Frame mounts on American (4X4) two gang wall boxes. Please note: We would recommend sitting the metal back boxes slightly further back in the wall for flat plate surface mounted wall sockets and switches. NOTE: ACCEPTS # 72100X45, 72100X45-BLK, 73310X45, 74600X45, 74700X45, 77508X45, 77509X45, 84100X45 OUTLETS ONLY. This invention comprises a base plate and a decorative face plate that slides between a closed position where the sockets are occluded, and an open position where the sockets are exposed. ACCEPTS COMBINATIONS OF 22.5mmx45mm, 45mmx45mm DEVICES OR ONE 67.5mmx45mm WITH ONE 22.5mmx45mm MODULAR DEVICE. This small thickness allows the plug blades to be inserted deeper into the plug blade apertures of the receptacle despite the insulative plug cover layer extending over the socket face. In addition to outlets having different numbers of apertures, outlets may have varying numbers of socket faces. To maximize the contact made by the plug prongs into the socket, it has been found that a thickness within the range of 0.035-0.045 inches provides a substantially maximum contact between the plug prongs and the socket for a covered socket face while providing adequate strength of the covering surface.
The back box finish will matched to the finish you choose for the sockets and switches. ACCEPTS ONE 22.5mmx45mm SIZE MODULAR DEVICE. Scame surface mount sockets that are available in a choice of current ratings, pin types, voltages and IP ratings. Under certain circumstance you may not be able to, or want to, put back boxes in the wall. A cover plate having apertures to allow the sockets to protrude is installed over these components, typically with one or two screws. EUROPEAN, UK, BRITISH, AUSTRALIA, ASIA, THAILAND, NEMA 13A-250V, 15A-127V, MULTI-CONFIGURATION OUTLET, 45mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE, SHUTTERED CONTACTS. Option= Use Insulated Surface Mount Wall Box # 680602X45 for above Outlets, GFCI Sockets, Circuit Breakers. MOUNTING FRAME FOR AMERICAN 2X4 WALL BOXES. Similarly, these covers do not provide a means for making the outlets more attractive. Gira water-protected surface-mounted socket outlets. These are often available in the same finish as the sockets and switches, so they match the front plate, but be aware these are not universal sizes, so some plates, especially larger plates, may not sit well on the front of them. To the op surface mounted pattress’s are what you have easy enough job for a sparky to take off and fit flush back boxes probably a couple of days work to do them all depending how many there are, or if you feel confident enough to do it yourself. More complex devices have been invented to achieve an aesthetically pleasing electrical outlet.
Some plates need deeper back boxes. It will be understood that the specific embodiments illustrated in the figures are for exemplary purposes only and the present invention may be formed to have many various shapes, looks and textures on the front surface while altering the reverse side to fit any type of outlet socket face. Also, the securing apertures may be adaptable such that each of the cover plates, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 may have one or two securing apertures depending on the type of electrical outlet to be covered. Unscrew the socket faceplate and pull it away from the wall, but keep the screws in case the new ones don’t fit. This protrusion thereby provides proper alignment of the apertures, allowing the back surface of the cover plate to seat properly against the socket face, while maintaining the vertical plane boundary at the thinned front surface regions of the cover plate. No. 3,840,692 Wells describes an outsized cover plate that is screwed over an existing cover plate. Next, remove the knockout in the new surface mounting box and pass the cables through. Only do this if there is room for it inside the mounting box – all wiring connections must be accessible and not buried in the wall behind. When you’ve done that, tighten each fixing screw bit by bit until the faceplate is securely fixed to the wall or the box. Note: Panel mount frame # 79110X45 available, accepts one 22.5mmX45mm modular device. Fit the new faceplate, and use the socket tester to check it’s correctly wired. Once the pattress box is mounted attach the socket, switch etc and check that it is level, if not adjust the pattress box by slackening off the wall mounting screws a little, moving the box and re-tighten making sure not to move the box while tightening the screw. Note: # 69580X45 Insert with lift lid cover accepts 45mmX45mm & 22.5mmX45mm modular size outlets, switches and related devices. It is common practice to remove the cover plate during remodeling or redecorating so that it does not become damaged or defaced with paint drips and splatters, wallpaper paste, or other decorating materials. Both wall sockets are also equipped with a hinged protective cover and are pre-wired and mounted in a double, splashproof, surface-mounting box with one M20 input with cable gland. This is a 10 Pack of surface mount power sockets, with an effective unit price of $2.75 inc GST each. We are specializing in producing and exporting various standard mid- high range wall switch&socket, plugs, circuit breakers, lighting and some other low-voltage products. They also suffer the same problem as the known decorative cover plates: they project farther from the wall than the original cover plate, thereby making the outlet even more noticeable. WEATHERPROOF, 4 GANG, IP55 RATED, INSULATED SURFACE MOUNT WALL,BOX WITH TRANSPARENT LIFT LID COVER (). ACCEPTS 22.5mmX45mm, 45mmX45mm, 67.5mmX45mm MODULAR DEVICES. Note: Requires one # 79210×45-N wall box mounting frame. WALL PLATE, TWO GANG SIZE. The modular structured 45x45mm mains and UPS sockets and 22.5×45 mm practical and ergonomic socket cases suitable for phone, data and multimedia sockets enable you to save time in regards to their easy installation.
Whether you need power for a lawnmower, electric barbecue or party lighting – there are lots of good reasons why you might want to install socket outlets outdoors. Note: # 69582X45 Insert accepts 45mmX45mm & 22.5mmX45mm modular size outlets, switches and related devices. The cover plate of the present invention can be made with corresponding number and placement of apertures to match and align with the number of underlying socket faces. Note: Mounts on American 2×4 wall boxes, requires one # 79180×45-N or # 79140×45-N or # 79145×45-N wall plate. NOTE: ACCEPTS 22.5mmX45mm & 45mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE DEVICES. How to sink an electrical socket in to a solid wall. A 2 gang steel surface mounting box, finished to match our electrical switch and socket plates. If you’re constantly using trailing sockets or adapters to run your electrical appliances in a particular room, then it’s time to look at adding extra wall sockets. Note: Mounts on American, European Wall Boxes or Panel Mount, DIN Rail mount. The plate has manually positionable shutters to occlude the entire socket so that plugs may not be inserted. Frame mounts on American two gang wall boxes. We offer a wide range of hand made solid metal boxes and we make these in 2 sizes (Small & Large). EUROPEAN, INTERNATIONAL 20A-250V THREE WAY SWITCH (EUROPEAN 2-WAY), INDICATOR LIGHT, 45mmX45mm MODULAR SIZE. The Knightsbridge range of specialist sockets offer bespoke installation solutions, for mounting sockets in kitchens, bedrooms, hotel rooms, and desktops. Going through a kitchen rewire the electrician has noted I shouldn’t have flushed sockets inside the kitchen cabinets for appliances and therefore should have surface mounted sockets as he is saying the the kitchen fitter would make a mess of cutting out the back board of the kitchen units for sockets.
The cover plate is mounted over the receptacle and has apertures for plug blades. Remarks: To complete the installation of the product, it must be combined with a flush-mount wall box (ref.51020102-039) or with a surface-mount wall box base (ref.51050002-030). If yes, you may need to do more updating than just recessing the surface mounted sockets. Installations are perfect without breaking walls, and all the plates have an elegant polished finish. Note: Modular Devices also mount on American 2X4, 4X4 wall boxes. This vertical plane sets the boundary for which portions of the cover plate should not extend past, allowing for unobstructed insertion of plug blades into the receptacle through the cover plate. Note: Not for use with # 70125 wall box. This invention relates generally to cover plates for electrical outlets and more particularly to a simplified means to cover the face of unattractive electrical sockets and thereby make the outlet more aesthetically pleasing while maintaining proper functionality. Note: Panel mount frame # 79100X45 available, accepts two 22.5mmX45mm modular devices. With Gira socket outlets, you can take electricity outdoors – simply and safely. The prior art also describes removable paint shields to protect the sockets and cover plates during painting.