Single Gang 13A Switched Socket with USB-C — British Standard, Clean Design
The DN72489C is a single gang 13A switched socket with USB Type-C, suitable for British standard installations across Middle Eastern, GCC and South East Asian market regions. Unlike larger double gang products, this socket with USB C fits within a standard single gang 88mm x 86mm back box – the same dimensions as a standard wall switch. The Type C port allows modern phones and tablets to be charged directly via the wall, whilst keeping the 13A socket available for appliances and avoiding bulky USB chargers on the wall. The rocker switch is illuminated with a neon indicator light that will glow when the socket is live, providing visual indication at a distance of where it is switched on. Three different high-end finishes are available; PC which is used for volume production, tempered glass which has a shiny, fingerprint-resistant finish, and brushed aluminium which has a metal industrial appearance. Rated at 13A/250V, having been manufactured using red copper with Φ3.0mm x 25mm silver alloy contacts, IEC & CE certification and covered by a 12 year product guarantee.
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Type-C USB Charging Built Into a Single Gang Outlet
This switched socket with a USB-C port provides the user with a Type‑C charging port integrated into a single‑gang wall-mounted package. The only items required are the actual socket and your existing template; there is no need to have a second double‑gang plate or separate charging module. This means you will have everything needed to meet your requirements in one compact space of 88 x 86 mm (3.46 x 3.39 in) that houses an entire 13 A UK 3‑pin socket outlet, an SP rocker switch with neon, and an independent Type‑C USB charging port all within the same footprint as a standard wall switch. This ultimately provides the perfect solution for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, GCC, and Malaysia installations where there may not be sufficient wall space for modern charging solutions but expected to offer modern charging solutions. The Type‑C USB charging port is powered by an independent circuit from the switch that provides power to the 13‑amp circuit so you can still charge your device(s) when the socket outlet is turned off. The middle plate is available in either steel or plastic‑wrapped steel to provide sufficient strength and support while maintaining a low-profile depth relative to standard back boxes.
Three Premium Finishes for British Standard Markets
This UK British Standard Socket is made in three different types of panel material, so all project budgets can be supported. The PC option is both strong and affordable, and is therefore the largest selling panel material in residential projects across the Gulf Countries and Malaysia; whilst the tempered glass option has a high‑gloss and fingerprint resistant surface and is ideal for luxury hotels as well as high-end residential projects in both Kuwait and the GCC; and the brushed aluminium option offers a cool, metallic, industrial finish, which suits all modern commercial interior spaces. The three materials exhibit the same dimensions (88mm x 86mm) and use the same switch mechanism (a red copper/silver alloy) and the same socket contacts (phosphor copper); therefore regardless of which panel finishes you choose, you will receive the same level of performance. The Panels are IEC certified and carry a 12‑year warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Series | DN72 series |
| Item Code | DN72489C |
| Description | 13A Single Gang Switched Socket with Type-C USB, SP Switch, Neon |
| Current / Voltage | 13A / 250V~ |
| Socket Standard | UK British Standard (BS 1363) |
| Switch Type | SP (Single Pole) with Neon Indicator |
| USB Port | Type-C |
| Target Markets | Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, GCC, Malaysia, British standard countries |
| Front Panel Options | PC / Tempered Glass / Brushed Aluminum |
| Base / Middle Plate | PC base / Steel or Plastic‑wrapped steel middle plate |
| Switch Internal | Red copper, Φ3.0×25mm silver alloy touch point |
| Socket Contact | 0.6mm phosphor copper with fix circle ring |
| Standard | IEC Standard (British standard countries) |
| Warranty | 12 Years |
| Available Colors | White / Gold / Gray / Black |
| Dimensions | H 88mm × W 86mm |
| MOQ | 20GP container |
| Packaging | 1 pc per plastic bag | 8 pcs per inner box | 80 pcs per outer carton |
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Single gang 13A switched socket with USB-C. PC, glass, or aluminum panel. OEM branding, custom packaging, 12‑year warranty included. Contact us for a wholesale quotation.
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Your Source for Single Gang Switched Sockets with USB Type-C
The DN72489C single-gang socket with USB-C is perfect for your wholesale catalogue by providing your customers with a compact charging solution that will fit in a standard single-gang back box. This socket is an ideal fit for markets like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, GCC and Malaysia where BS 1363 sockets are the national standard. The three panel materials provide a clear distinction in product tiers from economy to luxury. This socket can be stocked next to the DN71 double-gang USB socket to give your customers the maximum amount of charging options, both single and dual outlet, from a single factory. Any panel finish, custom packaging and container level supply (20GP MOQ) can be provided with flexible combinations of materials and colours based on OEM branding.
Why a Single Gang USB-C Socket Beats a Plug‑In Adapter
A practical guide to upgrading standard single sockets with integrated Type‑C charging for British standard markets.
The Problem With Plug‑In USB Adapters
The wall sockets that have a USB plug and an outlet at the same time may take up a whole socket outlet. If that happens, they block adjacent socket outlets on gang plates with multiple sockets, protrude from the wall and create an unsightly appearance, and are easily pulled out or misplaced. By having a USB charging point built into the socket (e.g. the DN72489C), you can fix all of these problems because the charging point is flush with the wall, is wired to the mains supply (always switched on), and gives you access to the power source from a 13A socket to power electrical devices independently from charging them via USB.
Single Gang vs Double Gang — Which Do You Need?
The DN72489C is a 1 Gang Switched Socket with USB-C (1 x 13A outlet + Type C charge) in a standard 88mm x 86mm back box making it suitable for bedrooms, hallways and other areas where sufficient power is provided by a single outlet but also require the convenience of USB charging. The DN71 Series Double Gang Socket is designed for use in kitchens, living rooms and desk-mounted workstations where the need for 2 power outlets and USB charging are met using the same USB-C port as on a DN72489C but with 2 x 13A powered sockets within an 88mm x 146mm panel.
Panel Material Selection for GCC & Malaysian Markets
The volume options available for home development include four colored plastic, which is durable and cost effective. Tempered Glass: This is the best option for hotels and luxury residential properties throughout the Gulf region because they are fingerprint resistant, glossy finish, and matches the specifications used for high-end interiors. The other finish option for offices and retail spaces across Malaysia and the GCC is Brushed Aluminum, a modern commercial option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a socket with USB Type-C?
A wall socket with a USB type C is a socket on a wall that has a built-in USB-C charging port directly into the wall socket. The DN72489C is a single standard British 3-pin socket with a USB C charge built into a small panel measuring 88 x 86 mm (width x height). The socket has a 13 amp 3-pin outlet, rockers with neon indicators and a USB charging port, and will charge any modern devices such as phones or tablets that use USB C chargers without needing an additional charger or taking up space on the mains socket.
Does the USB-C port work when the switch is off?
The Type-C USB port and the 13A socket switch work separately. The USB port will supply power to your device whenever there is power on the distribution board, even when the rocker switch is set to the off position. The neon indicator will show the socket is on or off, but it does not indicate whether power is being supplied to the USB port; it will always provide power from the USB port when the mains is connected.
Can this single gang socket replace my existing wall outlet?
The DN72489C is compatible with a normal 88mm x 86mm (86mm x 86mm) single-gang back box. As such it can be installed as a direct replacement for an existing single-gang socket or light switch. It will use the same electrical connections (live, neutral, earth) that are already being used to connect an existing outlet and an additional neutral for the USB charger module, therefore no changes to the wall or back box will be needed.
Which countries is this British standard socket suitable for?
DN72489C is a BS1363 socket to British standards and can be used in all UK ‘compatible’ countries or regions such as: UK, Ireland, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of), Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Malaysia, Singapore, etc., and more specifically where UK pattern 3-pin socket thoughout various nations or areas, and the above-named areas consist of the following specifications – 13 amp fuse, internal safety shutters, rocker switch with neon light, all of which meet countries or areas requirements.
