1 module blank plate (filler) for modular switchboards — closes an unused module slot neatly and keeps fingers and dust away from the wiring behind.
- Closes one unused module opening in a modular plate.
- Plain white face that blends in with switches and sockets.
- Snap-fit clips at the top and bottom — no wiring needed.
- Keeps fingers, dust and insects away from the wiring inside the box.
- Holds the slot ready for a switch or socket to be added later.
- Use two side by side to close a 2 module opening.
- Handy for new boards and for renovations where a module has been removed.
A blank plate, also called a filler, blank module or dummy plate, closes a module opening that has no switch or socket in it. Cover plates come in fixed sizes, so a board often ends up with a spare slot; a blank plate fills it neatly and keeps the live wiring behind the plate out of reach.
Keep one or two spare. When you later add a switch, indicator or TV outlet, switch off, remove the cover plate, unclip the blank and fit the new module in its place.
When you need one
- A 3 module plate with one 2 module socket — one blank plate.
- A 4 module plate with a 2 module socket and one switch — one blank plate.
- A 6 module plate with three switches and a 2 module socket — one blank plate.
Add up the modules you are fitting, subtract from the plate size, and use one blank plate for each empty module.
Where to use it
- New switchboards with more openings than modules.
- Renovations where a switch or socket has been removed.
- Boards with slots kept free for future points.
How to install
- Switch off the supply at the MCB and remove the cover plate.
- Push the blank plate into the empty module opening of the plate frame until its clips snap in.
- Refit the cover plate and switch the supply back on.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a blank plate used for?
- It closes an empty module slot in a modular switchboard, so no wiring or terminals are exposed and the board looks finished.
- How many blank plates do I need?
- One for each empty module. A 2 module gap needs two.
- Can I leave an unused slot open?
- It is not safe. An open slot exposes the wiring and terminals inside the box to fingers, dust and insects.
- Will it fit plates of other brands?
- Module sizes are similar across ranges, but clip designs differ. It fits best in a plate of a matching range; with other brands, check one first.
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