Description
Two data ports sit side by side behind one flat cover plate, with no visible fasteners on the face, so the front reads as a clean rectangle of brushed steel. The plate is made for Cat 5 and Cat 6 cabling, which covers the wiring found in most homes and small offices, and it gives a wired connection a proper fixed home rather than a lead trailing out of a router. The brushed grain takes the shine off the face, so fingerprints stay less obvious than on a polished finish.
We use plates like this wherever a cabled link still beats wireless: a desk in a study, a media wall behind the television, a games console, or an access point on a landing. One port can serve the main machine while the other feeds a switch or a second device, so a single position looks after a whole workstation. It suits a house that has been cabled through and now needs the ends tidied away, and it sits easily in a line with a socket, a television point or a light switch on the same wall.
Construction is a steel front with an ABS body behind it, a combination that keeps the visible surface hard wearing while the working parts stay light. It is a low voltage part for data circuits only, and belongs in dry rooms indoors rather than anywhere exposed to weather or splashing. Keep it looking right by wiping along the brushed grain with a dry cloth; cream cleaners, solvents and scouring pads will dull the finish quickly. It carries a ten year warranty. Brushed steel is a safe choice where a room already carries a mix of plate styles, since it settles between white plastic and darker metals.
Specification
| Colour |
Brushed Steel |
| Type of Finish |
Metallic |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
35mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
35mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Protection Class |
Class 3 - Low Voltage |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 60669 |
| Number of Gangs |
2 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 35mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Data circuits. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is the plate?
The faceplate is 88mm square, with a depth of 35mm behind the visible face.
Will it work with Cat 6 cable as well as Cat 5?
Yes. The socket is specified for both Cat 5 and Cat 6 data cabling, so it will handle the wiring used in most domestic and small office networks.
Can it be used for anything other than data?
No. It is a low voltage part intended for data circuits only, and should not be used on a mains circuit.
How should the brushed steel be cleaned?
Wipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth, following the direction of the brushed grain. Avoid cream cleaners, solvent sprays and abrasive pads, as these will mark the finish permanently.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or an outbuilding?
It is rated for indoor use only and should be kept to dry rooms, away from splashing, steam or weather.
How long is the warranty?
It carries a ten year warranty from the manufacturer.