5A Unswitched Round Pin Socket - Brushed Chrome Flat Plate (White Insert)

The Knightsbridge 5A unswitched round pin socket provides a dedicated outlet for custom lighting circuits, lamps and low-current appliances behind a brushed chrome flat plate with a white insert. The round pin configuration conforms to BS 546 and prevents standard 13A plugs from being inserted, making it ideal for circuits where appliance isolation is needed.

Designed for residential lighting circuits, custom lamp installations and situations where a 5A-rated outlet is specified, the socket fits a standard 25mm minimum back box depth. The ultra-low 2.5mm profile sits almost flush with the wall surface, reducing projection in high-traffic areas or where furniture sits close to the socket. A built-in gasket behind the faceplate helps protect the back box from dust ingress in exposed locations.

The brushed chrome finish on premium-grade steel provides a durable surface that resists fingerprints and complements contemporary and transitional interiors. The white insert frames each aperture cleanly and contrasts with the chrome to define the socket outline. The unswitched design means the outlet is permanently live when the circuit is energised, with no rocker switch to interrupt supply.

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What is a 5A round pin socket used for?

5A round pin sockets are typically used on dedicated lighting circuits, table lamps, and low-current appliances. The round pin configuration prevents standard 13A appliances from being plugged in, making it useful where circuit separation is required. They conform to BS 546 and are common in custom lighting installations.

What back box depth is required?

A 25mm minimum back box depth is needed. The flat plate design has an ultra-low 2.5mm projection from the wall once fitted, making the total depth from wall surface to back of box approximately 27.5mm.

Is the socket always live or does it have a switch?

This is an unswitched socket, meaning it is permanently live when the circuit breaker is on. There is no rocker switch to interrupt supply. If switching is needed, it should be provided at the circuit breaker or via a separate wall switch.

What other finishes are available in this range?

Knightsbridge produces the Flat Plate range in multiple finishes including polished chrome, brushed chrome, polished brass, matt black and white. Use the search function or filters to find other variants in stock at Niori.