Description
A double 13A socket on a screwless plate, with no screw heads on the front face, so it reads as a clean rectangle against the wall. The finish is platinum silver, a soft grey-toned metallic that sits quieter than polished chrome, lifted by a chrome inner section around the switched apertures. Each half has its own rocker switch, giving a positive click and a clear on or off position, so one appliance can be isolated while the other stays live. The long plate format leaves a useful gap between the pin holes, which helps when bulky plugs meet.
We would put this where a power point works hard all day: beside a bed, along a kitchen worktop, or at a desk where a monitor and a charger share the same position. Platinum silver is the finish we reach for when a room has brushed or satin metal handles and taps, since it sits alongside them without demanding an exact match, and it settles into pale grey, stone and greige walls more discreetly than a white moulded plate. It suits a refit where the switches and sockets are changed as a set.
The plate and its inner section are moulded polycarbonate, a hard-wearing plastic that holds its colour and shrugs off the small knocks a socket takes from plugs and vacuum cleaners. It is meant for dry rooms inside the house, on an ordinary household supply. To clean, take a dry microfibre cloth to the face and edges; if something sticky has landed, damp the cloth rather than the plate and keep moisture away from the pin holes and the switch surround. It carries a ten year warranty. Screwless plates look best used consistently, so we would carry the same silver through the switches on that wall.
Specification
| Colour |
Platinum Silver |
| 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 |
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 plate?
It measures 146mm long by 88mm high, with a 25mm depth, so it is a long double rather than a squarer format.
Are both halves switched?
Yes. Each of the two sockets has its own rocker switch, so one can be turned off independently of the other.
What is the chrome part of the fitting?
The plate is platinum silver and the inner section around the switched apertures is chrome, which gives a little contrast without changing the overall silver tone.
Can I use metal polish on the platinum silver face?
No. The plate is polycarbonate rather than metal, so polishes and abrasive creams will dull it. A dry microfibre cloth is all it needs, with a barely damp cloth for marks.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or an outbuilding?
It is rated IP20 and made for indoor use only, on a domestic power supply, so it belongs in dry rooms rather than wet or unheated spaces.
Does it come with a warranty?
It carries a ten year warranty from the manufacturer.