Description
Orange is not a colour you see often on a light switch, and that is rather the point here. The plate is screwless, so the front face stays clean with no fixings breaking it up, and the rocker at its centre is finished in chrome for contrast against the colour. The plate is square, 88mm across, made to the standard small size used for a single switch position. Wired as two way, it can work alone or be paired with another switch so one light answers from either end of a hall or from the top and bottom of the stairs.
We see these going into rooms where a plain white plate would simply vanish: a child's bedroom, a studio or workshop, a kitchen with painted cabinetry, a boot room where a spot of colour helps you find the switch in the dark. It is meant for indoor rooms on domestic lighting circuits, and the rocker gives the firm, familiar click most people expect when they reach for a light. We would keep the plates matching across a single room so the colour reads as a decision rather than an accident.
The plate is moulded in ABS, which holds a strong colour well and does not need painting, and the switch is double insulated. To clean it, wipe the face with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight after; keep solvents, kitchen sprays and cream cleaners away from it, since they dull the colour and mark the chrome rocker. It carries a ten year warranty. Orange earns its keep in small doses, so our own instinct is to use it on one wall or in one room rather than right through a house, where it sits happily against white, warm grey or a deeper painted finish without shouting over the rest of the room.
Specification
| Colour |
Orange |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Max. Current Output (A) |
10AX |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Input Voltage (V) |
220-250V~50/60Hz |
| Switch |
Yes - Rocker Switch |
| 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. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic lighting circuits. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What does two way mean on this switch?
It can be wired as a straightforward on/off switch, or paired with a second two way switch so a single light is controlled from two places, such as either end of a landing.
What is the current rating?
It is rated 10AX, which suits normal domestic lighting circuits.
How big is the plate?
The plate is 88mm square, the standard size for a single switch position.
What is the rocker finished in?
The rocker insert is chrome, set against the orange plate.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20 and is intended for dry indoor rooms only.
How should I clean it without damaging the colour?
A soft cloth, barely damp, then dry it off. Avoid solvents and abrasive or cream cleaners, which can dull the moulded finish.