Description
Navy blue on a wall plate is unusual, and it is largely why this one gets picked. The plate is screwless, so the front face reads as flat and unbroken with the fixings hidden away behind it. Two switched 13A sockets sit side by side in a long horizontal plate, each with its own rocker, so an appliance can be turned off at the wall without pulling the plug out. Chrome inserts frame the pin apertures and echo the switch detail, which stops the deep colour looking heavy.
We reach for this where a wall is already painted in a strong shade and a white plate would jump straight out at you: an inky kitchen, a study with dark panelling, a bedroom in deeper tones. It suits a desk run, a bedside position, or a stretch of worktop where a kettle and a toaster both need feeding. At 146mm across the plate it covers the same wall opening as a standard double, so it slots into a room where other plates are being changed at the same time. Indoors only, and on a household supply.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate, which carries its colour through the body rather than wearing it as a film on top, so a knock at the edge does not show pale underneath. Chrome inserts give the only metal note on the face. A dry cloth is enough for fingerprints around the rockers, and we would keep kitchen sprays, polish and anything solvent based well away from it, as they can leave the colour patchy. It carries a ten year warranty. If you are mixing metals in a room, the chrome detail ties back to chrome or nickel handles and taps, while the navy sits happily against warm brass as well.
Specification
| Colour |
Navy Blue |
| 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
Is each socket switched separately?
Yes. Each of the two sockets has its own rocker switch, so you can isolate one appliance while the other stays live.
What are the plate dimensions?
The plate measures 146mm long by 88mm high, with a projection of 25mm from the wall face.
What current rating do the sockets take?
They are standard 13A British sockets, suitable for normal domestic appliances and plugs.
What is the plate made from?
It is moulded polycarbonate in navy blue, with chrome inserts around the pin apertures and the switch detail.
How should I clean it without spoiling the colour?
A dry or barely damp cloth is all it needs. Avoid abrasive creams, kitchen degreasers and solvent based cleaners, which can mark polycarbonate.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outbuilding?
No. It is rated for dry indoor rooms only, so kitchens, bedrooms, studies and living rooms rather than wet or exposed locations.