Description
A rotary dimmer on a screwless plate, finished in cool grey with a chrome control knob at its centre. It is a single gang, two way switch, so it can work on its own or as one of a pair controlling the same lighting circuit from either end. The rating is 100W of LED lighting, which covers most domestic ceiling and wall fittings. The knob turns to set the brightness, which is a simple, tactile way to bring a room down to a low glow.
We would fit this in a sitting room or bedroom where the light needs to drop back in the evening, and in dining rooms where the level wanted over a meal is not the level wanted afterwards. It also suits a stair or landing where switches at each end share the same light, and hallways worked from both doors. Its place is indoor lighting circuits in the home, so keep it to dry rooms and leave bathrooms and outbuildings to kit meant for them. The screwless plate suits anyone who wants a plain face with nothing on it but the knob.
The plate is moulded in ABS rather than metal, which gives an even matt cool grey across the face, with the chrome knob as the only break in it. The moulding is double insulated. For cleaning, wipe the face with a barely damp cloth and dry it off; avoid sprays and cream cleaners, as they can dull the plastic and mark the chrome. It carries a ten year warranty. We like it alongside plain grey or chrome switches and sockets on the same wall, where the screwless face reads quietly against paint or paper.
Specification
| Colour |
Cool Grey |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.09KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
35mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
35mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Input Voltage (V) |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Switch |
Yes - Rotary Dimmer |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 60669 |
| Number of Gangs |
1 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 35mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic lighting circuits. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How big is the plate?
It is 88mm square, so it matches the usual single gang plate size, and the whole unit weighs only about 0.09kg.
What lighting load will it take?
Up to 100W of LED lighting on a domestic circuit. Check that the lamps themselves are marked as dimmable, as non-dimmable LEDs will flicker or buzz whatever the switch.
Is the control a knob or a rocker?
A rotary knob, in chrome. You turn it to set the brightness rather than pressing a paddle.
What is it made of?
The plate and its screwless face are moulded ABS in cool grey, with a chrome knob. It is double insulated, Class 2.
Can it go in a bathroom or a garage?
No. It is rated IP20 for indoor use only, so it belongs in dry living spaces rather than wet or unheated areas.
How should I clean it?
A barely damp cloth over the face, then dry it. Keep polish, bleach and abrasive creams away from both the grey plastic and the chrome.