• The CBi Grid Plate Blank 4x4 White (G010-P) is a meticulously designed and highly functional component within CBI-electric: low voltage’s esteemed Plastic Range Wiring Accessories.
• This blank grid plate offers an elegant and practical solution for covering unused or temporarily vacant electrical points within a standard 4x4 wall box, ensuring a clean, seamless, and professional finish.
• Crafted from durable, high-quality white plastic, the G010-P features a thin, slimline profile that integrates effortlessly into any modern interior, contributing to a sophisticated and uncluttered wall appearance.
• More than just a cover, it serves as a strategic placeholder for future electrical upgrades, embodying CBI-electric’s commitment to modularity and flexibility.
• Whether maintaining aesthetic uniformity across an installation or providing a safe and discreet cover for electrical wiring, this blank grid plate is an indispensable item for both new constructions and renovation projects, offering both immediate visual improvement and long-term adaptability.

Features

• Clean Blank Design: Provides a smooth, uninterrupted surface to neatly cover unused electrical outlets, wiring points, or openings in 4x4 wall boxes, ensuring a tidy and finished appearance.
• Standard 4x4 Module Size: Precisely engineered for perfect compatibility with common 4x4 wall boxes and compatible surrounds, facilitating easy and universal integration into various electrical installations.
• Durable White Plastic Construction: Manufactured from high-quality, robust white plastic, ensuring long-lasting performance, resistance to wear and tear, and effortless cleaning, maintaining its pristine appearance over time.
• Thin Slimline Profile: Boasts a sleek, minimalist design that sits flush against the wall, contributing to a modern, uncluttered, and aesthetically pleasing interior.
• Aesthetically Pleasing Design: The clean lines and classic white finish ensure the grid plate blends seamlessly with diverse interior décor styles, from contemporary to traditional, enhancing the visual harmony of any space.
• Easy Installation: Designed for convenient and straightforward installation, allowing for quick and efficient covering of electrical points with minimal effort.
• Convenient Removal and Replacement of Surround: Facilitates easy cleaning, maintenance, or future upgrades without requiring extensive re-wiring or damage to surrounding wall finishes.
• Modular System Compatibility: While a blank plate, it is an integral part of CBI-electric’s flexible Plastic Range, allowing for aesthetic consistency when used alongside other CBI switches, sockets, and inserts.
• Robust Construction: Built to withstand the demands of daily use in residential, commercial, and light industrial environments, ensuring reliability and long-term performance.
• Compliance with Safety Standards: Manufactured in accordance with stringent South African National Standards (SANS) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, ensuring product safety and reliability.
• IP20 Rating: Provides protection against solid objects larger than 12.5mm, making it suitable for general indoor applications in dry, non-hazardous environments.

Benefits

• Superior Aesthetic Enhancement: The CBi Grid Plate Blank 4x4 White (G010-P) transforms unsightly open electrical boxes or unused outlets into a sleek, clean, and professional-looking surface. Its slimline profile and pristine white color contribute significantly to a minimalist and modern interior, elevating the overall visual appeal of any room.
• Enhanced Safety and Protection: By securely covering exposed electrical wiring and open wall boxes, this blank plate prevents accidental contact with live components, reduces the accumulation of dust and debris within the electrical system, and offers protection against minor impacts. This is crucial for improving safety in homes and workplaces, particularly in areas accessible to children.
• Strategic Future-Proofing: The G010-P serves as an intelligent placeholder, allowing for effortless future expansion or modification of your electrical system without the need for costly and disruptive wall alterations. When your needs change, the blank plate can be easily removed and replaced with a compatible switch, socket, or other insert from the CBI Plastic Range, offering long-term adaptability and cost savings.
• Seamless Design Integration: Designed to perfectly match the aesthetic of other CBI-electric Plastic Range wiring accessories, this blank plate ensures a consistent and cohesive look across all electrical fittings in your property. This uniformity contributes to a higher perceived quality and design integrity of the entire electrical installation.
• Durable and Low Maintenance: Constructed from high-quality, resilient plastic, the G010-P is built for long-term durability, resisting discoloration, impacts, and general wear. Its smooth surface is exceptionally easy to clean, requiring only a simple wipe to maintain its fresh appearance, thus minimizing maintenance efforts.
• Simplified Installation: The straightforward design and standard 4x4 sizing make installation quick and hassle-free, whether for new builds or for covering existing unused outlets during renovation projects, saving valuable time and labor.
• Assured Compliance and Peace of Mind: Adherence to multiple SANS and IEC standards provides robust assurance of the product's safety and quality. Users can have complete peace of mind knowing that the blank plate meets stringent national and international electrical safety benchmarks.

In-Depth Technical Specifications

The CBi Grid Plate Blank 4x4 White (G010-P) is a precisely manufactured component designed for aesthetic completion and modularity within CBI-electric: low voltage's Plastic Range Wiring Accessories.

Related Products & Accessories:
The CBi Grid Plate Blank 4x4 White (G010-P) is an integral part of CBI-electric: low voltage's comprehensive and modular Plastic Range Wiring Accessories, designed for seamless integration and aesthetic consistency across an entire electrical installation. Key complementary products within this range include:

• Lever Grid Plates: Available in various lever capacities for 4x4 modules (e.g., G004-P for 1-lever, G005-P for 2-lever, G006-P for 3-lever, G007-P for 4-lever, G008-P for 6-lever) and smaller 2x4 modules (e.g., G000-P for 1-lever, G001-P for 2-lever, G002-P for 3-lever, G003-P for 4-lever). These allow for customized control panels.
• Lever Inserts: A wide variety of functional inserts designed to fit into CBI grid plates, such as:
  • Light Switch Inserts: 1-way and 2-way options (e.g., LI659-P, LI660-P, LI663-P).
  • Dimmer Switch Inserts: (e.g., LI661-P) for adjustable lighting.
  • Bell Push Inserts: (e.g., BI661-P) for doorbell systems.
  • Indication Light Inserts: (e.g., I1662-P Red) for visual status.
• Switched Socket Outlets: A broad selection of socket outlets, including single, double, SA/Euro combined, and USB-integrated options (e.g., PS672-P, PS685USB-P, PS685USBC-P), all sharing the same design language for a unified look.
• TV & Telephone Socket Outlets and Inserts: Including RJ11, RJ45, Standard TV, and DSTV connection inserts (e.g., T1657-P, TV1663-P, TV1664-P, D1645-P), providing comprehensive connectivity solutions.
• Surface Mount Outlet Boxes: For installations where flush mounting is not feasible, plastic surface mount boxes (e.g., OB690, OB878) are available that can house these grid plates and inserts, maintaining a clean and professional appearance.
• Silver Shimmer Options: Many products in the Plastic Range, including grid plates (e.g., G010C03-T for the blank silver shimmer version), are also available in a Silver Shimmer finish, offering alternative aesthetic choices.

This extensive modularity provides unparalleled design freedom, allowing for a fully integrated, customized, and aesthetically consistent electrical system tailored to specific needs and preferences.

Ideal Use

The CBi Grid Plate Blank 4x4 White (G010-P) is an ideal solution for a multitude of applications where a neat, safe, and aesthetically pleasing cover for larger electrical points is required, or where strategic future flexibility is desired.

• New Construction Projects: Perfect for covering larger electrical boxes that are pre-wired but not yet assigned a specific function, allowing for future installation of multiple switches or sockets as needs evolve without requiring further masonry.
• Extensive Renovations and Remodeling: Excellent for tidying up larger existing electrical points that are no longer in use, providing a clean and uniform finish across updated walls.
• High-End Aesthetic Integration: Used to maintain a seamless and minimalist look across walls in premium residential or commercial spaces, where visual consistency and clean lines are paramount, even for inactive points.
• Enhanced Safety in Larger Junctions: Essential for securely covering larger open electrical boxes in both residential and commercial settings, preventing accidental contact with wiring and protecting against dust, debris, and minor impacts, particularly important in accessible areas.
• Strategic Future-Proofing: Serves as a versatile placeholder for complex future electrical needs, allowing for easy installation of multi-gang switches, advanced control modules, or combination outlets (e.g., power outlets with data/USB ports) without structural changes.
• Commercial and Institutional Spaces: Maintains a professional and tidy appearance in offices, retail stores, educational facilities, and public areas by discreetly concealing unused electrical points.
• Standardization Across Properties: Contributes to the standardization of electrical fittings within a property or across multiple properties, aligning with other CBI-electric Plastic Range products for a cohesive design.
• Temporary Site Covers: Can be used as a robust temporary cover during extended construction phases before final electrical fittings are installed, protecting the internal wiring.

Tips

• Ensure Proper Sizing and Fit: Always confirm that the CBi Grid Plate Blank 4x4 White (G010-P) matches the size of your existing wall box. This blank plate is specifically designed for standard 4x4 (double gang) wall boxes. Incorrect sizing will compromise both aesthetics and safety.
• Professional Electrical Safety: While installing a blank plate is straightforward, if you are covering an electrical box that was previously live or contains active wiring, ensure that the power to that specific circuit is completely disconnected at the main distribution board before beginning installation. If in any doubt, always consult a qualified electrician.
• Maintain Pristine Appearance: To preserve the clean, white finish, regularly wipe the blank plate with a soft, dry, or very slightly damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or excessive moisture, as these can damage the plastic, cause discoloration, or leave undesirable residue.
• Strategic Placement for Future Needs: When planning your electrical layout, consider installing the G010-P in locations where you might anticipate needing additional switches, dimmers, or combination outlets in the future. This foresight can save significant time and cost during subsequent upgrades.
• Aesthetic Consistency: For a truly cohesive and professional look throughout your property, consider pairing the G010-P with other CBI-electric Plastic Range accessories (e.g., multi-lever light switches, switched socket outlets, USB charging points) that share the same design language and white finish.
• Inspect for Damage: Before and after installation, thoroughly inspect the blank plate for any cracks, chips, or deformities. A damaged plate may not provide adequate protection or maintain its aesthetic appeal. Replace any damaged plates immediately to ensure safety and maintain appearance.
• Secure Fastening: Ensure the blank plate is securely fastened to the wall box using appropriate screws. A loose plate can be a safety hazard, allow dust ingress, and detract from the clean finish.