne gold finish, so the colour runs through the moulding rather than sitting on top of it as a plating that can wear thin at the edges. Keep it looking right with a dry cloth, or a barely damp one for marks around the ports; cream cleaners and solvent sprays will dull the finish, so leave those for elsewhere. It is intended for rooms inside the house, running on an ordinary domestic supply, and it carries a ten year warranty. Champagne gold sits comfortably with warm brushed ironmongery, oak and painted joinery, and the chrome inserts stop the whole plate reading as one flat block of metal.
Specification
| Colour |
Champagne Gold |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Core |
| Weight |
0.21KG |
| Length |
146mm |
| Width |
35mm |
| Height |
85mm |
| 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 |
2 |
| 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
What is the total USB output?
The two USB-A ports share 15W between them. Charging a single device gives it the full share; with two connected, the output is divided.
How big is the plate?
It measures 146mm across and 85mm high, on a screwless plate 35mm deep front to back.
Are the sockets switched?
Yes. Each side has its own rocker switch, so either half can be isolated while the other stays live.
Does it take USB-C cables?
No, both ports are USB-A. A USB-A to USB-C lead will charge a USB-C device from it.
What are the plate and rockers made from?
Polycarbonate, finished in champagne gold, with chrome inserts. The gold runs through the moulding rather than being applied as a surface plating.
How should I clean it?
A dry cloth for dust, or one slightly dampened with water for fingerprints near the ports. Avoid cream cleaners, abrasives and solvent sprays, which will take the shine off the finish.