Description
The Knightsbridge M7400 is a metal clad telephone extension socket in powder-coated grey SPCC steel, built for utility installations where a standard plastic BT socket would be vulnerable to impact or surface wear. The socket accepts a standard BT plug and connects to the master telephone socket via screw terminals rated for copper telephone cable.
Designed for garages, workshops, industrial areas, plant rooms and external covered locations where secondary telephone points are needed, the metal clad construction provides impact resistance and durability in environments where plastic faceplates would crack or degrade. The IP20 rating confirms protection against solid objects larger than 12.5mm, making the socket suitable for dry indoor utility spaces but not for direct exposure to rain or hose-down conditions.
The socket ships with a matching grey powder-coated metal back box measuring 81.2mm square and 48.4mm deep, allowing surface mounting on brick, block, timber or metal stud walls without the need for a recessed back box. The powder-coated finish resists scuffs and minor abrasion, and the screw terminals accept standard multi-core telephone cable for straightforward wiring from the master socket elsewhere in the building.
Specification
| Height |
81.2mm |
| Width |
81.2mm |
| Depth |
48.4mm |
| Construction |
SPCC Steel |
| Finish |
Powder-coated Silver/Grey |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Earth Terminal |
Yes |
| Neon Indicator |
No |
| Terminal |
Screw |
| Warranty |
2 Year Guarantee |
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Product Specification Sheet
Frequently Asked
Does it come with a back box?
Yes. The M7400 ships with a matching grey powder-coated metal back box measuring 81.2mm square and 48.4mm deep, designed for surface mounting on brick, block, timber or metal stud walls.
What type of cable does it accept?
The socket uses screw terminals compatible with standard multi-core copper telephone cable. Wire from this extension socket back to the master telephone socket using 2-pair or 3-pair telephone cable rated for analogue telephony.
Can it be used outdoors?
The IP20 rating confirms indoor use only. The socket is not weatherproof and should not be installed in locations exposed to rain, moisture ingress or hose-down conditions.
Is it suitable for broadband over the phone line?
Extension sockets can sometimes affect ADSL or VDSL broadband performance if wired incorrectly or if the total cable run is too long. For best broadband speeds, connect the router directly to the master socket rather than an extension.