Description
This is a flat, screwless front plate in a soft light grey, with chrome inserts framing the rockers and the pin apertures. Both sides are switched with a rocker, so a plug can stay in place while the power is off at the plate, handy for anything you would rather not pull out each time. The 13A rating covers the usual run of household plugs, from kettles and toasters to televisions and chargers. We like the screwless finish where a plate sits in plain view rather than tucked away behind furniture.
Light grey settles quietly against pale paint and most timber, which makes it an easy choice in kitchens, home offices, bedrooms and sitting rooms where a bright white plate would jump forward. We would fit it in rooms decorated in warm greys and putty shades, and in hallways and utility corners where plates take knocks and a soft neutral hides scuffs better than gloss white. It is one we suggest when a socket sits at worktop height and gets looked at every day. It belongs in dry indoor rooms on an ordinary household supply, so keep it clear of damp corners and unheated outbuildings.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate, light in the hand, with colour through the body rather than a surface coat that can chip at an edge. For cleaning, a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one is plenty; skip solvents and cream cleaners, which dull the grey and can cloud the chrome. It carries a ten year warranty. Where several plates sit along the same wall, we would keep to one plate style and one finish throughout, since a run of matching screwless plates reads far calmer than a mix.
Specification
| Colour |
Light Grey |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.16KG |
| Length |
146mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| 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. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic power supply. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How big is the front plate?
It measures 146mm across by 88mm high, so it takes up no more room than a standard double plate.
Are both sides switched?
Yes. Each side has its own rocker switch, so you can cut power to one plug without disturbing the other.
What is it made from?
The plate is moulded polycarbonate in light grey, with chrome inserts. It weighs 0.16kg.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?
No. With an IP20 rating it is for dry indoor rooms only, on a domestic power supply.
What current does it take?
It is rated 13A, which suits everyday household plugs and appliances.
Is there a warranty?
It carries a ten year warranty.