Description
A gloss piano black faceplate with no screws showing across the front, finished with two chrome rocker switches that pick up the light against the dark plastic. It is a switched double, each 13A socket controlled independently, so you can kill power to a lamp or a charger without pulling the plug. The plate spans 146mm, the standard width for a double, and the rockers sit in a line along one edge for an even, uncluttered face.
We would use it where the plate is part of the scheme rather than something to hide: a living room wall beside a media unit, a home office desk run, a bedside where a switch saves fumbling behind the headboard. Black works hard in kitchens with dark cabinetry or a smoked glass splashback, and it sits happily in period rooms painted in deep colours as well as pared back modern ones. It is a sensible choice where a pair of appliances share one position and you would rather leave both plugged in, a router and a lamp, say, or a kettle and a toaster.
The moulding is ABS, chosen for a gloss that stays deep, with the chrome picked out on the switches. Gloss black does show fingerprints and dust more readily than a matt finish, so keep a microfibre cloth to hand and wipe lightly; skip cream cleaners, kitchen sprays and anything with solvent in it, as they will haze the surface for good. Keep it to indoor rooms on a household supply. It carries a ten year warranty. If you are running black plates right through a room, this is the one we reach for at the busier positions, because the switching earns its keep where things stay plugged in.
Specification
| Colour |
Piano Black |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Core |
| Weight |
0.16KG |
| Length |
146mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Max. Current Output (A) |
13A |
| Protection Class |
Class 1 - Earth Connection Required |
| Input Voltage (V) |
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
Are both sockets switched?
Yes. Each socket has its own rocker switch, so you can isolate one appliance while the other keeps running.
What is the plate made of?
ABS, moulded and finished in piano black with chrome on the rocker switches.
How wide is the plate?
146mm across and 88mm high, with a plate projection of 25mm from the wall.
What current do the sockets take?
They are standard 13A British sockets, suitable for household appliances on a domestic supply.
How should I clean the gloss finish?
Wipe with a dry or barely damp microfibre cloth. Avoid cream cleaners, abrasives and solvent based sprays, which will dull the gloss permanently.
Is there a warranty?
It carries a ten year warranty.