Kitchen and office: USB, RJ45 sockets and cable outlets
In the kitchen as at the office, the switch is only part of the wall: you also need to plug in, charge, connect. That is where plates get complicated, and where a consistent metal makes the difference between a tidy wall and a collection of white plastics.
Charging without using a power socket
A USB socket on the plate (kitchen, bedside, office) avoids the adapter and frees a power socket. It sits next to a switch or a socket, in the same metal, without changing the order of the wall.
The network: a tidy RJ45 socket
For a workstation, a television or a router, a wired connection remains the most stable. An RJ45 socket (or two, with the double version) fits into an Empereur plate. Place them at desk height or behind the media unit.
A cable outlet for wired appliances
For a wall light, a fixture or an appliance wired directly, the cable outlet (CC63 / CT63) provides a clean exit with no visible socket. It avoids leaving a bare wire sticking out and keeps the plate consistent.
Composing the plate
A few useful pairings: power socket and switch (S7), power socket and media (S7R), two media (S3R2). Each plate sets the space available: check the number of positions before choosing mechanisms. Wiring is a job for a qualified electrician, who checks the circuit, the regulations and the compatibility with your installation.
Products in this article
A USB socket in the worktop area or at the desk.
A tidy network socket for a workstation or a television.
Two RJ45 sockets for an office or a media unit.
The power socket that completes the plate.
A clean cable exit for a light fixture or a wired appliance.
Ready-to-order configurations
Frequently asked questions
- Can I have a USB socket and a switch on the same plate?
- Yes. Double and triple plates take switches, power sockets and media sockets side by side.
- What is the difference between an RJ45 and a USB socket?
- RJ45 is a wired network socket (internet, television, office). USB is for charging or powering a device.
- What is a cable outlet for?
- To connect a light fixture or an appliance directly, with a clean cable exit and no visible socket.
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Compose your plates in the configurator, or tell us about your project: we help you choose mechanisms and finishes.
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