Description
Piano black is a deep gloss, and on a screwless plate with no visible fixings the front stays unbroken from edge to edge. Chrome inserts frame the rockers, so the switching reads clearly against the dark face. It is a double switched socket rated at 13A, with two USB-C ports set beneath. Those ports share up to 45W between them, which is enough for a phone and a tablet at once, or a laptop pulling hard on its own. We stock it as the sensible answer where a charger would otherwise sit permanently in one half of a socket.
We reach for this one at bedsides, on kitchen worktops, and at desks in home offices, all places where cables gather and a plug-in charger gets knocked about. It suits anyone who has run out of places to put a phone lead, and it earns its keep in a spare room where guests arrive with a different cable each time. The rocker switching means each half can be turned off at the wall without unplugging. Being for indoor rooms and an ordinary household supply, it belongs in living spaces rather than anywhere damp or exposed.
The plate and its inserts are moulded in polycarbonate, chosen for a gloss that holds its shade rather than yellowing behind a lamp or a window. Gloss shows fingerprints, so wipe the face now and then with a soft cloth barely damp with warm water, then dry it straight away; cream cleaners and kitchen sprays will dull the shine and should be kept clear of it. It carries a ten year warranty. Against pale plaster or a dark painted wall it does much the same job as a good black switch, holding a line of accessories together, and we would keep the rest of the plates in a room to the same gloss so nothing looks borrowed from elsewhere.
Specification
| Colour |
Piano Black |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Core |
| 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
Do the two USB-C ports each give 45W?
No, the 45W is shared across both ports. One device on its own can draw the full amount; with two connected, the power is divided between them.
Are the sockets switched?
Yes, each is controlled by its own rocker switch, so you can isolate an appliance at the wall without pulling the plug out.
How big is the plate?
It measures 146mm wide by 85mm tall, with a projection of 35mm.
Will the gloss black scratch easily?
It is a hard moulded finish, but like any gloss it marks if scrubbed. Use a soft cloth and water only, never an abrasive pad or a cream cleaner.
Can it charge a laptop?
Many USB-C laptops will charge from it, drawing up to the shared 45W. Larger machines that ask for more will still charge, though more slowly.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is made for dry indoor rooms only, so keep it to bedrooms, kitchens, offices and living spaces.