Description
Two coaxial sockets share a single copper plate, and the screwless face keeps the metal clean apart from the connectors themselves. It measures 88mm square, the familiar footprint for a plate of this kind, and the copper carries a warm pinkish cast that sits more gently in a room than chrome or nickel.
We would choose this where a single aerial feed is not enough: a television and a recorder side by side, or a set on the wall with another point held in reserve for whatever comes next. It is a common pick for a media wall, where one point tends to run out quickly. It works well in living rooms, snugs, bedrooms and home offices, and it makes particular sense when the switches and sockets around it are already copper. The connections are low voltage, intended for aerial and data circuits rather than mains, and the whole thing is meant for dry indoor rooms; a landing or a study is fine, a bathroom or an outbuilding is not.
The plate is moulded from polycarbonate and finished in copper, which keeps the weight down and gives an even colour right across the face. Wipe it now and then with a soft dry cloth; if fingerprints build up, a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one will lift them, while abrasive creams and metal polishes should stay in the cupboard, as they dull plated finishes quickly. It carries a ten year warranty. Copper is a finish that rewards repetition, so we would run it through a room rather than use it once: matching switches, power points and data sockets along the same wall give much the tidiest result, and the screwless style keeps that run looking flat and quiet.
Specification
| Colour |
Copper |
| Type of Finish |
Metallic |
| 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 by 88mm, with a back box depth of 25mm.
What does 2 gang mean here?
There are two separate coaxial sockets on the one plate, so you can take a feed to two devices, such as a television and a recorder.
What is the plate made from?
Moulded polycarbonate with a copper finish, which is why it weighs only around 0.075kg.
How should I clean the copper finish?
A soft dry cloth for everyday dust, and a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one for marks. Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents and metal polishes.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated for indoor use only and should be kept to dry rooms.
Is there a warranty?
It carries a ten year warranty.