2 Gang Ethernet Socket - Copper

Description

DescriptionA copper front plate with no visible fixings carries two data ports, so the face reads as a clean square broken only by the apertures. Both take Cat 5 and Cat 6 cable, so a wired network run arrives at a desk or media unit without a lead trailing across the floor. At 88mm square it follows the standard double plate footprint, and it serves a low voltage data circuit rather than a mains one.
We would fit this in a home office where the router sits in one room and the work happens in another, or behind a television for a set top box and a games console that both want a hard line. It suits anyone who has already chosen copper for their sockets and switches and wants the data points to match, and it is one we reach for in older houses where wifi struggles through thick internal walls. Having both ports on a single plate keeps the run tidy where one would mean splitting the connection later.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate and finished in copper across the visible face, with the screwless design leaving nothing to interrupt the surface. Wipe it with a dry cloth, or one barely dampened if fingermarks have built up near the ports; solvents and cream cleaners will dull the copper long before they trouble the plastic. Keep it to dry rooms indoors, and to data circuits only. It carries a ten year warranty. Copper reads warm against pale plaster and darker paint alike, which is why we like it where a plate will be in plain sight rather than tucked behind furniture.
Specification

Colour
Copper

Type of Finish
Metallic

Weight
0.07KG

Length
88mm

Width
35mm

Height
88mm

Back Box Depth
35mm

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. 35mm Box Depth Is Recommended.

Suitable For
Indoor Use Only. Data circuits.

Country of Origin
China

Frequently AskedWhat cable does it accept?
It is made for Cat 5 and Cat 6 data cable, so it will serve both older wired networks and gigabit runs.
Can I use it for a telephone line?
It is intended for data circuits. Voice services delivered over a network connection will run through it, but a traditional telephone line wants a telephone point instead.
How big is the plate?
It measures 88mm by 88mm, the usual double plate size, with a back box depth of 35mm.
What is the finish made of?
The plate is polycarbonate with a copper finish on the visible face. It weighs 0.065kg.
Will it dull over time?
Keep cleaning to a dry or barely damp cloth and it holds its look. Abrasive pastes and solvent sprays are what take the shine off a finish like this.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outbuilding?
No. It is rated for dry indoor rooms only and should be kept away from damp and splashing.