Description
Strawberry is a soft, warm red, and here it arrives on a screwless plate with a chrome insert framing the apertures. Two switched 13A sockets sit side by side, each with its own rocker, and a pair of USB-A charging ports is set between them, drawing on a shared output. Because the cover clips over its frame, no fixing screws interrupt the face and the colour reads as an unbroken panel.
This is the socket we suggest for a bedside table, a desk or the end of a kitchen worktop, anywhere a phone, a speaker or a tablet is charged daily. The USB ports take the leads directly, so both sockets stay free for a lamp, a kettle or a laptop supply. The rockers let you cut power to each side without pulling plugs, which is useful behind a television or under a run of wall units. It suits a hallway console too, where the only point has to serve everything. It is intended for dry rooms indoors, running on an ordinary domestic supply, and it requires an earth connection.
The plate and cover are moulded polycarbonate in the Strawberry finish, with the chrome insert giving a little contrast where plugs and leads meet the face. Keep it looking right by wiping the plate with a barely damp cloth and drying it at once; sprays and cream cleaners will dull a coloured finish, and nothing wet should go near the ports. It carries a ten year warranty. In a room where the walls are pale and the joinery plain, a coloured plate does more work than a metal one, and we would keep the rest of the switches on that wall in the same screwless style.
Specification
| Colour |
Strawberry |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| 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
How much charging power do the USB ports give?
The two USB-A ports share a 15W output between them, so charging is a little slower when both are in use than when only one lead is plugged in.
What size is the plate?
It measures 146mm wide by 85mm tall, and the plate sits on a 35mm back box depth.
Are the sockets switched?
Yes. Each of the two 13A sockets has its own rocker switch, so you can turn either side off without unplugging anything.
What is the plate made from, and how do I clean it?
It is moulded polycarbonate with a chrome insert. Use a soft cloth, only just damp, and dry straight away; solvents, polishes and cream cleaners can mark the coloured surface.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated IP20, which makes it suitable for dry indoor rooms only.
Does it need an earth connection?
Yes, it is a Class 1 fitting and an earth connection is required.