Description
Wired networking is worth doing properly, and this is the neat way to finish it. The plate carries two data ports on a compact face, finished in a soft strawberry that reads as a colour choice rather than a piece of kit. Screwless construction means the outer frame clips over its base, so the front stays clean and unbroken with nothing on show but the ports. Cat 5 and Cat 6 cable are both catered for, which covers home networks running now and the tidier ones put in a few years back.
Having both ports on a single plate suits the spots where a single connection is never quite enough: a desk with a computer and a printer, a study the whole household uses, or a media wall where a television and a games console would each rather have a cable than wi-fi. We reach for this one in home offices and behind televisions, where steady throughput matters more than convenience. It is a small change that pays back every day. It is intended for indoor rooms and for data circuits, so network leads are all that ever go into it.
The plate and its frame are moulded in ABS, a hard plastic that holds its colour and does not mark easily under a hand. Wipe it with a cloth barely damp with soapy water and dry it off; solvent cleaners and cream scourers will dull the surface and are best kept away from it. It carries a ten year warranty. The strawberry finish sits happily against white paint, pale timber and warmer greys, and we are glad to help match it to the other plates in the room.
Specification
| Colour |
Strawberry |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| 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?
It measures 88mm by 88mm on the face, with a back box depth of 35mm.
Will it work with Cat 6 cable?
Yes. Both ports are made for Cat 5 and Cat 6 data cable, so it works with older and current network kit.
What is it made from?
The plate and frame are moulded ABS in a strawberry finish, weighing 0.065kg.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated IP20 and is for dry indoor rooms only.
Does it carry mains power?
No. It is a Class 3 low voltage fitting for data circuits, so only network leads connect to it.
How should I clean it?
A cloth lightly dampened with soapy water, then dried off. Keep solvents and abrasive creams away from the finish.