Description
A telephone connection and a Cat 5 Ethernet data socket share a single plate, held behind a screwless cover in dark brown. The plate is 88mm square, with the apertures set side by side so a phone lead and a network patch lead can land in the same place rather than on separate plates. The moulding is a deep, warm brown with a low sheen, closer to bitter chocolate than black, and the clip-on front leaves no fixing heads on show.
We would fit this at a desk in a home office or study, where a computer wants a wired connection and the landline needs somewhere to terminate. It suits the corner of a living room where the router sits, a hallway table, or a bedroom used part time for work. Dark brown plates earn their place in rooms with oak or walnut furniture, panelled walls or warmer paint colours, where white plastic tends to jump out. Note that this handles low voltage data circuits only: it is a communications plate, not a power point, and it belongs in dry indoor rooms well away from splashes.
The body is moulded ABS, which takes colour right through and holds its tone rather than yellowing where it sits behind the sofa year after year. Keep it clean with a dry cloth for dust and a barely damp one for marks, and keep polish, kitchen sprays and anything abrasive off the face, as they can dull the sheen. It carries a ten year warranty. If you are running the dark brown look through a room, keep the data plate to the same flat profile as the switching around it, so the connection point reads as part of the scheme rather than an afterthought.
Specification
| Colour |
Dark Brown |
| 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 connections does this plate give me?
One telephone connection and one Cat 5 Ethernet data socket, side by side on a single 2 gang plate.
How big is the plate?
It is 88mm square, so it matches the footprint of a standard twin plate.
Can I plug an appliance or lamp into it?
No. It is a low voltage Class 3 communications plate for data and telephone circuits only, with no mains power at the front.
Is it suitable for a bathroom, garage or outdoor use?
It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms only, so keep it away from wet areas and exposed positions.
What is the plate made from, and how should I clean it?
ABS moulding in dark brown. Dust it with a dry cloth and lift marks with a barely damp one, avoiding solvents, polishes and abrasive pads.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, ten years.