Description
A blank double plate does one job and does it quietly: it closes off an opening in the wall where a socket or switch is no longer wanted. This one is finished in pink, a solid colour right across the face, and the screwless style means the front presents as an unbroken panel with no screw heads to interrupt it. It takes the same two gang footprint as a standard double socket, so it sits in line with the rest of the plates in a room rather than looking like a patch.
We reach for these when a room is being reworked and a redundant position needs to look deliberate rather than forgotten. Behind a fitted wardrobe, above a worktop where the sockets have moved, in a hallway where an old telephone point has gone: a blank plate leaves a tidy face. The pink suits people who treat switch plates as part of the decoration rather than something to hide, and it holds its own in a child's bedroom, a studio, a salon or a kitchen with painted cabinetry. Indoor rooms only, and we would keep it clear of splashes and steam.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate, a tough plastic that keeps colour well and does not need any polishing to look right. Dust with a dry cloth; if it picks up marks, a barely damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid will lift them, and we would avoid solvents or cream cleaners, which can leave a haze on the surface. It carries a ten year warranty. If you are running a bold colour through a room, matching plates across sockets, switches and blanks keeps the scheme reading as one decision, and pink sits particularly happily against off-white, grey or deep green walls.
Specification
| Colour |
Pink |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
146mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 60669 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is the plate?
It measures 146mm across by 88mm high, the usual double plate size, with a 25mm depth behind the face.
What is it made from?
polycarbonate, moulded and coloured through in pink rather than painted on the surface.
Does it have visible screws on the front?
No. It is a screwless plate, so the face reads as a plain panel with nothing breaking it up.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?
No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms, so keep it away from wet areas and any exterior position.
How should I clean it?
A dry cloth for dust, or a barely damp cloth with a drop of washing-up liquid for fingerprints. Avoid abrasive or solvent-based cleaners.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.