Description
A double 13A socket with USB charging built in, presented on a soft warm grey plate with a screwless front and chrome inserts. Both sockets are switched, each with its own rocker, so a lamp or a kettle can be shut off at the plate rather than at the plug. Beside them sit two USB-A ports sharing 15W, which is enough for a phone and a tablet, or a pair of handsets left charging overnight. With no fixing screws on show, the front reads flat and unbroken.
We reach for sockets like this in the places where phones pile up: a bedside, a desk, the end of a kitchen worktop, a hallway table where keys and headsets land. The USB ports mean a charger no longer has to sit in one of the sockets, which matters most where power is tight and a kettle, a toaster and a laptop are all competing. The warm grey is a gentler choice than white, sitting comfortably against greige and stone paint colours, painted panelling and darker worktops, and the chrome picks up on taps and cupboard handles.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate, and the chrome inserts give the pins and ports a crisper edge against the grey. For cleaning, switch the power off, then take the dust off with a dry cloth; kitchen marks lift with a cloth wrung out in warm water, though solvents, wipes and cream cleaners will dull the surface and are best kept away. It is intended for dry indoor rooms on a household supply, and it carries a ten year warranty. We would happily run the same warm grey plates across a whole room, light switches too, so nothing on the wall shouts.
Specification
| Colour |
Warm Grey |
| 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 15W between them, so a single device draws the full amount and two devices split it. That is comfortable for phones, earbuds, e-readers and most tablets.
Are the sockets switched?
Yes. Each of the two 13A sockets has its own rocker switch on the plate, so appliances can be isolated without pulling the plug.
What are the plate dimensions?
The plate measures 146mm by 85mm, and it is designed for a 35mm back box depth.
What is the plate made of?
It is moulded polycarbonate in a warm grey finish, with chrome inserts around the pin apertures and USB ports.
Does it take USB-C leads?
No. Both ports are USB-A, so a USB-A to USB-C lead is needed for newer phones and tablets.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated IP20 and made for indoor use only, on a domestic supply, in dry rooms.