1 module TV single outlet with a coaxial connector — a neat wall point for the cable TV or antenna lead behind your TV; white, with a TV symbol.
- Single coaxial TV connector in a compact 1 module size.
- Metal coaxial connector for the lead to the TV or set-top box.
- Screw terminals on a small circuit board at the back for the coaxial cable.
- TV symbol printed on the front for easy identification.
- Carries the TV signal only — it is not a power outlet.
- Fits beside the TV's power socket in one modular plate.
- White finish that matches modular switches and plates.
A TV outlet brings the coaxial cable from the cable operator or antenna to a tidy point on the switchboard behind the TV, instead of a cable trailing along the wall. It takes just 1 module, so a 2 module power socket and this outlet fit together in a 3 module plate.
It is a signal outlet, not a power socket — the TV and set-top box still need their own power socket beside it. Wire it with coaxial TV cable, commonly the RG6 type used for cable TV, and use a TV lead with a matching coaxial plug.
Common TV-point layouts
- A 2 module 6A socket and this TV outlet in a 3 module plate.
- A 6A socket, a switch and this TV outlet in a 4 module plate.
- Two 6A sockets, a switch and this TV outlet in a 6 module plate.
Count 2 modules for most 6A sockets and 1 for each switch or TV outlet.
Where to use it
- TV points in living rooms and bedrooms.
- Cable TV and antenna connections in flats and villas.
- Hotel rooms, hostels and hospital rooms with a TV.
- Conference rooms and waiting areas with wall-mounted TVs.
How to install
- Switch off the supply at the MCB before opening a switchboard that also carries power wiring.
- Connect the centre conductor and the braid of the coaxial cable to their terminals at the back, keeping stray strands clear.
- Clip the outlet into a free module slot of the plate frame and fit the cover plate.
- Connect the TV or set-top box with a coaxial lead and check the picture.
Keep signal cables away from power cables where possible. Work inside a switchboard should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a TV outlet used for?
- It gives the cable TV or antenna coaxial cable a fixed wall point, so the TV or set-top box connects with a short lead instead of a loose cable.
- Does it supply power to the TV?
- No. It carries only the TV signal. Fit a 6A socket beside it for the TV and set-top box.
- Which cable does it need?
- Coaxial TV cable, commonly RG6. The lead to the TV needs a matching coaxial plug.
- What does single outlet mean?
- It has one TV connector. For TVs in two rooms, fit one outlet at each point and feed them through a proper TV splitter.
- How much space does it need?
- One module. A 2 module socket plus this outlet fill a 3 module plate.
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