Description
Two jobs on one plate: a 45A double pole rocker that isolates the cooker circuit, and a 13A socket to the side for the kettle, the toaster or whatever else earns its place on the worktop. The screwless plate is the point of it, with no visible screws across the front, so what you see is the colour and the rocker. Strawberry is a warm, saturated red, and the rocker and socket insert are chrome, which keeps the switching clear against the surrounding finish.
A cooker control unit belongs in a kitchen and nowhere else, sitting within easy reach of the hob so the supply can be cut in one movement while leaving the socket free for everyday use. We like this one in kitchens where the joinery is quiet and the colour is doing the talking: pale cabinets, a wooden worktop, a note of red picked up in a tiled wall or a set of enamel pans. It suits anyone replacing a tired white unit who is unwilling to accept that the electrics have to be invisible.
The plate and rocker are moulded ABS with the insert in chrome, a practical pairing for a wall that catches steam and cooking splashes. Keep it clean with a barely damp cloth and dry it off afterwards; kitchen grease lifts without solvents or cream cleaners, both of which will dull the colour. It is intended for indoor rooms on an ordinary household supply, and it carries a ten year warranty. Because the plate reads as one flat piece of colour, it sits happily alongside plain switches elsewhere in the room rather than competing with them.
Specification
| Colour |
Strawberry |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.24KG |
| Length |
146mm |
| Width |
47mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
47mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Max. Current Output (A) |
45A |
| Protection Class |
Class 1 - Earth Connection Required |
| Input Voltage (V) |
220-250V~50/60Hz |
| Switch |
Yes - Rocker Switch |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 60669 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 47mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic power supply. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What does the 45A rocker do?
It switches the cooker circuit on and off. The switching is double pole, so both the live and neutral sides of that circuit are broken when the rocker is off.
Can I use the socket for anything, or is it only for the cooker?
The 13A socket is a normal household power point for small appliances, so a kettle, toaster or hand blender is exactly what it is there for.
What size is the plate?
The plate measures 146mm by 88mm across the face, and the unit weighs 0.24kg.
What is the plate made from?
Moulded ABS in the strawberry finish, with the rocker and socket insert in chrome.
How should I clean it above a hob?
A barely damp cloth, then a dry one. Avoid solvents, cream cleaners and abrasive pads, as these will take the shine off the coloured face.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.