SHPELEC® White 2 Gang Switched Socket with USB-A & USB-C Ports and 25mm Surface Mount Pattress Box | Round Edge | 13A | BS 1363

The SHPELEC White 2 Gang Switched Socket with USB-A and USB-C Ports and 25mm Surface Mount Pattress Box is a complete, ready-to-install double socket solution with built-in USB charging for domestic and light commercial properties across the UK. Both 13A outlets are independently switched, and the integrated USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports deliver a combined 5V 3.1A output — so you can charge devices directly from the wall without a plug adapter. Supplied with a matching 25mm surface mount pattress box. BS 1363 approved, UKCA marked, and CE marked.

Key Features

• Complete kit — 13A switched socket faceplate with USB ports and matching 25mm surface mount pattress box included
• Built-in USB-A and USB-C charging — charge phones, tablets, and devices directly without a plug adapter
• 5V 3.1A combined USB output — shared across the Type-A and Type-C ports
• Independently switched 13A outlets — both sockets have individual rocker switches for separate appliance control
• No wall chasing required — surface mount installation fixes directly to the wall surface
• BS 1363 approved — meets the core UK standard for 13A socket-outlets
• UKCA and CE marked — compliant for sale and installation in the United Kingdom
• Round edge profile — clean white finish suits modern domestic and commercial interiors

Product Description

A Double Socket with USB Charging Built In

The SHPELEC White 2 Gang Switched Socket with USB-A and USB-C is designed for the way people actually use their walls. In bedrooms, living rooms, home offices, and kitchens, the demand for USB charging points is constant — and this socket addresses that without requiring a separate charging adapter or sacrificing either of your 13A outlets. The USB ports sit alongside the double socket, keeping everything tidy and contained on a single faceplate.

USB-A and USB-C — Both Covered

With both a Type-A and a Type-C port included, this socket covers the widest range of devices in one place. Smartphones, tablets, earbuds, e-readers, and most USB-powered accessories can be charged directly from the wall. The combined output is 5V at 3.1A maximum, shared across both ports, making it well suited to everyday device charging without a plug block in sight.

Why Surface Mount?

Surface mounting is often the most practical approach — particularly in solid-wall properties, outbuildings, garages, conservatories, and anywhere that chasing a cavity into the wall isn't feasible or desirable. The 25mm surface pattress box provides the depth needed to house the wiring neatly, keeping the installation clean and flush against the wall.

Independently Switched 13A Outlets

Both 13A outlets are independently switched with individual rocker switches, so you can control each socket position separately — useful for managing appliances, chargers, or equipment that you want to power down at the wall without removing a plug.

Designed to Look the Part

The round edge profile and white finish sit cleanly in modern domestic and commercial interiors. Whether you're upgrading a bedroom, standardising accessories across a rental property, or adding a practical charging point to a home office, the SHPELEC aesthetic is consistent and considered.

Standards That Matter

This socket is BS 1363 approved — the core UK standard governing 13A socket-outlets. It is also UKCA marked for the post-Brexit UK market and CE marked, confirming it meets the relevant safety requirements. For landlords, electricians, and anyone working to Part P or carrying out an EICR-ready installation, having a product that meets these standards is non-negotiable.

Where It Can Be Used

• Bedrooms — ideal beside beds for overnight phone and tablet charging without a plug block
• Living rooms and home offices — keep desks and entertainment units free of charging adapters
• Kitchens — charge devices on the worktop without occupying a 13A outlet
• Rental properties and HMOs — a practical, modern upgrade tenants genuinely value
• Garages and workshops — surface mount for practical device charging in working environments
• Outbuildings and garden rooms — summerhouses, studios, and garden offices
• Light commercial premises — offices, reception areas, and consultation rooms

What's in the Box

• 1 × SHPELEC White Round Edge 13A 2 Gang Switched Socket with USB-A and USB-C Ports (faceplate)
• 1 × White 25mm Surface Mount Pattress Box (back box)

FAQs

What USB ports does this socket include?

This socket includes one USB Type-A port and one USB Type-C port, with a combined output of 5V at 3.1A maximum, shared across both ports. It is suitable for charging smartphones, tablets, earbuds, and most USB-powered devices.

Does using the USB ports use up either of the 13A outlets?

No. The USB-A and USB-C ports are completely separate from the two 13A outlets. You can charge via USB and use both 13A sockets simultaneously without any conflict.

Does this socket support fast charging?

The USB output is 5V at 3.1A combined across both ports. This is suitable for standard USB charging. It does not support proprietary fast charge protocols such as Qualcomm Quick Charge or USB Power Delivery (PD).

Does this socket come with a pattress box included?

Yes. This listing includes both the socket faceplate and a matching 25mm surface mount pattress box. It is a complete kit — no separate back box required.

What does surface mount mean?

Surface mounting means the socket and back box are fitted directly onto the surface of a wall, rather than being recessed into it. This makes it ideal for solid walls, outbuildings, garages, and retrofit installations where chasing into the wall is not practical.

Is this socket approved to UK standards?

Yes. This socket is BS 1363 approved — the UK standard for 13A socket-outlets — and is both UKCA marked and CE marked, confirming compliance for use and sale in the United Kingdom.

Is this suitable for a landlord or rental property?

Yes. It is a practical and modern socket choice for rental properties and HMOs. Its UKCA marking and BS 1363 approval confirm compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.

Can a competent DIYer fit this socket?

Surface-mounted sockets are among the more accessible fixed electrical tasks for a competent DIYer in England and Wales, provided the work complies with Part P of the Building Regulations. If in any doubt, use a qualified electrician. In Scotland, all fixed electrical work must be carried out by a qualified person.