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Floor & Pop-Up Sockets

A floor socket is a power outlet set into the floor under a lift-up lid, and a pop-up socket rises out of a worktop or desk when it is needed and retracts when it is not. This range is Knightsbridge 13A floor sockets in 1G and 2G, modular floor plates that take Euro modules, and 3G pop-up sockets, some with dual USB A+C charging.

Choosing Floor & Pop-Up Sockets

A floor socket sets a 13A power outlet into the floor under a spring-loaded lid, and the Knightsbridge fittings here include floor sockets, modular floor plates and pop-up sockets in brass and chrome finishes. Choose between a floor socket, a modular floor plate and a pop-up socket by where the outlet goes and what it has to connect.

Floor sockets

Knightsbridge FPR7U 1G and FPR9U 2G floor sockets are 13A unswitched outlets under a spring loaded cover, and most of them state 201 stainless steel and an IP20 rating. Some state that they fit a 35mm backbox, such as the FPR7UPBW and FPR9UBBW.

Modular floor plates

FPF2G and FPF4G floor plates accept Euro modules, so a single plate can carry a mix of TV, data, HDMI, USB or telephone modules. They have a spring loaded lid and an ultra low profile; the FPF2GMB and FPF4GMW state a 16.2mm depth, and the FPF2GMB, FPF4GBC, FPF4GMB and FPF4GMW a foam gasket. The backbox depth needed depends on the modules fitted.

Pop-up sockets

Pop-up sockets fit a hole cut in a worktop or desk. The SK006 is a 13A 3G recess mount unit in a black aluminium casing, and the SK9909BC and SK9909PC add dual USB A+C charging with Fastcharge Technology on the SK9909PC, all rated IP54.

ModelTypeOutlets
FPR7UBCWFloor socket1G 13A, spring loaded cover
FPR9UMBFloor socket2G 13A
FPF4GBCModular floor plate4G Euro modules
SK006Pop-up socket3G 13A, IP54
SK9909PCPop-up socket3G 13A, dual USB A+C

Finishes

Floor sockets come in brushed chrome, polished chrome, brushed brass, polished brass and matt black, with white inserts on some brass models. Floor plates come in matt white, matt black and brushed chrome, and pop-up sockets in black, brushed chrome and polished chrome.

Brands we stock in Floor & Pop-Up Sockets

Knightsbridge.

The range is Knightsbridge throughout.

Related categories

Coordinate with standard plug sockets and USB sockets across the room, route the supply neatly with cable management, and see our Help & Support blog for installation guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a floor socket and a pop-up socket?

A floor socket is set into the floor with a lid that lifts to reach the outlet, such as the Knightsbridge FPR7U and FPR9U ranges. A pop-up socket is fitted into a worktop or desk and rises out of it when pressed, such as the Knightsbridge SK006 3G unit.

Can a floor socket take data and USB outlets?

Yes, with a modular floor plate. Knightsbridge FPF2G and FPF4G floor plates accept Euro modules, so the plate can carry TV, data, HDMI, USB or telephone modules in a mix that suits the room. For mains power, the FPR7U and FPR9U are 13A floor sockets.

What back box depth does a floor socket need?

Some Knightsbridge floor sockets state that they fit a 35mm backbox, such as the FPR7UPBW and FPR9UBBW. For modular floor plates, the minimum box depth varies with the Euro modules fitted, so check the depth the chosen modules need before setting the box.

Is there a pop-up socket with USB charging?

Yes. The Knightsbridge SK9909BC in brushed chrome and SK9909PC in polished chrome are 3G pop-up sockets with dual USB A+C chargers, rated IP54, and the SK9909PC title names Fastcharge Technology. The SK006 is a 3G pop-up socket without USB, in a black aluminium casing.

Are pop-up sockets suitable for kitchen worktops?

Knightsbridge pop-up sockets are rated IP54, giving protection against dust and splashing water, and they retract into the worktop when not in use so the surface stays clear. When you choose where to fit them, keep them away from sinks and hobs.

What finishes do floor sockets come in?

Knightsbridge floor sockets come in brushed chrome, polished chrome, brushed brass, polished brass and matt black, and most of them state 201 stainless steel. Modular floor plates come in matt white, matt black and brushed chrome to match surrounding accessories.

What is a modular floor plate?

A modular floor plate is a floor box lid that holds Euro modules instead of fixed sockets, so one plate can carry the mix of outlets a desk needs. Knightsbridge FPF2G and FPF4G plates take 2 or 4 modules and have a spring loaded lid, and the FPF2GMB and FPF4GMW state a 16.2mm depth. They come in matt white, matt black and brushed chrome.

Do floor sockets have a cover?

Yes. Knightsbridge FPR7U and FPR9U floor sockets have a spring loaded cover that closes over the outlet when not in use, and FPF modular floor plates have a spring loaded lid. The FPF2GMB, FPF4GBC, FPF4GMB and FPF4GMW state a foam gasket, and the FPF2GMB and FPF4GMW a 16.2mm depth.

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