Description
A satellite receiver with twin tuners needs a feed for each, and this plate answers with two F-type screw connectors on one light grey face. The front is screwless, so no screw heads interrupt the surface, and the moulding sits at 88mm square, the usual size for a single plate. The grey is soft and slightly warm rather than brilliant white, which stops it glaring out of a wall in low light.
Behind a television is the obvious home for it, whether the set is on a stand or hung above a media unit, and it earns its keep wherever a receiver is recording one channel while another plays. It also makes sense in a study or a bedroom where a second feed has been run in. We reach for a plate like this when a customer wants the television, satellite and data connections on a wall to look like one considered set rather than a row of odds and ends. It is for dry rooms indoors and carries low voltage signal only, not mains.
The body is moulded polycarbonate, chosen because it takes a consistent colour and shrugs off the odd knock from a plug lead or a vacuum head. Keep it clean with a dry cloth or, for finger marks, a barely damp one and a wipe over afterwards, leaving kitchen sprays and solvents well away from the plastic since they can dull the finish. It carries a ten year warranty. Light grey is an easy companion to painted plaster, pale timber and stone, and it reads as a quieter choice than white on a wall that already has a screen and speakers competing for attention. Coaxial leads and any fly leads for the receiver are supplied separately.
Specification
| Colour |
Light Grey |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| 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. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Data circuits. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is the plate?
It is 88mm high by 88mm wide, the standard single plate footprint, with a plate and back box depth of 25mm.
What sort of connector does it use?
Two F-type screw connectors, which is the standard terminal for satellite coaxial leads.
Why would I want two connections rather than one?
A receiver with twin tuners takes two separate feeds, letting it record one channel while you watch another. Two connections also suit two pieces of equipment on the same wall.
Can it be used outdoors or in a shower room?
No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms only.
What is the plate made from?
Moulded polycarbonate in a light grey finish, weighing around 70g.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.