Katy Paty Roo Nigra USB Socket

Katy Paty Roo USB charger in black porcelain

Katy Paty Roo Nigra USB Socket

Name: Katy Paty Roo Nigra USB Socket
Brand: Katy Paty
SKU: 100-KPROONIG-USB-BGBM-17
Availability: BackOrder

From £89.00

Product Story

From a small team of makers in Bohemia come these charming round porcelain sockets. Katy Paty have perfected a special process of dyeing porcelain in a multitude of colours.

The deep black Nigra range USB chargers are available in this glossy finish and a matt black version.

USB-A: Input = 110/240 V 50/60 Hz AC, Output = 5VDC 2,1 A.
USB-C: Input = 110/240 V 50/60 Hz AC, Output = 5VDC 3 A, 9VDC 2 A, 12VDC 1,5 A.

Product Options

Does Swtch sell UK plug sockets in this style?
Yes, this product range includes UK plug sockets. Check the "Complete the look" section below.

Function: No selection	USB A USB C Clear

SKU: 100-KPROONIG-USB-BGBM-17 Categories: Black, Plug Socket, Retro, Socket Tag: Plug Socket Brand: Katy Paty

What you need to know

What’s in the box?

You will receive a modular socket set, consisting of a socket insert, a round 1-gang frame and a front plate with fixing screws.

(Click image to enlarge. Pictures for illustration only. Number of gangs and/or finishes might vary)

What does an electrician call this?

Where is this used in the home?

A 1-gang 2-way switch is commonly used for controlling a single light source from one or two places. A 1-gang intermediate is used as the middle switch of three, controlling a single light source (for example in a hallway).

Installation

Katy Paty switches require a bit more patience to wire up, simply because they are modelled on original designs and don’t have the modern conveniences of push-contacts and encapsulated backplates.

Just follow the step-by-step pictures below or go to our Katy Paty switch installation page. Don’t forget you need a European round box for this product!

Wiring

Step-by-step

(Click gallery to enlarge. Number of gangs and/or finishes might vary)

Please refer to our Installation section for more installation advice, manuals and helpful videos.

Dimensions

Does this cover a standard british back box?
No, a 68mm round back box is required. Check the available options below.

How deep does the back box need to be?
This insert is quite deep, it needs at least 45mm. Check the available options below.

Recommended products:

Kaiser back box for solid walls (single, 66mm)

Kaiser back box, hollow wall, single, 62mm

The concept

Katy Paty's Roo switches are a detail that can personalise any room. They are equally at home in contemporary and period surroundings, although, through the soft pastel options, their raison d'être is vintage styling – think cornish blue tableware and painted wood furniture.

The black Roo Nigra owes some of its styling to the vintage Bakelite switches of the 1930s. Like them, Nigra has just the right amount of classic simplicity to add a striking elegance to any design scheme – especially if it’s based on darker shades!

The craft

The outer parts of this switch are made from 100% industrial grade Bohemian porcelain, using quality Kaolin. Katy Paty have developed a unique method of enamel dyeing, which makes these the only porcelain switches available in such a wide range of colours. Firing at high temperatures ensures consistently vibrant hues and UV resistance.

Probably the most durable material of our products, the enamel is dust-proof, scratch-proof, heat-resistant and doesn't stain. In fact, Katy Paty offer a 50 year warranty on all their frames, such is their confidence in their product! Have a look why...

The craft

a happy switch

The range

The key to the whole Katy Paty range is personalisation and fun. Endless styling possibilities are provided by the huge range of colours, which makes it possible to mix and match moods and rooms. Pale off-white to soothe the senses in a bedroom, a bright candy-red to accent the white walls of a bathroom, and softest turquoise for the baby’s room. The black variety speaks for itself in its bold darkness - the matt version being particularly lush!

There is some lovely interplay between the neutral pastels as well – the soft stones, earths, and mosses – and the more retro, seaside feel of the rose, lemon and mint shades. Explore and indulge.

The detail

The form of this switch is circles within circles, undulating rounds of carefully sculptured porcelain create spiralled surfaces for light to dance on – these switches sparkle. The steel screws on the face of the switch are perfectly placed to create symmetry and framing for the rocker, which adds to the classic feel. The porcelain is glossy (although a matt range is coming soon), homely and tactile, and the switch mechanism delivers a satisfying ‘chink’ as you press the rocker to illuminate your room.

Katy Paty's switches are hand-made artisan products, so you might find slight imperfections and colour variations. But that just adds to the quirky luxury of having these pieces on your walls.

The inspiration

In its simple Black or White finish, Roo is a sophisticated piece in an elegant Victorian hallway, saying period charm and timeless luxury. The Neutral grey version is happy to sit in a more contemporary interior, bringing a soft and natural accent to a plain white wall. In the seaside Pastel shades it transforms again, to be all lollipops and gingham tablecloths, little girls in cotton dresses and fairy cakes for tea. But it’s not all about muted hues - the more vibrant jewel tones of the Colours range bring vivacious decorative accents into your home.

For the kids’ room, match it with joyful wallpaper like our favourite I-Spy. For the grown-ups, a dove grey backdrop will make the primary colours equally stand out. This piece comes with feelings of fun and exuberance, like adding fresh flowers to your home. A happy switch.