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Coloured & Black Nickel Finishes

Black nickel wiring accessories give sockets and switches a dark metal plate instead of white plastic. This collection holds Knightsbridge black nickel pieces: a 13A double pole switched socket with a black insert, a switched fused spur, a shaver socket with USB-A and USB-C charging, a Grid switch module, and pre-printed Grid rocker covers such as the GDFRIDBN for a fridge freezer.

Choosing Coloured & Black Nickel Finishes

Choose a black nickel accessory by the job the point does, then check the back box depth it needs before you order.

Sockets and fused spurs

The Knightsbridge SFR7000BN is a 13A single switched socket with a double pole switch, twin earth terminals and a matching metal rocker, and its black insert is hidden once a plug is in. The SF6300BN is a 13A switched fused spur unit certified to BS 1363-4. Both sit on the screwless low profile plate with a built-in gasket and need a mounting box at least 25mm deep.

Shaver socket with USB

The SF8909BN is a single voltage 230V shaver socket rated 20VA and IP41, certified to EN 61558. It adds a built-in dual USB charger with a Type-A and a Type-C port that share 5V DC 2.4A. It needs a mounting box of at least 47mm.

Grid switches and marked rockers

For a bank of appliance switches, the GDM001BN is a 20AX 2-way single pole Grid module in black nickel that clips in from the front of a mounting frame, and the frame is sold separately. Pre-printed rocker covers replace an existing rocker so the switch is labelled: the GDFRIDBN reads FRIDGE FREEZER and the GDWASTEBN reads WASTE DISPOSAL. Both covers are ABS and steel, rated IP20 and 6.8mm deep.

AccessoryModelRatingFitting
13A DP switched socketSFR7000BN13A, black insertBox at least 25mm
13A switched fused spurSF6300BN13A, BS 1363-4Box at least 25mm
Shaver socket with USB-A and USB-CSF8909BN230V, 20VA, IP41Box at least 47mm
Grid switch moduleGDM001BN20AX 2-way, IP20Front-clip into a frame
Marked rocker coverGDFRIDBN, GDWASTEBNIP20Replaces an existing rocker

Brands we stock in Coloured & Black Nickel Finishes

Knightsbridge.

Every black nickel accessory in this collection is made by Knightsbridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is black nickel?

Black nickel is a decorative plated metal finish with a dark, smoky grey look and a soft metallic sheen. On switches and sockets it gives a darker, more understated metal accent than chrome, and it can suit modern and period rooms alike. The range here includes black nickel switch covers, a fused spur and a shaver socket.

What colour is black nickel?

Black nickel is a dark charcoal or gunmetal grey rather than a true black, with a metallic sheen that catches the light. Shades can differ slightly between manufacturers, so plates in one room are usually matched from a single range. A black insert deepens the overall look. The range here includes a black nickel socket with a black insert.

What are nickel switches?

Nickel switches are wiring accessories with a metal faceplate plated in a nickel finish, such as satin, pearl or black nickel, in place of white plastic. They work like standard switches and suit a decorative scheme. Because the plate is metal, it should be earthed through the accessory's earth terminal. The range here includes black nickel sockets, a fused spur and a Grid switch module.

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