Description
This is a double switched socket with charging built into the plate: 13A power on rocker switches, and two USB-C ports sharing a 45W output between them. The front is screwless, so the visible face is unbroken charcoal with no fixing heads across it. Sockets and rockers are finished in chrome, giving a little lift against the darker plate. Charcoal reads as a deep, soft grey that shifts towards near-black in low light, which is why it works so well next to dark paint.
We reach for this where a power point has to earn its keep: beside a bed, on a desk, along a kitchen worktop, or in a home office where phones, tablets and headphones all want charging at once. Because the charging sits on its own ports, the socket openings stay free for a lamp, a kettle or a laptop supply. The rockers let each side be switched off without anything being unplugged. It suits anyone tired of plug-in chargers hogging the surface, and it is intended for indoor rooms on a household supply.
The plate is moulded polycarbonate, a hard-wearing plastic that holds its colour and shrugs off the odd knock better than a painted finish. Cleaning is quick: switch the socket off at the rocker, wipe the face with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away; sprays, bleach and cream cleaners will dull the charcoal, so keep them clear of it. It carries a ten year warranty. We would put this behind a bedside table or on a run of worktop where a charger would otherwise live permanently in a socket, and the chrome inserts tie it to chrome taps, handles and lamp bases already in the room.
Specification
| Colour |
Charcoal |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.24KG |
| 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-C ports give?
The pair share a 45W output. One device on its own can draw the full amount, and when both ports are in use that power is divided between them.
What size is the plate?
It measures 146mm across and 85mm tall, with a 35mm depth figure, and the whole unit weighs around 0.24kg.
Are the sockets switched?
Yes, each 13A socket has its own rocker switch, so you can cut power to an appliance without pulling the plug.
What is the plate made from, and what are the finishes?
It is moulded polycarbonate in charcoal, with chrome socket surrounds and rocker inserts.
Can it go in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor rooms only, so keep it away from bathroom zones and any external position.
Is there a warranty?
It carries a ten year warranty from the manufacturer.