Description
Wired networks still beat wireless for the things that matter, and this is where a run finishes. Two ports sit behind a screwless warm grey plate, so the face reads as a plain rectangle with nothing on show across it. It suits Cat 5 and Cat 6 cabling, which covers the great majority of home and small office wiring. The grey is warm rather than cool, a soft putty tone that sits happily next to matching switches and sockets, and it is a good deal quieter on a pale wall than white gloss.
We would use this behind a desk in a study, where a router, a printer and a laptop dock all want a proper wired connection, or on a media wall to feed a television and a games console without leaning on the wireless signal. It is just as useful in a small office, a workshop with a fixed terminal, or a landing where a wired access point keeps the upstairs rooms covered. The plate carries data only, so a power point stays a separate fitting nearby. Indoor rooms, dry conditions and low voltage data circuits are its remit.
The plate is moulded in ABS, tough enough for a knock from a chair back and less prone to yellowing than cheaper plastics. For cleaning, take a soft cloth, barely damp, and work across the face rather than into the ports; no solvents, no scouring cream, and nothing wet near the contacts. It carries a ten year warranty. Warm grey pairs well with clay and greige paint where a bright white plate would jump out, and it looks settled beside brushed brass or aged nickel ironmongery. If you are running data around a whole floor, keeping every plate in the same warm grey tone is what makes the job look considered.
Specification
| Colour |
Warm Grey |
| 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 cable does it accept?
Both ports are made for Cat 5 and Cat 6 data cabling, so it suits standard home and small office network runs.
How big is the plate?
The plate measures 88mm square, with a depth of 35mm behind the face.
Does it carry mains power as well as data?
No. It is a low voltage data fitting only, so any power point you need alongside it is a separate item.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outside?
It is intended for indoor use in dry rooms, so a bathroom zone or an external position is not suitable.
How should I keep it looking clean?
Wipe the face with a soft, barely damp cloth and dry it straight away. Keep liquid and abrasives away from the port openings.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.