Description
Dark green with a chrome insert, this is a switched double socket that takes on charging duties as well as mains power. Both sockets are rated 13A and each sits under its own rocker switch, so either side can be turned off on its own. Below them, the USB-C ports share 45W, enough to keep a laptop, a phone or a tablet topped up at sensible speed, and enough to free up a socket that would otherwise be lost to a charging brick.
We reach for one of these where a bedside table, a kitchen worktop or a desk has turned into a tangle of adaptors and trailing leads. It suits homes decorating darker: deep green panelling, olive cabinetry, clay and forest tones on the walls, where a white plate would sit forward of everything around it. The colour is deliberate rather than neutral, so it reads best when it picks up something else in the room, whether that is joinery, tiles or paint. Indoor rooms only, on an ordinary household supply.
The plate is moulded polycarbonate in dark green, with chrome around the socket apertures and the USB ports for a little contrast against the depth of the colour. The screwless front gives a clean face with no screw heads breaking it up. Cleaning asks very little: a soft cloth barely dampened with water, then dried off, with abrasive creams and solvents kept well away from the finish, since they will dull it. It carries a ten year warranty. We stock it in dark green with the chrome insert, and it is worth deciding early which switches will sit alongside it, since the plates are usually seen together.
Specification
| Colour |
Dark Green |
| 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 is the 45W divided between the two USB-C ports?
The 45W is shared, so a single device can draw the full amount, and two devices charging at once will split it between them.
Can I switch one side off and leave the other on?
Yes. Each 13A socket has its own rocker switch, so you can isolate one appliance without cutting power to the other.
What size is the front plate?
It measures 146mm wide by 85mm high, which is the usual double plate footprint.
What is the plate made from, and will the green fade?
It is moulded polycarbonate in dark green with chrome detailing. Keep cleaning products, polishes and solvents off it and the colour will hold its depth.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or an outbuilding?
No. It is rated for dry indoor rooms only, so kitchens, bedrooms, hallways and studies rather than bathrooms, garages or anywhere damp.
Is there a warranty?
It carries a ten year warranty from the manufacturer.