2 Gang TV Aerial Socket - Strawberry

Strawberry is a warm red, and here it sits on a screwless plate with two coaxial sockets set side by side. The face is smooth, with no screw heads on show, so the colour reads as a solid block against the wall. Each socket accepts a standard coaxial connector for a television or aerial feed, and the fitting works on low voltage signal circuits rather than mains power, which is why the plate stays this slim.

We would use the two gang version wherever one position has to serve two feeds: a main set and a recorder in a living room, or a bedroom where a second lead runs off to another point. It is a useful thing behind a television, since both leads land in one tidy place rather than trailing to separate plates at either side. Anyone running television points into a room with coloured plates elsewhere will find it keeps the wall consistent, and the small square footprint suits narrow returns and alcoves where space is tight.

The plate is moulded in polycarbonate with the strawberry colour through the material, so scuffs do not show a pale core underneath. It measures 88mm square, in step with standard single plate positions. For cleaning, wipe the face with a barely damp cloth and dry it off; household sprays, cream cleaners and anything solvent based will dull the surface, so keep them away from it. It is for dry indoor positions only, on data and signal circuits. It carries a ten year warranty. Because there are no fixing screws breaking up the face, it looks best where the other plates at the same height are also screwless, and we would keep the whole run in one colour rather than mixing finishes along a wall. No lamp is involved here: this carries signal, not power.

What size is the plate?

It is 88mm square, with a 25mm depth behind, matching a standard single plate position.

What is the plate made from?

Moulded polycarbonate, with the strawberry colour running through the material rather than sitting on top as a paint layer.

Does it carry mains power?

No. It is a Class 3 low voltage fitting for coaxial television and aerial feeds, and for data circuits.

Can both sockets be used at once?

Yes, there are two independent coaxial sockets on the one plate, so two leads can be connected side by side.

How should I clean it?

A barely damp cloth, then dry off. Avoid household sprays, cream cleaners and solvents, as these will dull the finish.

Is there a warranty?

It carries a ten year warranty.