The Crabtree Capital Double Socket with USB (model number 4306/USB/D) offers two USB-A sockets capable of providing a shared 2.1 amps for a total of 10.5 watts power output. It being a variant of the Crabtree Capital Double Socket, most other features remain the same unless stated below.
Of note, the USB sockets are slightly recessed which may pose problems when attempting to use with some cables or devices, depending on plug thickness.
The minimum required back box depth is 35mm.
The Crabtree Capital Double Socket (model number 4306) is a raised two-gang socket which features rectangle switches located in the centre of the faceplate. The switches have ‘- ON -‘ visible when in the on position.
Each of the terminal screws are accessible when looking down on the faceplate.
On the rear are live and neutral terminals, alongside two earth terminals which are joined by a large aluminium bar which providing earthing to the fixing screws as well. The rear of the socket is joined to the faceplate with four screws. Different revisions of this socket exist with round and square terminals, as well as varying of the terminal position. The terminals are capable of accepting 3 x 2.5mm² or 2 x 4mm² cables.
The minimum required back box depth is 25mm.
There are two variants of this specific socket – a single-pole (model number 4306/S) and double-pole (model number 4306/D) with the single-pole variety usually being slightly cheaper. Other variants also exist including the inclusion of USB sockets, neon indicators (model number 4306/3D), and outboard rocker switches (model number 4307) amongst others.
